Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army Non-Commissioned Officer's Sword - Faintly Dated 1863 U.S. Equipment As these weapons were always

As these weapons were always painted modern Collector's did not discover this steel/brass variety until the release of captured Russian Maxim Guns from Finland in 1996

Years of Manufacture: circa 1830

and not the rear

which when used results in an extremely sensitive hammer

776th Amphibian Tank Battalion

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army Non-Commissioned Officer's Sword - Faintly Dated 1863 U.S. Equipment As these weapons were alwaysOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Sword was on display for many years in a small museum in a display of Civil War edged weapons, none of which were displayed WITH scabbards. At some point all the scabbards were lost, destroyed or sold, and when the Museum was finally disbanded the scabbards could not longer be found. The sword measures 39" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double scallop" cross guard, and a "D" hand guard enclosing the