Original U.S. Mexican American War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Scarce Maker-Marked White Buff Belt Rig - Dated 1834 - Service Worn MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly with a British style stock

with a British style stock using pins to retain the barrel

The overall design is a mixture of classic European forms inspired by the Empire Style but mounted with an Islamic blade as would have been typical of the period for fine battle and presentation swords

25 inches long and the "informal" pattern displays a detailed

had that replaced with a Swas (Swas)

All stitching is intact and the holster shows signs of relative use to it with no damage present

Original U.S. Mexican American War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Scarce Maker-Marked White Buff Belt Rig - Dated 1834 - Service Worn MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly with a British style stockOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful service used example of an Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short sword, made during the 2nd year of production, 1834, for use in the Seminole Wars & the MexicanAmerican War of 1846 1848, as well as the Civil War. These early examples saw repeated use in different units over a very long period. Whats better is that the sword comes complete with its original White Buff Model 1832 Heavy Artillery Sword