Model 1840 Marine NCO Sword
Item #: AA1108
This is a Model 1840 Marine NCO sword from the Civil War era. The sword has an overall length of 32" with a blade length of 26". The blade is 13/16" wide at the hilt, has a 1/4" spine and has an aging steel gray patina. This one is a little unusual, as it has two makers marks stamped into the ricasso. The obverse side is stamped HORSTMANN/PHILa, and the reverse is stamped COLLINS&Co/HARTFORD/CONN./1862. The edge of the blade has a couple of small nicks. The brass hilt has a dark mustard yellow patina. The grip has a simulated wire wrap appearance. The clam shell guard looks to have an old repair on the reverse side. The front of the guard has been stamped with the number 29 and two small dots. The metal scabbard measures 30" in length and is dent free. The throat and drag are brass, the throat being designed to be used with a frog. A small G has been scratched into the throat. Both the Collins Co and Horstmann were known to have manufactured the M1840 Marine NCO sword. The Collins Co was a smaller manufacturer of swords during the Civil War. They were awarded contracts for 1000 Musicians swords and 648 NCO swords. Although the company had government contracts, they were not inspected by the government and have no US stamp. The Horstmann company was more of a resaler than a manufacturer. They were awarded contracts for 1043 Cavalry sabers, 1143 NCO swords, 270 Musicians swords and 87 light artillery sabers. They are supposed to be the only known maker of the M1840 Marine NCO sword. Most likely this blade was bought from Collins and assembled by Horstmann at their Philadelphia location. One things for sure, it's an interesting piece. If you collect the unusual Civil War sword, this one is a must for your collection.
Shipping Weight:
6 lbs
Item # AA1108
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