1863 AMES CIVIL WAR MODEL 1840 SWORD: Brass hilt, inspector initial on knuckle guard, 32 1/4'' blade well marked on ricasso Ames Sword Co., Chicopee Mass., verso marked US, AHC, 1863. No scabbard, overall 38 3/4''.
CONDITION: Chips and spotting to blade, dings to cross guards.