hink441 Posted April 26, 2022 Share #1 Posted April 26, 2022 This is a Virginia Manufactory sword. Made between 1806-1808 in Richmond Virginia for the Virginia Militia. Used during the War of 1812 and then placed in storage for decades. Just prior to the beginning of the Civil War these swords were taken out of storage and shortened and new scabbards made. The Ames company in Chicopee Mass. did the modifications. These swords were the first swords issued to the Virginia Cavalry at the onset of the Civil War. My sword is in relic condition with no scabbard. It was shortened to just under 35 inches. Probably used during the Civil War. Really glad to own this one. I’m an 8th generation Virginian and have wanted one of these swords for a long time. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted April 26, 2022 Photo image of one of these sword used by a Virginia Cavalry Soldier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted April 26, 2022 Tip of the blade. Original blade length was around 41 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore1774 Posted April 26, 2022 Share #4 Posted April 26, 2022 Very cool. Looks like decent shape to me. I dont think many survived with the wrap on the handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted April 26, 2022 Share #5 Posted April 26, 2022 Really nice. Do they have any markings on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted April 26, 2022 2 hours ago, sundance said: Really nice. Do they have any markings on them? Thank you, this one does not have markings on the blade top like some do. There is a single number (hard to read) on the blade near the grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted April 26, 2022 2 hours ago, dunmore1774 said: Very cool. Looks like decent shape to me. I dont think many survived with the wrap on the handle Thank you, it would be nice to have the leather but the leather is long gone. Sure wish it had a scabbard!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted May 1, 2022 Share #8 Posted May 1, 2022 Congratulations on the acquisition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted May 2, 2022 9 hours ago, Spathologist said: Congratulations on the acquisition! Thank you ! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted May 2, 2022 Share #10 Posted May 2, 2022 great sword and great pickup!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted May 3, 2022 Thank you. I was very happy to get this one. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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