![]() ![]() ![]() One screw is missing on the drag, and the other has worked out some, though it and the drag are tight. The blade shows several small dark areas of pitting mostly on one side, but no active rust, and the leather washer is gone. Several of the donuts on the horn grip, show hairline cracks. It is showing its age, with the grip being a bit loose, though not coming apart. Overall length in the scabbard is right at 37 inches, while the blade itself measures about 30.75 inches long. The Civil War Period characteristics displayed on this example include a horn grip, as prescribed in the 1860 regulations, a blade that is el liptical in cross section, not diamond shaped, a single upper scabbard ring, plain non-decorated scabbard drag, and plain folding counter guard. Formally a dopted by regulation in 1872, this pattern was prescribed for all infantry officers, and used until 1902. Model 1860 Field & Staff Officer’s Sword ! Most of these you will see are post war, but this example shows all the characteristics of War Date Production. Here is a Rare ly Encountered Actual Civil War Period Production, U.S. ![]()
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