US Civil War M1840 NCO Sword, Ames Mfg, 1865

Original era manufacture. Civil War M1840 US Army NCO sword made by Ames and dated 1865.Clean 32 inch polished steel blade with clear markings on the ricasso, even steel patina finish, no corrosion issues. Cast brass guard and grip with a mellow brass patina. Sound, blue steel bodied scabbard with brass fittings, few very shallow dents, with brass throat and chape.