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The U.S. Model 1832 foot artillery short-sword has a 6-inch (15 cm) solid brass hilt, a 4-inch (10 cm) crossguard, and a blade usually 19 inches (48 cm) in length.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.
The model was reissued in 1831 with minor changes. Most visibly, the newer model had a ringed grip rather than the fishscale pattern seen in the earlier model. [2] It also provided the inspiration for the American Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword, though the American model retained the fishscale grip of the 1816 model.
M. M1860 Cutlass; Mameluke sword; Model 1832 foot artillery sword; Model 1840 army noncommissioned officers' sword; Model 1840 Cavalry Saber; Model 1840 light artillery saber
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M1832 foot artillery sword: Issued to artillerymen. Based on the Roman gladius. M1833 dragoon saber: Issued to the US Cavalry. An engraved version was privately purchased by senior officers. M1840 army noncommissioned officer's sword: Issued to infantry sergeants. M1840 cavalry saber: Issued to Union cavalry. M1840 light artillery saber
Ames Manufacturing Company was a manufacturer of swords, tools, and cutlery in Chicopee, Massachusetts, as well as an iron and bronze foundry. They were a significant provider of side arms, swords, light artillery, and heavy ordnance for the Union in the American Civil War. They also cast several bronze statues, which can be found throughout ...
Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword, is a short sword designed after the Roman gladius with a blade length around 64 cm (25 in) in length. It was also known as a coupe-chou (literally "cabbage cutter") in France. Oversized two-handers used as parade swords or ceremonial weapons often exceeded the length and weight of practical weapons of war.
19th-century US fascine knife (Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword) French infantry gladius, model 1831. The fascine knife was a side arm / tool issued to 17th to 19th century light infantry and artillery.