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Posted By: ramram

I collect both civil war and baseball (but not swords) and most all seems to be legit. Wear to the blade would be less because of its composition and because it likely was inside of the scabbard. Many types of similar presentation swords are out there although I've only seen three presented by base ball clubs, with this being the earliest. I doubt it would have been found in Tennessee or Kentucky, however, since the 61st NY never fought there. The bottom line though, in my opinion, is that it would take an awful lot of work to fake the sword, the presentation engraving and especially the condition all for $2800.

Rob M.