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Lot 269:Two American 1860 Pattern Light Cavalry Swords with Scabbards

September 8th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 269:Two American 1860 Pattern Light Cavalry Swords with Scabbards

September 8th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Two American 1860 Pattern Light Cavalry Swords with Scabbards

1) Ames marked 1860 pattern light cavalry sword, 39 3/4 inches overall, 34 inch double fuller blade with "U.S./ADK/1862" and "AMES MFG Co./CHICOPEE/MASS." on the ricasso and "11145" on the left side of the knuckle guard. With a brass hilt, non-regulation wire wrapped leather grip, and a bright iron scabbard marked "ADK" on the drag. 2) C. Roby 1860 sword, 40 3/4 inches overall, 35 inch blade marked with the C. Roby address on the left ricasso and "U.S./1864/A.G.M" on the right. The hilt is brass, with a wire wrapped leather grip and "M" stamped on the pommel. With an unmarked iron scabbard.

Condition1) Very good, with added markings and heavy polishing on the blade, pitting on the middle third of the left side near the edge, a mixed aged patina on the hilt and scabbard, and scattered handling marks. 2) Good, with spotting and wear on the blade, a mixed patina on the hilt, mild cracking, verdigris buildup and loose wire on the grip, and a mixed patina with light spotting on the scabbard.
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Item LocationRock Island, IL
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Catalog page96
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