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The product is a rare U.S. Ames Md 1905/06 experimental military trial sword, one of only 1316 made. It features a shark skin handle and falls under the category of American collectible swords. This unique piece would be highly sought after by collectors of military memorabilia and those interested in historical weaponry.
Shark skin handle is in very good condition overall with good solid braided wire wrap
Handle and guard are good and tight
On the ricasso U S is stamped on one obverse side with A S CO 1906 on the front with the flaming bomb
Blade is very good condition overall with
staining and some spotty surface rust
38” overall,31 3/4”blade length
Very nice example of a rare sword which doesn’t come around very often, Here’s your chance to own one!
Good luck offerding and thanks for looking
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