US Civil War, M1850 Foot Officers Sword & Leather Sheath
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: $695.00

Original era manufacture. A French inspired weapon, adopted by the US Army for Foot Officers prior to the American Civil War. This weapon is unmarked as to the manufacturer, perhaps an import during the four years of war. The polished steel blade measures 30 inches in length, with etched panels on each side of the blade, on the reverse side can be seen the letters U.S.. The blade runs fairly straight with a very slight drift to the right towards the point. Overall the blade is clean showing evidence of an old polishing and cleaning, no corrosion issues. Ornate brass guard and pommel cap, fishskin wrapped grip which is bound by triple strand wire. Wrapped around the guard is a rather tired officers quality sword knot. Black leather bodied scabbard which sound stitching, brass throat with carrying ring, a second brass section with an additional suspension ring, and a brass chape at the end, which shows proper wear for an infantry sword. The rivets are missing from the chape, being collector replaced by sturdy thread to hold the chape in place.