Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - Dated 1838 Bayonets and in World War II

and in World War II

though it definitely has definitely had the stock refurbished

Despite the assignment of Lieutenant Colonel George O

The brass grip and knuckle guard unfortunately have most lost of the original "blacked" finish

The serial number is 238006 denoting the year of manufacture as 1888

Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - Dated 1838 Bayonets and in World War IIOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of an Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short sword, dated 1838. 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