GuidoTorpedo
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I have in my position a sword from the American Civil War. It's what I believe to be an M1840 NCO sword made by Collins & Co.
My google-fu has brought me to some sites that say that very few were made (around 800) but I've seen values all over the map.
It's condition is hard to describe. There is some pitting on the blade and the blade itself is slightly bent in the last 1/4. Also one of the clam shells has been removed. No scabbard either.
It's been in my family as long as I can remember. It's history is unknown as my earliest relative immigrated to the US long after the ACW ended.
Thanks for any help.
My google-fu has brought me to some sites that say that very few were made (around 800) but I've seen values all over the map.
It's condition is hard to describe. There is some pitting on the blade and the blade itself is slightly bent in the last 1/4. Also one of the clam shells has been removed. No scabbard either.
It's been in my family as long as I can remember. It's history is unknown as my earliest relative immigrated to the US long after the ACW ended.
Thanks for any help.