Item Description
Original Item: One Of A Kind: This particular sword, identified as an M1860, is a lovely Indian Wars era manufacture with a rare fold-down guard & etched blade, manufactured by G.W. Simmons & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts.
Although it is an edged weapon, this post-war version of the M1860 sword was primarily intended for use in ceremonies. The blade, measuring 31 inches in length, is straight, double-edged, and has a diamond-shaped cross-section. The blade is adorned on both sides with etched foliate and a military panoply of arms. While the blade is mostly semi-bright, there are some age discoloration spots and oxidation, particularly towards the bottom. It it marked at the ricasso:
G.W. SIMMONS & CO.
BOSTON, MASS.
The Sword hilt is brass, with the handle having a leather wrapped wood handle with the wire wrap still present, although there is damage to the leather. The pommel is a bit loose and does screw off if needed. Steel scabbard has a rough, dark gray/brown patina and is adorned with two brass mounts and a brass drag; the brass throat is still present. Both mounts exhibit a floral display. The top mount sports two rings while the lower mount has only one. There is heavy surface rust across.
This is a very handsome sword which is a must have for the collector of 19th Century U.S. Militaria.
Approximate Dimensions:
Blade Length: 31"
Blade Style: Spear Tipped Rapier Style
Overall length: 37 1/2“
Basket dimensions: 5" width x 5 1/2” length
Scabbard length: 32 1/2”
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