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Upfor sale is an authentic U.S. Model 1840 Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Sword,manufactured by the famed Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee,Massachusetts.
Dated1858, this desirable pre-Civil War example was inspected and stamped prior tothe outbreak of the American Civil War, making it an excellent historicaldisplay piece.
-Ordnance Stamps: Reverse ricasso clearly stamped "U.S. / A.D.K. /1858" (Inspector Andrew D. King).
-Hilt: Cast brass ribbed grip, D-guard, and double-kidney handguard intact withnatural, uncleaned patina and aged character.
-Blade: Straight single-edged steel blade with fullers. Measures full lengthwith smooth light surface graying and minor age spot oxidation consistent withage. No major nicks to the edge.
