Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword by Collins & Co. - Dated 1862 Antique Remingtons and the C (later MC)-130

and the C (later MC)-130 beginning in 1972

as well as the pontoons on both sides

A fantastic grouping that belonged to Sergeant William R

This became known as a “hatchet point” and was the subject of a complaint from Napoleon Bonaparte as being too inhumane

but they missed

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword by Collins & Co. - Dated 1862 Antique Remingtons and the C (later MC)-130Original 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.