Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword Presented to Lt. John J. Berry 1st Regt. NJSNG with Etched Blade & Sharkskin Grip British Awards Medals Badges Insignia Cylinder turning mechanism was mounted

Cylinder turning mechanism was mounted on the left outside frame

The grain shows light curling throughout the stock

In 1895 Winchester went to a different steel composition for rifle manufacturing that could handle higher pressure rounds and offered the rifle in

Both items are in wonderful condition but are not without fault

with no etching or decorations on the guard

Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword Presented to Lt. John J. Berry 1st Regt. NJSNG with Etched Blade & Sharkskin Grip British Awards Medals Badges Insignia Cylinder turning mechanism was mountedOriginal Item: Only One Available: This original M1860 Staff and Field officers sword is one of many produced by various manufacturers from the Civil War to the turn of the century. This example is not maker marked that we could find. Although it is an edged weapon, this post war version of the M1860 sword was primarily intended for use in ceremonies. The blade, measuring 31 inches in length, is straight, double edged, and has a diamond shaped cross