Identify Civil War Era knife

[jeknife25]

Civil War knife - I have a knife that I believe was carried by a Union soldier during the Civil War. He was attached to the 6th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, Company F during the Civil War. I am attaching pictures. I would like to know if anyone can give me any information regarding the knife so that I can confirm that it was carried in the civil war. The only markings on the knife are his name and probable hometown on a nameplate. My research shows that a John Schutz from Wisconsin served in the above military unit. The handle appears to be brown bone. The double guard is brass and the blade has a tapered tang. The double edged blade is 7 1/4 inches and the overall length is 11 1/4 inches. The sheath is leather and the large rivets appear to be lead. The center of the blade has a flat rib for the full length. Thanks for any info you can provide.[img][img][/img]

[Cutty]

Are there any markings on the tang or guard?

[jeknife25]

There are no markings on the tang or guard.

[Cutty]

OK

I thought I could see a possible tang marking in the first pic.

The knife is totally out of my wheel house but I like it and hope someone here can shed some light on it for you and the rest of us

[tjmurphy]

It seems to me, from reading, that a lot of the fixed blade knives carried during the Civil War were Sheffield. Could be wrong, but that is what I think I remember.

[Mossdancer]

jeknife25:
Sir, it would be an opinion of mine that something of this importance should be asked of a professional. There are a dirth of them available. They all charge a fee.
You must though prepare yourself for their answer if you decide to go this route.
There is always a strong possibility that the piece is not as you believe. Be willing to accept that answer if it is offered by the assessor.
I happen to believe that Bernard Levine would be a good source to go to. He is easily found on the internet. I have nothing as interesting as a possible Civil War piece but I do have a few knives. Find his Web site, contact him and use his serices if you want.
Good Luck,
moss

[jeknife25]

Thank you for your comments. I will try to contact Mr. Levine.

[Mossdancer]

jeknife25:
Please let us know. Good or bad news it adds to cumulative knowledge.
Thank you,
moss

[Dragunski]

I'm no expert, but it looks pretty good to me. Style, materials, construction, age, appear very much like what I've seen in museums. I would suggest trying to get a picture of the enlistment rolls for that regiment, showing his name and hometown, to match the knife.

There are a great many fakes, however, and I can also recommend Bernard Levine as one of the leading guys in this field. His opinion is pretty much gospel.

[jeknife25]

Thanks to you that responded to my post. The knife is one that was carried during the Civil War. I have had it authenticated by an expert. It was carried by a Union soldier from Wisconsin.