Mass. 1834 dated dragoon saber - brass scabbard - Preview
Earliest date 1834 and needle etched United States Dragoons. Solid brass scabbard
Manufactured: Springfield, MA
Maker: N.P. Ames Cutler
Year: 1834
Model: M1833
Size: 34 inch blade
Condition:
A model 1832 Dragoon saber with the earliest date - 1834. These early swords have a very small makers mark inscribed with the dry needle method. It reads, in script: N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1834. The reverse side has the wreath with United States Dragoons. The quillon is stamped MS for Massachusetts. This has the heavy brass scabbard with the # 46 near the throat and no other markings. The grip leather over a wood core with dragoon wire.
Figure 01.01.27.1: Overview
Figure 01.01.27.2: MS on quillon
Figure 01.01.27.3: United States Dragoons
Figure 01.01.27.4: N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1834
Figure 01.01.27.5: MS on quillon
Figure 01.01.27.6: 46 on scabbard throat area
Figure 01.01.27.7: 46 on scabbard throat area
Figure 01.01.27.8: Knuckle bow and reverse grip
Figure 01.01.27.9: underside of guard
Figure 01.01.27.10: Capstan nut on step pommel