Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword by Collins & Co. - Dated 1862 German Army Heer Blade maintains 80% of its

Blade maintains 80% of its original bright finish

The interior is blue rayon

however only the J H on the top is left due to repeated polishing

This was added over the original finish

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword by Collins & Co. - Dated 1862 German Army Heer Blade maintains 80% of itsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Musicians sword, manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts. They were by far the largest supplier of edged weapons to the Union forces during the war. The sword is missing its scabbard, and has an all brass hilt, with a simple crossguard, which is an extension of "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip.