Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by Collins & Co. with Leather Scabbard - Dated 1862 Snider Rifle Accessories so many were reissued for

so many were reissued for use during WWII

though due to age the stitching has rotted out and the leather is very stiff

for a loss rate of one bomber for every 22 missions

The custom stag-horn grips are in excellent condition and fit tightly to the revolver

There is a paper name label to the inside crown

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by Collins & Co. with Leather Scabbard - Dated 1862 Snider Rifle Accessories so many were reissued forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice well patinated example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Non Commissioned Officer's sword with its leather scabbard. It was produced by Collins & Co of Hartford, Connecticut. The sword measures 38 1 2" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double scallop" cross guard, and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. The sword comes with a complete leather scabbard. The 32 inch