LOT OF 2: US CIVIL WAR M1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD AND M1870 ROLLING

LOT OF 2: US CIVIL WAR M1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD AND M1870 ROLLING BLOCK SABER BAYONET. (A) M1832 Artillery Short Sword by the Ames Manufacturing Company. Standard configuration with double-edged steel blade and a solid brass hilt that features simulated scales and pommel bearing an eagle on either side. The blade is marked with the signature Ames scroll marking on the obverse ricasso and "US / J.H. / 1862" on the reverse ricasso. Blade remains bright with scattered light blemishes. Mostly legible markings. Tight brass hilt with a pleasing mellow patina. The sword is complete with its leather scabbard that features brass mounts. Scabbard exhibits a few surface cracks. Mounts exhibit a pleasing patina with a few dents. CONDITION: Good. (B) Model 1870 rolling block navy rifle bayonet marked "AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE , / MASS." on obverse ricasso and "U.S.N. / G.G.S. / 1870" on reverse ricasso. The blade exhibits an older touch up with patina. Cast brass grip with simulated fish scale decoration and a bird head pommel that has crossed Dahlgren guns over a kedge anchor. Hilt with mellow patina. Complete with leather scabbard that exhibits creases and scuffs. Mounts exhibit a few light dents with dark patina. CONDITION: Fair. Item Dimensions: Longest: 26"Name Value Blade Length (A) 19" (B) 20" Overall Length (A) 25" (B) 24 - 1/2", Item Dimensions:, Name, Value, Blade Length, (A) 19" (B) 20", Overall Length, (A) 25" (B) 24 - 1/2"

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