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Original 1864 Dated Musician's Sword by Ames of Chicopee, Mass.
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This is a nice original musician's pattern sword from the Civil War. On the base of the front of the blade is the date of "1864" as well as the "US" mark and the inspector initials of "J.H.". These are the initials of Joseph Hannis who approved the sword for military use by the Ordnance Department. There was no other reason one of these swords would have been made in 1864 except to go straight to the Civil War. The correct inspector initials of "J.H." are still present on the bow portion of the guard and on the blade side of the guard it has the "C.S.L." for Chester S. Leonard. On the back of the blade is the scroll style maker's mark of the famous "AMES MFG. CO. CHICOPEE, MASS". Ames was the premiere maker of edged weapons for the Union army during the Civil War. The blade has a fine looking untouched light color with a pretty look. The guard, grip and pommel cap are present with an attractive golden tone to the brass. The sword is accompanied by the original brass and leather scabbard. The scabbard has the original throat and drag intact. On the drag it has the "T.K.L." inspectors initials still visible that stands for Thomas K. Laley. The leather scabbard lacks about 1/4th of an inch from seating all the way down on the sword as you can see in the images. This is your chance at a great looking Civil War musician's sword in scabbard with a Civil War production date. Item #: C5494 Shipping Weight:
14 lbs
Your Price:$595.00 USD
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