Four Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Swords

Description:

Four Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Swords, c. mid to late 19th century, a sword with a gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade marked U.S./ARMORY/Springfield/Mass., a steel scabbard with brass fittings; a sword with gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved blade marked SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/SPRINGFIELD/MASS. U.S.A., a steel scabbard with brass fittings; a sword with gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade, a steel scabbard with brass fittings; and a sword with gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, and engraved steel blade marked AMES/MFG. CO./CHICOPEE/MASS, and a blued-steel scabbard with brass fittings.
Estimate $400-600

All in good condition, the Ames sword is missing part of the ball for the folding counter guard.


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