US Civil War Model 1840 Horstmann Musicians Sword. The ricasso is marked "orstmann's", over "Phila". The underside of the crossguard is marked "27". The brass grip is tight but the guard is a bit loose.
Is straight, unsharpened although the tip is sharp, and there are small age spots with very light surface rust scattered throughout. Length of the blade is 28" (13/16" wide and 1/4" thick), and the sword overall is 34 1/8". Check out my other Civil War Items! WE CAN'T FIX A PROBLEM IF WE AREN'T INFORMED THAT THERE IS ONE! The item "US Civil War Horstmann Model 1840 NCO Musicians Sword" is in sale since Monday, April 27, 2020.This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Edged Weapons". The seller is "twistedlifesupplies" and is located in Berlin, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.