M1833 Dragoon dated 1834 State of Mass. - Preview
Seldom found 1834 dated saber. Made foe the state of Mass. Very small size Ames address. The blade is engraved United States Dragoons
Manufactured: Springfield, Mass
Maker: N. P. Ames Cutler
Year: 1834
Model: Model 1833 enlisted
Size: 34 inch blade, 1.128 wide, & .37 thick
Condition: VG
Very Early production with very small marking: N. P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1834. The blade is engraved United States Dragoons. The only other markings are: MS marked quillon and scabbard drag. The drag is also stamped with the ORD mark and JAJB. The guard is brass as is the backstrap The grip is leather with dragoon style wire wrap. The blade is bright with strong markings of the Ames needle point etching. The sword shows use with some leather wear but overall Excellent. Super blade, perfect scabbard with no dents or dings and quite a bit of original browning..
Figure 01.01.21.1:
Figure 01.01.21.2: N. P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1834.
Figure 01.01.21.3: MS marking on quillon for State of Massachusetts
Figure 01.01.21.4: ORD and J.A.J.B inspector
Figure 01.01.21.5: UNITED STATES DRAGOONS Etching / Original leather blade washer
Figure 01.01.21.6: Scabbard detail showing original browning of the scabbard. The rings are of the split ring design
Figure 01.01.21.7: Scabbard detail showing original browning of the scabbard. The rings are of the split ring design
Figure 01.01.21.8: Hilt detail
Figure 01.01.21.9: Recessed Capstan nut blade attachment
Figure 01.01.21.10: Reverse