{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-m-1840-army-ncos-sword-by-c-roby-dated-1864","title":"Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by C. Roby - Dated 1863","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very nice well patinated example of a U.S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Non-Commissioned Officer's sword, just acquired at an estate sale, untouched for years. It was produced by Christopher Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts. This company was of a much smaller scale than Ames, and all Roby made edged weapons are somewhat rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword measures approximately 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 32 inch straight blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the C. Roby circular maker mark:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. ROBY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. CHELMSFORD MA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn opposite side of the 35\" curved blade it is marked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1863\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF.S.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have had a number of Roby swords before, and among all of the makers, they seem to have the most variation in markings. We have seen at least 4 different ways that they marked the name of the firm on the blade ricasso, and often it will be stamped unevenly, so only part of it can be read. This example has a fully legible maker mark, a rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only inspector mark on the guard is another \u003cstrong\u003eF.S.S.,\u003c\/strong\u003e so this sword's blade and handle were inspected by Frederick S. Strong, who worked at Roby from 1862 until 1863, inspecting NCO and Musician swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword is in good service used condition, but a good portion of the blade does show extensive oxidation and pitting, mostly towards the tip. The all brass handle has a lovely oxidized patina, with no damage or bending. Unfortunately there is no scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an absolutely genuine U.S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Army NCO sword, offered in very good condition. Ready to clean up or display as is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 32\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged Sword with Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 38 1\/2“\u003cbr\u003eGuard: 5\"W x 5\"L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42063034712133,"sku":"ONSV8178","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV8178__01.jpg?v=1728526837","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-m-1840-army-ncos-sword-by-c-roby-dated-1864","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}