US Civil War M1840 NCO Sword, Ames 1864
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $225.00

Original era manufacture. Standard pattern M1840 US Army NCO sword made by Ames, inspected by G.W.C, and dated 1864.Very clean 32 inch polished steel blade with clear markings on the ricasso anda very nice dark steel patina finish. The blade runs straight and true with no nicks in the edge or corrosion issues. No scabbard.Brightly polished cast brass guard and grip with a mellow brass patina. The guard is bent slightly downwards, perhaps done so as to not dig into the side of the wearer.