Collector's Guide to AMES US Contract Military Edged Weapons 1832-1906 by Ron Hickox

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Collector Bookstore Notes:

The Ames Manufacturing Company produced edged weapons for the U.S. Military, including swords, sabers, bayonets, knives and more. This book details these products from 1832-1906, with most of the emphasis on the 1844-1870 period. Includes detailed illustrations, dates and informational text.

Publisher's Full Description:

Deals primarily with edged weapons made by the Ames Manufacturing Company, but also refers to other manufactures of United States swords. Illustrated with accurate drawings by Raymond E. Giron, ED.D., providing additional identification of swords, bayonets and knives. Original invoices, correspondence and tabulations of deliveries offers detailed information.