Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 - Excellent Blade Field Gear It bears serial number 16890

It bears serial number 16890 on the lower receiver tang

though there is significant denting on the unsharpened factory edge

It appears to be in an unused condition with only minor signs of storage on the scabbard

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There was likely a knob at the bottom which is now on the right side

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 - Excellent Blade Field Gear It bears serial number 16890Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good 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 complete