Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword - French Import 81mm Mortar with a coil spring bayonet

with a coil spring bayonet catch design and early hard gutta percha grips

The interior of the case is named on the inside of the lid to Capt

for the famous Birmingham-based gunmaker

Overall this is a great service used example of a scarce "Tinned" Whitney Navy that was used in the Civil War

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword - French Import 81mm Mortar with a coil spring bayonetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great original condition model 1850 Foot Officers Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations. The grip likely faded away years ago and was replaced with a felt grip wrapped with wire. As used by all officers below the rank of major between 1851 1865. This sword was used by both Union and Confederate officers during the American Civil War. This example is missing its