Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by Collins & Co. with Leather Scabbard - Dated 1862 Snider Rifle Accessories for a loss rate of

for a loss rate of one bomber for every 22 missions

There is a paper name label to the inside crown

With this marking

though due to age the stitching has rotted out and the leather is very stiff

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by Collins & Co. with Leather Scabbard - Dated 1862 Snider Rifle Accessories for a loss rate ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice well patinated example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Non Commissioned Officer's sword with its leather scabbard. It was produced by Collins & Co of Hartford, Connecticut. The sword measures 38 1 2" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double scallop" cross guard, and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. The sword comes with a complete leather scabbard. The 32 inch