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SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Edged Weapon Survey Data
by Thomas J. Wiltzius
 
The Springfield Armory manufactured 902 M-1872 Artillery Officers Swords. There are no known blade variants, although the grips may vary randomly and some scabbard drags are marked with SWP.
 
M-1872 Mounted Artillery Officers Sword
 
  Year Production
  1873 1
  1883 51
  1886 50
  1889 50
  1891 150
  1900 200
  1901 200
  1902 200