US Model 1840
Musician's Sword

These Musician's Swords, to my knowledge, were the only Model ever designated as regulation. I believe they were carried by bandsmen (musicians) from 1840 to about the late 1890's.
They are not as fragile in appearance and feel as the 1860 Field and Staff; in fact, they appear quite combat capable.
Again the French influence is obvious and it closely resembles the 1840 NCO Sword, less the semi-clamshell guard.
It is of solid brass hilt and all decorations are cast with the hilt.
I have owned a number of these, and at least one known Confederate variation.

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