Musician Sword with Leather Scabbard / SOLD

Musician Sword - Inventory Number: SWO 177 / SOLD

The model 1840 musician sword was intended for musicians and were ceremonial in purpose, being worn by the musicians during drill and formations.  The sword could be used in a fight, but only as a weapon of last resort. Manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Massachusetts.  Marks: ricasso, MADE BY / AMES MFG CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS. (banner style), and US/ (inspector) / 1863, additional inspector stamp on pommel and scabbard drag.  Standard features include: all brass handle, grip gives the appearance of wire wrap but its integral with the handle, hilt is single branch.  Scabbard is leather with brass mountings.  

Inventory Number: SWO 177 / SOLD