A few examples of appraisal values for
CIVIL WAR SWORDS

• TWO CIVIL WAR SWORDS United States,A
  TWO CIVIL WAR SWORDS United States,A Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with a brass hilt, leather-wrapped wooden grip, marked on one side of the ricasso "Made by/AMES MFG Co/CHICOPEE/MASS.", and on the other side "US/CCS./1861", with a steel scabbard; and a Model 1840 NCO sword with a brass hilt, marked on one side of the ricasso "Made by/AMES MFG Co/CHICOPEE/MASS.", and on the other side "US/H.D.H./1864".
• FIVE CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840 NCOnon
  FIVE CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840 NCOnon commissioned officer's sword, 32 in. blade, three with markings "AMES MFG CO./CHICOPEE/MASS", 1864 dates, various inspector marks; two with markings "COLLINS & CO/HARTFORD/CONN", 1861 and 1862, overall length each 38 in. Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection Condition: typical surface abrasions, toning and pitting to metal components
• SIX CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840 NCOnon
  SIX CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840 NCOnon commissioned officer's sword, 32 in. blade, three with markings "EMERSON/&/SILVER/TRENTON/NJ", one scabbard present; three with markings "C.ROBY/W.CHELMSFORD, MS"; 1862 and 1863 dates, various inspector marks, overall length each 38 in. Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection Condition: typical surface abrasions, toning and pitting to metal components, isolated incidents of oxidation, slightly loose construction at one grip, some markings indistinct