1864 Ames Musicians Sword / SOLD

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1864 Ames Musicians Sword – Inventory Number: SWO 284 / SOLD The model 1840 musician sword was intended for musicians and were ceremonial in purpose, being worn by the musicians during drill and formations. The sword could be used in a fight, but only as a weapon of last resort. Marked U.S. A.D.K. 1864.  Manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Massachusetts. Marks: ricasso, MADE BY / AMES MFG CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS. (banner style), and US / (inspector) / 1863, additional inspector stamp “H.D.F.” on guard.  Scabbard present, drag inspector marked “G.W.C”.   Inventory Number: SWO 284 / SOLD

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An 1864 Ames Musicians Sword with a brass hilt and guard, sheathed in a black scabbard with brass accents, displayed against a plain white background.
Close-up of the 1864 Ames Musicians Sword blade, featuring "US A.D.K 1864" stamped near its brass hilt.
Close-up of the 1864 Ames Musicians Sword’s metal blade, stamped “Ames Mfg Co Chicopee Mass,” shown above its brass hilt.
The 1864 Ames Musicians Sword, featuring a brass hilt and curved handguard, is sheathed in a black scabbard with brass fittings and displayed on a white background.
The 1864 Ames Musicians Sword, featuring a straight blade, brass hilt with knuckle guard, and its black and brass scabbard, is displayed on a white background.
The 1864 Ames Musicians Sword, featuring a brass hilt and straight blade, is displayed above its black scabbard with brass fittings on a plain white background.
Close-up of the 1864 Ames Musicians Sword, featuring a brass hilt, textured grip, curved handguard, and straight steel blade against a white background.
Close-up of the 1864 Ames Musicians Sword, showing the brass hilt, grip, knuckle guard, and part of the blade against a white background.
Close-up of the 1864 Ames Musicians Sword, showing engraved initials "E.D.F." beneath a circular, dark-hued part.
Close-up of the 1864 Ames Musicians Sword (SOLD), showing engraved initials "G.W.C." on the brass or bronze sheath or handle.

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