This was the fixed edge on the end of a musket, and was used when Union and Confederate lines merged on the battlefield as a close combat weapon.
Bayonets had been used since the musket had been invented, mainly because a soldier could likely only get off a couple of shots before they were embroiled in hand-to-hand combat. This would still allow the soldier to continue fighting with a dangerous weapon. Still, very few casualties or injuries were reported as a result of the bayonet, relegating it to the role of colorful but probably unnecessary accessory for the musket.
Civil War Swords
As we mentioned earlier, the sword was primarily a 'prestige' item, worn by officers and members of the cavalry. It was a sign of authority because it was given out for promotions or efforts on the battlefield. The sword is probably best known from the typical charge at the climax of a Civil War movie, where the general draws his sword and calls upon his army to charge the opposition. One interesting thing about the swords and sabers used in the military, was that they differed in style, length, and curvature depending on the branch of the military. Those of officers were different than those of the cavalry, which were different than those of Navy officers.
Military Cutlery
That is the term used to refer to a number of small, hand-to-hand weapons used by soldiers when their firearms were and things got a little too close for comfort. 
Items that were very popular, such as the Bowie Knife (named for Texas folk hero Jim Bowie ), actually became more of a hindrance as soldiers realized the weight of such weapons and how little they were used. According to several different sources, although the Bowie Knives were popular, it is believed that most military cutlery was avoided when the actual hand-to-hand close combat took place.
The Ames Company produced military swords from 1832 - 1906. By the conclusion of the Civil War, this company had produced over 200,000 swords. Nathan P. Ames started the company and marked the manufactured blades with N.P. Ames. After his death, his brother James changed the markings to Ames Mfg. Co.
Swordmaker Christopher Roby was in business from 1861 - 1867. During his six year run, Roby churned out a line of cavalry sabers, musician swords, Non Commissioned Officer military swords and light artillery sabers. When the Civil War came to an end, the company went bankrupt.
The second largest producer of Civil War swords in the United States was Mansfield and Lamb. The company, operating out of Rhode Island, was a textile outlet before the war broke out. Mansfield and Lamb only created one type of military sword - the M1860 saber.
New Jersey based sword maker Emerson and Silver had a five year run from 1860 - 1865. Records have led historians to estimate that the company produced nearly fifty thousand military swords during the war. When the fighting stopped, the company went belly-up.
The Philadelphia based company P.S. Justice had a catchy name and produced some fine Civil War swords. In 1861 alone, the company produced nearly 14,000 cavalry sabers and over 1,000 artillery sabers.
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