Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a U.S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Non-Commissioned Officer's sword, manufactured by German maker F. Hörster of Solingen Germany, with a very scarce metal scabbard by Emerson & Silver of Trenton. Many makers made these with Leather Scabbards, but Emerson and Silver specifically made them with brass-fitted steel. The sword measures 38 3/4" overall, and has an all-brass hilt, with a "double scallop" cross guard, and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip.
The 32¼ inch straight blade's ricasso is marked on one side with F.H. within a circle of dots, for manufacture by F. Hörster & Co.. This company was founded in 1850 by Friedrich Hörster, and was in existence until 1870, when Friedrich Emil and Fritz Hörster changed the name to "E. & F. Hörster". They exported edged weapons to America during the Civil War, and made several other bayonets and swords for the domestic market. ;For more information please see GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS by J. Anthony Carter.
This sword is in good condition, with the expected wear from age, and little sign of field use. The blade still retains almost all of its original polished bright steel finish but does have scattered areas of staining. There is just a bit of staining and runner wear near the tip of the blade. The hilt is in great shape without any major denting.
The scabbard is in fair shape, with some heavy denting on the body, as well as on the scabbard drag. The steel body was originally blued, but has faded to a nice gray patina over the decades. There is some heavy rusting on the steel, which is expected.
This is an absolutely genuine U.S. Civil War German-made 1840 Army NCO sword, offered in excellent condition. Ready to display!
Approx. Measurements:
Blade Length: 32 1/4"
Blade Style: Single Edged Sword with Fuller
Overall length: 38¾”
Crossguard: 4 1/4”
Scabbard Length: 29⅛”
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