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Post by DirkS on Dec 2, 2018 8:27:20 GMT
Second try, as the previous one I showed was a reproduction. The blade is "U.S." and "J.F." marked as well as dated "1865". "AMES" maker marked. Length 108 cm. Thanks again for your expert review!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2018 15:48:01 GMT
A OK. JF, is an unknown as to his full name. 1865 was late in the conflict but there were over 20,000 swords delivered by Ames that year.
An additional note is that this example's blade was likely produced early in 1864, as the marking dies (rolled onto the blade) were wearing out. You will find both 1864 and 1865 dated swords bearing the later arched makers mark.
//www.relicman.com/weapons/W0746.html
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