Comprising: 1) 19th century French foot artillery short sword with broad 19 inch blade showing faint maker's marks and brass Roman-style hilt stamped with two issue marks, one canceled. 2) French Model 1866 saber bayonet marked for the Tulle Armory and dated February of 1874, with blued iron scabbard. 3) U.S. Model 1840 musician's sword by Ames and dated 1853, with incorrect scabbard. Condition: 1) Dark patina, minor pitting. 2) Very good, guard with areas of light pitting, scabbard with light spotting. 3) Dark patina, light pitting, knucklebow broken.
Comprising: 1) 19th century French foot artillery short sword with broad 19 inch blade showing faint maker's marks and brass Roman-style hilt stamped with two issue marks, one canceled. 2) French Model 1866 saber bayonet marked for the Tulle Armory and dated February of 1874, with blued iron scabbard. 3) U.S. Model 1840 musician's sword by Ames and dated 1853, with incorrect scabbard. Condition: 1) Dark patina, minor pitting. 2) Very good, guard with areas of light pitting, scabbard with light spotting. 3) Dark patina, light pitting, knucklebow broken.
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