MEXICAN WAR AMES M1840 WRIST BREAKER 1851 DATED

This swords consists of a brass butterfly guard, knuckle guard and a leather, gilt wire wrapped hilt. The hilt is approximately 12cm long and a blade approximately 91cm long. The curved blade is nicely toned but there is no pitting and would clean to near mint if desired. The ricasso is stamped "Ames Mfg. Co. Cabotville 1851" on the obverse, while the reverse features "US ADK" with "A.D.K." representing A.D.K." for Andrew D. King (1840-1865). The curved scabbard measures approximately 98cm in its entirety with a pair of heavy hanging loops. Excellent.