MODEL 1833 AMES DRAGOON SWORD AND SCABBARD: Brass hilt with leather over wood grip, original twist wire. Hilt with inspectors mark HKC and ORD. 34'' blade engraved with ''NP Ames Cutler, Springfield, 1837'', ''United States'' other side. Sold with original metal scabbard with partial inspectors' marks. Overall 41 1/2'' long.
CONDITION: Wear and loss of leather, age stain and chip to blade, ding to scabbard.