EW1130. Springfield Model 1816 bayonet in original scabbard, the bayonet is in great shape, full length with a medium gray patina, it is stamped US over ?C, the leather scabbard is also in good shape, the stitching is intact and the brass tip is firmly attached, the leather is a little dry with slight crazing and finish loss, the frog has inspection cartouches and maker's mark but I can't make them out, overall a very nice set
EW1126. Ames Model 1832 artillery short sword in good condition, the blade is full length with a few small nicks to the edge, has some tiny pinpoint pitting, has a medium / dark gray patina, the ricasso markings are partially visible but very faint, the brass hilt is in good shape with a mellow brass patina, the cross guard is stamped W.A.T. for Captain William A. Thornton, nicde sword with that been there, done that look
EW1122. U S Model 1808 socket bayonet in very good condition, retains it's original bright finish with some peppering, the blade is full length and comes to a sharp point, the socket retains it's shape, scarce bayonet to find
EW1121. Model 1850 Foot Officer sword by Emerson and Silver in good condition, the blade is full length and free of nicks, it was attractively etched on each side but is now faint, has a medium / dark gray patina, the ricasso is marked by Emerson and Silver, it is also visible but faint, the blade fits firmly in the hilt with just a slight bit of wiggle, the ornate guard has a mellow brass patina, the handle has the original leather and wire braid, both are in great shape, nice officer's sword that hasn't been monkeyed with, displays well
EW1119. Model 1860 Mansfield and Lamb light cavalry saber in great condition, the blade is in fantastic shape, it retains its original bright finish, about two inches at the ricasso has slightly darkened, it is nick free, the ricasso is marked MANSFIELD & LAMB FORRESTDALE R.I. in an oval, the obverse is marked U.S. / J.C.W. / 1864, has the original leather throat washer, it fits tight to the brass hilt with no wiggle, the three branch guard retains its shape, the pommel cap is inspector marked C.E.W., the original leather wrap is in very good shape and shows wear, the scabbard is in good shape with much of the original finish showing, it has a few small dents from service, overall a very nice example
EW1117. Ames Model 1860 cavalry saber in very good condition, the blade is full length and terminated in a sharp point, it is free of nicks, it has a dull gray patina with uniform peppering, the ricasso is marked Made by / AMES MFG Co / CHICOPEE / MASS on a scroll, the obverse is stamped U S / G.W.C. / 1864, it retains the leather throat washer, the blade fits tightly into the hilt with no wiggle, the grip retains the original leather wrap and wire braid, the leather shows some wear, the braid is in good shape but slightly loose, the brass guard is also in great shape and has a mellow brass patina, the pommel cap is inspector marked G.W.C., the scabbard is in very good condition with an even dark brown patina and good wear on the drag, overall a nice Model 1860 that is completely original and hasn't been monkeyed with
EW1106. Model 1860 Ames Light cavalry saber manufactured in 1861 in great original condition, the blade is in great shape with only a couple of nicks more felt than seen, it has a dull, medium gray patina, the ricasso is marked AMES MFG CO / CHICOPPE / MASS faint but visible, the obverse is marked U S / A D K / 1861, the throat washer is worn but present, the blade fits tightly to the hilt with no wiggle, the brass guard is in good shape and has a mellow brass, attic patina, the quillon has a slight, intentional forward push, retains the original leather wrap and wire braid, the leather is worn through in a couple of small spots, the braid is tight, the pommel cap is stamped GGS for George G. Saunders amory sub inspector, the scabbard is also in very good condition with a dark brown patina and a few small dents, these early sabers are very difficult to find especially still in 100% original condition, just imagine the history it was a part of
EW1059. brass hilt, saber bayonet for a Merrill rifle in good shape, it is approx. 24.75" long with a 20.75" blade, the blade is smooth with a dark brown patina, the brass hilt has a mellow attic patina, the spring release is MIA, the underside of the cross guard has several small dings, looks like it was to hammer on something, displays well
EW1039. Ames Model 1840 artillery saber in good condition, the blade is full length and retains it's original bright finish, it is free of nicks, the Ames markings on the ricasso have worn away, the obverse is stamped U.S. / C.E.W. / 1864, the hilt has a mellow brass patina, the grip has the original leather wrap and wire braid, the leather shows wear and the wire is a little loose, the scabbard has a dark brown patina and slight surface pitting from storage, overall a nice saber in it's original configuration