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Civil War Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD
Civil War Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword
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Model 1860 U.S. Staff & Field Officers Sword, post-Civil War, with nickel-plated plain blade, no maker's marks. Clamshell front guard with a short upturned guard on the rear. Old museum number on the inside of guard. Worn sharkskin grip with a single twisted brass wire wrapping. Gilt finish remains mostly intact on the front clamshell and the knuckle guard, the pommel showing a dark red brass patina. Bright nickel-plated scabbard with gilt hanger fittings. The lower drag fitting looks like an old fabricated replacement. Blade is 28'' long, overall length is 36''. Est.: $150-$300.