Ridgeway Civil War Research Center, A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
	Civil War Weapons, all pre 1898
	by Harry Ridgeway

Non commissioned officer sword, Model 1840, Collins & Co . Manufactured by Collins & Co, Hartford Connecticut. Research Center: Weapon5315-Sword-Army-Officer-NCO-Model-1840-Collins . Details click: http://relicman.com/weapons/Weapon5315-Sword-Army-Officer-NCO-Model-1840-Collins.html

W0189 ### Non commissioned officer sword, Model 1840, Collins & Co, 1861. . The model 1840 non commissioned officer sword was intended for sergeants and were ceremonial in purpose, being used to convey rank and to signal movement in drills. The sword could be used in a fight, but only as a weapon of last resort. Manufactured by Collins & Co, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: ricasso, EMERSON / & / SILVER / TRENTON / N.J. and US / (inspector), ricasso opposite side 1861, additional inspector mark, on handle and scabbard drag. Standard features include: all brass handle, grip gives the appearance of wire wrap but is integral with the handle, guard is made from two plates unadorned, hilt is single branch. Scabbard for Emerson is iron with brass mountings. Research Center: Weapon5315-Sword-Army-Officer-NCO-Model-1840-Collins-1861 . Reference: Thillmann Army Swords pg. 202. Blade length, 32in. Sword is Model 1840 Non Commissioned officers sword, marking is Collins & Co / Hartford Conn., on reverse side 1861 sword is intact, wrapping and handle original and in good condition, scabbard brass is missing. Sword belonging to Lt. Samuel Baker, Co D 35th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (later Adjutant) Sameul Baker served Company D 35th Virginia Cavalry, known as Whites Battalion, Laurel Brigade. Commander was Col. Lige V. White, Leesburg, Va. Mr Baker was a native of Frederick County Virginia and served bravely. This unit fought gallantly at Brandy Station, capturing several Union colors while staving off a Union attack that threatened the rear of Stuart's Cavalry. The unit participated in Stuart's wild ride at Gettysburg, missing most of the big battle, but fought rear guard actions all along the retreat route helping the save the Army of Northern Virginia from total disaster. This sword is attributed to Samuel Baker, believed to have been picked up off the field, possibly at Brandy Station when the regiment captured many arms from New Jersey troops at that engagement. It is a Federal sword and by the end of the war equipment of any sort was very scarce for the Confederacy, the men were fighting mostly with recycled or captured supplies Donated by Baker family, Frederick County Virginia. Donated by Baker family, Frederick County Virginia, Old Court House Civil War Museu.

This is the "Ridgeway Civil War Research Center", a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader. Some of the relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author. None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items offered for sale. This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items. I will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me. All items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described. Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.

All weapons listed on this webpage are strictly manufactured before 1898, and are considered unsafe for actual use. These are antique collectible weapons of the Civil War (most are pre 1865, unless I state otherwise) and actual firing of these weapons is not recommended for any purpose whatsoever! Because these are all "pre 1898" weapons, no licenses are required for ownership, but common sense and good judgment should be applied.

Most information on this page is from:
Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms......
John Thillman series, "Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers...", or "Civil War Army Swords....".

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