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A lot of two Model 1860 staff & field officer's swords -Select US Arms Type-
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$351 inc. premium
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A lot of two Model 1860 staff & field officer's swords
Comprising: 1) Standard etched 29 inch blade marked by Ames Mfg./Co./Chicopee/Mass. Brass hilt with folding counterguard; shagreen grip. Standard nickel plated scabbard with 3 ring brass mounts 2) Diamond section 32 inch etched blade marked by retailer Jas. H. Hirsch/& Co./Chicago Ill.; monogram with initials C.S.. Standard hilt with folding counterguard; shagreen grip wrapped with brass wire. Scabbard is nickel plated with standard three ring mounts.
Condition: 1) Blade worn with etching faint and dark even spotting overall. Hilt retains generous traces of gilt; counterguard lock missing. Scabbard retains nickel finish but has even pitting under nickel. 2) Blade very good with sharp etching; some scuff marks and dull areas forward of etching. Hilt retains some traces of gilt finish; shagreen with a few chips. Scabbard is dull with areas light pitting covering most of nickel finish.
Condition: 1) Blade worn with etching faint and dark even spotting overall. Hilt retains generous traces of gilt; counterguard lock missing. Scabbard retains nickel finish but has even pitting under nickel. 2) Blade very good with sharp etching; some scuff marks and dull areas forward of etching. Hilt retains some traces of gilt finish; shagreen with a few chips. Scabbard is dull with areas light pitting covering most of nickel finish.




