Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade & Fold Down Guard by G.W. Simmons & Co. of Boston 17th Century This Peabody carbine is a

This Peabody carbine is a breech-loading

75 bore Brown Bess barrel has now been shortened to 32" from its original 39"

1944-08-01    Colonel

which is mostly concealed by the “floppy” crusher appearance of the cap

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade & Fold Down Guard by G.W. Simmons & Co. of Boston 17th Century This Peabody carbine is aOriginal Item: One Of A Kind: This particular sword, identified as an M1860, is a lovely Indian Wars era manufacture with a rare fold down guard & etched blade, manufactured by G. W. Simmons & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. Although it is an edged weapon, this post war version of the M1860 sword was primarily intended for use in ceremonies. The blade, measuring 31 inches in length, is straight, double edged, and has a diamond shaped cross section. The