Description: Very Good Civil War 1852 Presentation Foot Officer’s Sword To Lieutenant Alfred J. Hall Of Company A Lowell Manufacturer:CollinsOverall Length:38 1/2" (approx.)Blade Length:36 3/4" (approx.)*Condition:Excellent (please refer to photographs)Stock No:001002 A Good Civil War 1852 Presentation Foot Officer’s Sword To Lieutenant Alfred J. Hall Of Company A Lowell The Lowell City Guards. 36 and 3/4 inch frost etched blade. The blade stamped “Collins & Co. Hartford, Conn 1862” Etched with foliage and large “U.S.” The right side with a large American eagle amidst foliage. The blade in nearly mint condition with brilliant frost etched panels and bright as it was 150+ years ago. The hilt retaining much brilliant bright gilding, pierced with foliage. Fishskin grip wrapped with twisted brass wire in very fine condition. The scabbard with shape with wear to gilding. The middle mount with large engraved Union shield and 40% gilding. The elaborate locked with “U.S.” spears and foliage. The presentation inscription reads ”Presented to Lieutenant A/J/ Hall by the members of the Lowell City Guards August 24th 1860" which looks like 1870 only the 7 has a long bottom stroke that eliminates it as a 7 and more like a 0. The 1862 date on the blade conflicts with the date of the presentation and the record of Lieutenant Hall in the Lowell City Guards as recorded on page 91 of the “History of Middlesex County. The leather scabbard is good overall with much original lustrous finish though cracked and repaired with electrical tape just behind the snape. This is a very fine condition Civil War presentation sword with a blade as pristine as one could wish for. * Please refer to the photographs of this item when assessing its condition. Where there is a discrepancy between the photographs and the textual description provided, the photographs are to be considered the authoritative description. Additional information: Further information or questions are best answered via eBay messaging. We are open between Noon and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday through Saturday. Shipping Information: Unless otherwise stated, the fee for shipping and packing on all purchases is not included in the purchase price. Domestic purchases will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail or FedEx Ground with signature on receipt and insurance. Items longer than 60 inches can be deceptively expensive to ship; we will work with you to find the most economical method of shipping. We will also combine multiple purchases where possible to help keep shipping costs down. International Customers must contact us directly to determine actual shipping costs and insurance, and are solely responsible for any and all duties and fees. THERE ARE NO RETURNS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS. Customers may also choose to pick up any purchases from our Culver City Store in Los Angeles. Obviously there is no additional fee for this! Payment Information: PayPal is the easiest form of payment. Satisfaction Guarantee: If not satisfied with this item within fourteen (14) days of receiving it, return the item in the same condition as shipped, shipping it the same way as sent to you. You will receive a full refund, minus shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembling, or altering of the item in any way will void inspection and return privileges. We require notification within this fourteen (14) day period if you intend to return an item. You need to know the laws of your city, county, state, or country and be sure you can own this item. See our other listings
Price: 3650 USD
Location: Culver City, California
End Time: 2024-03-29T05:58:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 50 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Brand: Collins & Co. Hartford, Conn 1862
Original/Reproduction: Original
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