Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword with Scabbard by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1864 Category_Accessories 78 - 28 1/2 x

78 - 28 1/2 x 40

Blade Length- 18

Features leather trim and top with an original felt plume

with some leather finish wear

as well as much of the original checkering

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword with Scabbard by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1864 Category_Accessories 78 - 28 1/2 xOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Musician's sword, manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts. They were by far the largest supplier of edged weapons to the Union forces during the war. The sword measures 34 1 2" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a simple crossguard, which is an extension of "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. Comes