Original U.S. Civil War Excellent Condition Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword and Scabbard - Desirably Dated 1845 U.S. Antique Guns The back of the wrist

The back of the wrist has a nice silver escutcheon behind the barrel tang

If you were looking for "the one" to add to your collection

and were each unique in that they were finished around the bottom edges with offcuts in a bid to eliminate waste

The serial Number 209252 can be found on the barrel

This example has a lock plate nicely marked CHARLEVILLE has all iron mounts with three barrel bands and a 38" barrel in

Original U.S. Civil War Excellent Condition Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword and Scabbard - Desirably Dated 1845 U.S. Antique Guns The back of the wristOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short sword. This design of foot artillery sword has a straight, heavy double edged steel blade. There are two side by side fullers, starting just below the hilt. Then, after a space of 11 16", there is a single center fuller that extends toward the blade's spear shaped point. The overall blade length is approximately 19 1 4''. The blade is stamped on the