US Model 1832 Foot Artillery Short Sword, Ames, 1844

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Original US Model 1832 Foot Artillery Short Sword, Ames manufacture, dated 1844. Pre-dates the War with Mexico so very desirable.
Solid brass hilt, appears to be un-marked except for the American eagle on the pommel.
Overall length is ~24-3/4""; blade length is ~18-3/4". Blade is marked with the NP Ames / Springfield logo; opposite side is marked US / 1844.
Fair condition overall; guard is slightly bent, blade has scattered pitting (see images).
NOTE: Scabbard is a modern replacement, a close copy of the original, but a good fit.

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