Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Partial Brass & Leather Scabbard - Dated 1861 No Return It is uncertain what effect

It is uncertain what effect this new chemical would have had on the battlefield

Marked on the horn are correct W

There is a bit of stiffness during cocking due to internal wear

the specification was changed to a fully blued bayonet

This was followed by a refined 2nd model in 1883

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Partial Brass & Leather Scabbard - Dated 1861 No Return It is uncertain what effectOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Non Commissioned Officer's sword by Ames Manufacturing Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts. They were by far the largest supplier of edged weapons to the Union forces during the war. This example has an honest patina on the blade from service use, but still presents very beautifully. The sword measures 38 " overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double