M1832 HORSTMANN & SONS FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH SCABBARD

M1832 HORSTMANN & SONS FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH SCABBARD

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The U.S. Model 1832 foot artillery short-sword is approximately 25” long overall with a 6” solid brass hilt, and a 19” blade.

This model was the first sword contracted by the U.S. with the Ames Manufacturing Company of Springfield (later Chicopee), Massachusetts, with production starting in 1832. In later years, it was also imported and supplied by W.H. Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia. As a personal side arm, it was intended for use by the artillery and remained in service until 1872. It was also the issue sword for sergeants and musicians of infantry regiments from 1832 to 1840. While the design was impractical for actual combat, it is believed that artillerymen put this to other uses, such as clearing brush or creating trails.

This is the Horstmann & Sons version. Double-edged sword with single and double fullers on both sides. Cast brass hilt with scaled grip, and a nippled pommel. The very top of the king’s crown stamp is visible amid the remains of the cloth washer. This was the logo of Gebrüder Weyersberg, the blade maker located in Solingen. Horstmann imported the blades.

The bridle leather scabbard is in complete, but well-worn condition. The surface finish is heavily crazed and cracked with moderate loss. Approximately half of the stitching on the back remains present and unbroken. The brass drag and throat remain attached. Oval “button” is solidly attached to throat.

A good, solid Horstmann 1832 short sword and scabbard. [jet]  [ph:L]

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