US Model 1833 Dragoon Saber

Mexican American War

34" single-edged spearpoint quill back blade with rounded spine, 1.125" wide at ricasso. 39.75" in overall length. 5" hilt with two-branch brass guard and knucklebow, grooved leather covered wood grip with seven wraps of twisted wire. Forward swept disc shaped quillon inspected with a TW on the reverse, and HKC/ORD on the lower rear face. Blade is dry needle etched in four lines on the obverse N.P. Ames/Cutler/Springfield/1837 and is also inspected with a TW. The reverse is similarly etched United States over a splay of laurels. The sword is accompanied by its browned steel scabbard that has been painted black with no visible inspection on the drag. 

Condition
Good. Blade with some traces of polish, with the metal having dulled and showing a moderate amount of scattered oxidized discoloration. Etched markings remain clear and legible. Hilt with a bright golden patina and some minor dings and bends. Grip with much of the leather intact, showing some flaking, surface wear and loss. Wire intact with some wear and minor looseness. Leather throat washer present and dark due to age and wear. Scabbard with moderate wear, old added black paint, scattered surface oxidation and roughness with some surface rust and several dents.

Provenance
From the Collection of George Oldenbourg