I have a good friend in tough times. I feel bad, but he needs to sell his family heirloom US marked sword. I know for a fact he's had it 20 years, and has some letters from the soldier to home, etc. However, that doesn't mean it wasnt a fake in 1960..etc. Is there a knowledgeable civil war blade guy around that I can post pics and get some idea on what to offer this thing up? Thanks