ANTIQUE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR M1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD Decorated Blade

Description: INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST KNOW THEIR COUNTRY LAW FOR IMPORTING SWORDS AND OTHER WEAPONS. WILL NOT SHIP TO COUNTRIES WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED. ANY QUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL BEFORE BIDDING.AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED.Based on French 1845 model that influenced the design of the U.S. sword. The 1850 Staff and Field Officers' Sword was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1850 as the standard sword for all staff officers and the field officers of the infantry, artillery and riflemen. Although a "frail" sword became optional in 1860, this model remained popular throughout the Civil War. The guard with the letters "US" and metal scabbard, which distinguish it from Foot Officers' Swords. FINE QUALITY ANTIQUE AMERICAN m1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD. CIRCA MIDDLE OF 19th CENTURY - CIVIL WAR PERIOD. NICE ETCHED DECORATION ON BLADE. FINE QUALITY ORNATE BRASS HILT WITH ORIGINAL FISH SKIN WRAPPED GRIP. ORIGINAL STEEL SCABBARD WITH BRASS FITTINGS.APPARENTLY UNMARKED. SIZE:ABOUT 37 7/16 in. (95.1 cm) LONG IN SCABBARD.ABOUT 36 9/16 in. (92.9 cm) LONG OUT OF SCABBARD.BLADE IS ABOUT 30 3/4 in. (78.2 cm) LONG. CONDITION:"AS FOUND" ANTIQUE UNCLEANED CONDITION WITH HONEST WEAR AND CHARMING INDICATION OF AGE. LOSSES TO ORIGINAL FISH SKIN WRAPPING ON GRIP.ABOUT 80 - 85% OF ORIGINAL LEATHER ON GRIP IS STILL PRESENT. TWISTED COPPER WIRE STILL PRESENT.VERY MINOR PLAY BETWEEN HILT PARTS. BLADE IS IN VERY GOOD UNCLEANED ORIGINAL ANTIQUE CONDITION, COUPLE OF VERY MINOR NICKS TO CUTTING ADGE. NO LEATHER WASHER ON BLADE. ORIGINAL METAL SCABBARD IS IN VERY GOOD ANTIQUE UNCLEANED CONDITION, SHOWS MINOR EXPECTED DINGS AND FIELD WEAR.NICE, 100% ORIGINAL UNCLEANED UNALTERED ANTIQUE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD SWORD. All items are guaranteed as described, funds must clear before shipping. Payment must be made within 3 days after the end of the auction. SHIPPING: We ship all items from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Shipping worldwide via USPS Express Mail (with on line tracking service). Shipping in USA via UPS or USPS (with online tracking service) - OR CONTACT US. Please Note: Seller accepts no responsibility for shipping errors related to incorrect shipping addresses, custom delays, custom charges… Customers are responsible for any destination charges (customs duty or inspection fees). PAYMENT POLICY: Payment should be made within 3 working days from purchase. RETURN POLICY: Your satisfaction is very important to us. Refund given ONLY if item is not as represented and shipped back within 3 business days from receiving the item. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. We will not reimburse the return shipping. All returned items must be sent by Registered Mail. Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description. We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.

Price: 1275 USD

Location: PA

End Time: 2024-09-18T17:09:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 40 USD