![]() During the war, a variety of weapons were used on both sides. The American Civil War, fought between the Union and Confederate forces, took place from 1861 to 1865. The bayonets attached to the guns were an important force multiplier during the war MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.Muzzle loaders dominated the battlefields of the Civil War, being used by both sides in hundreds of thousands. THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, Overall, an attractive CW naval officer specimen, a solid collectible. Fish skin displays light wear, & brass-work exhibits a medium coppery patina. Its drag is cast in the form of a dolphin & the carrying mounts in the form of knotted ropes. Fish skin scabbard with brass gilt mountings. Fish skin grip lightly worn, but tight, with small chipped spot at pommel. Gilt brass work lightly tarnished, exhibiting medium dark patina. Hilt assembly slightly loose, but symmetrical. Standard floral decorations with “USN” riband on obverse side. Ding-free, the blade exhibits light water marks & scattered pitting near tip. ![]() Semi-bright blade measures 29” in length and 1.0625” in width at its base. Blade maker-mark : “Clauberg / Solingen”. Maker-mark : “Tomes Son / & Melvain / New York”.
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