Description
The 1840 NCO sword was carried by American soldiers for over 70 years; a period which included the Mexican War, Civil War and Spanish American War. It remained in service even during the 20th century as a ceremonial weapon.
The single-edged blade has a broad fuller starting from the ricasso, and ending near the point. The entire hilt is cast brass and the grip is ribbed. Pommel is global with a capstan. Grip is flanked by kidney-shaped hand guards The 1840 NCO sword comes with a steel scabbard.
- Historical sword carried by American soldiers for over 70 years
- Includes steel scabbard with two rings for hanging
- Overall length: 96 cm
- Blade length: 80.5 cm
- Handle length: 8 cm
- Pommel: 4.5 cm
- Weight: 0.82 kg
- Point of balance from the guard: 10.5 cm
- Blade width at guard: 2.2 cm
- Blade width at tip: 1.4 cm
- Blade thickness at guard: 5 mm
- Blade thickness at tip: 4 mm
- Blade material: 1065 High Carbon steel
- Handle material: Brass wire wrapped hard wood
- Sharpness: Unsharpened
- Manufacturer: Windlass Steelcrafts
Atte (verified owner) –
First proper sword for me as starting the hobby of collecting and learning to use these things. My view of the sword is pretty much same as what “scholagladiatoria” has to say in his review of the sword: “Clunky yet robust”. I like the feel of it and for the price looks good quality. Only minus is the handle which is little bit loose as it makes sound when heavily swinged.