A hanger sword is a short single edged sword. This specimen has a 25- inch slightly curved single fuller blade with maker marks. It has a mix of patina and gray with spotty peppery look. The brass hilt is composed of four brass pieces all with the same lightly polished patina. On the obverse side of the guard is stamped "K. 2: 10" and on the reverse is side is stamped "I L13 : 547".

(172-1539) $850.00

This sword has a 32 3/8-inch single edged blade with a full length fuller. It is a dusky semi-bright color with traces of blue, engraving and gilt. It is signed Bolton who made and imported swords in Birmingham England from 1800 to 1815. The obverse side in addition to the maker's name is a military motif of crossed flagstaffs with a pike in the center that has a British grenadier cap on top. It also has some floral designs. The reverse has an eagle with a ribbon in his beak that reads: "e pluribus unum". Above the eagle are 16 X's in a circle and more floral designs. The silver hilt has an open style five ball guard, down curving quillon with a broad spatulate finial, 5-ball knucklebow with a small ring and a pillow pommel. All the parts are tight and have a matching slightly polished patina. The grip is made of reeded bone. The inside of the knucklebow is stamped W & B. which is the mark of Ward (James) and Bartholomew (Roswell) of Hartford, Ct. Ward and Bartholomew were in business from 1804 until around 1818. It appears the mark is a little different that the W & B that is normally seen. The B is spaced a little further to the right that may have been a second strike. This is a very finely crafted sword from the early 19th Century.

(30-1455) $9,500.00

The plain blade is single edged, straight 25-½ inch blade with a 6 ½ inch false edge. Marked on the reverse side parallel to the blade is N.STARR / U.S. / L. S. / V. The blade has a dusky gray patina with three nicks in the blade. The hilt is made of iron and has a dark brow patina with light surface rust. The grip is made of leather. No other markings are on the sword. The scabbard is made of iron and looks like it has been painted black. The iron frog stud and the throat are missing from the scabbard.

(172-1555) $895.00

The leading sword maker in America from 1798 to 1830 was Connecticut's own Nathan Starr of Middletown and his firm produced the military edged weapon presented here. This cavalry saber is a no-nonsense enlisted man's edged weapon and one of over 10,000 such pieces made under the Starr contract of 1812-1813. Saber follows a modified design criterion specified on January 11, 1813 that incorporated a sharper curve to the blade, a pronounced angle to the hilt and a wider opening between grips and knucklebow. Knucklebow exhibits the reverse-P pattern and is pierced near the pommel for a sword knot. Upper outside flat of knucklebow is stamped with "P". Saber specimen features a hefty iron hilt matched to a 33½" long, curved, single-edged, and a non-fullered steel blade with a pronounced clipped point. The robust blade measures almost 2" wide with a ¼" thick back and is unadulterated by any etchings or engravings save the maker's stamp on the obverse ricasso. Stamping reads "P (proved) / HHP (Henry H. Perkin) / NSTARR / circle" in sharp, crisp lettering. Blade, still sharp and strong, exhibits areas of light to moderate rust pockmarking near the blade point and appears to have been cleaned. Visible on the blade near the ricasso are very minor casting flaws, hardly noticeable. Specimen has acquired scattered areas of dark oxidation. Grips are wood, ribbed and shaped to fit the hand and wear a black leather wrap that is original and shows wear and much use. A single, 2" long diagonal surface crack in the leather wrap, else tight and strong.

All iron metal scabbard is strong and tight with two carry rings for suspension and no drag. Body surface wears a dark plum patina overall in addition to scattered light surface rust pitting. This American-made, iron-hilted, enlisted horseman's saber is a very fine specimen of early Americana edged weaponry and a great collectible.

(172-1666) $1,395.00

Here is a fine artillery or mounted officer's edged weapon used in America circa the War of 1812. The military saber and its brass scabbard are a quality specimen most likely produced by an unknown English arms maker of the period. Totally unmarked, the sharply curved, single-edged steel blade exhibits a hatchet point and measures 30" long without a false edge. Blade, still sharp and strong, exhibits a broad, stopped shallow fuller that begins at the ricasso and terminates 8" from the point. Void of any decorative engravings, the blade is in very good condition and has acquired a dusky gray patina with scattered spots of dark oxidation overall. The swelled grips are made of carved and grooved mahogany wood that has acquired a fine, rich plum-colored patina. Has one tiny scuff. A plain brass ferrule at the base of the grips surmounts the brass backstrap that forms the rounded unadorned pommel. Brass knucklebow is a reverse "P" pattern and undecorated save for a slot cutout for a sword knot. Brass quillons are plain and terminate above the blade as a disc shaped finial. Brazed on either side of the quillons opposite the blade are undecorated, brass, shield-shaped langets. Hilt never cleaned. Plain brass scabbard, tight and strong has a semi-bright sheen, normal dents and dings from use and scattered areas of rust oxidation overall. A small iron drag is seated at the scabbard tip and two brass carry rings with mounts are featured at the upper end of the scabbard. Upper ring mount also features a brass stud for a frog. This specimen of early American edged weaponry is a fine artifact specimen and would make a great collectible.

(169-138) $1,250.00

Maker-mark stamped on obverse ricasso "U.S./ P/ LS/ N. Starr."; Date "1821" stamped on outer knuckle guard. All markings relatively crisp. The Bright blade exhibits light age spotting, while measuring 32" in length, and 1.25" in width. Washer present. Iron hilt assembly tight and symmetrical, with bright patina sprinkled w/light patches of tarnish. Original leather ribbed grip, lightly scuffed, but still very good. Metal saber has two carrying rings, and is jappaned black, with moderate scuffing but no serious dings.

This saber was one of 10,000 produced by Nathaniel Starr for the U.S. government between 1820-22. Its blade has a curved, single edged blade with a clipped point and rudimentary. Inasmuch as there was no cavalry in the Regular Army at the time, this saber was intended for arming the militia of various states. Among A solid representative of the 1818 model, and a good display piece.

(172-1588) $975.00

The British Model 1821 British cavalry saber enlistedman's pattern was the model for the U.S. Model 1833 Dragoon cavalry saber. The Model 1822 British pattern saber is just a fancy 1821 Model used by officers.

The etched blade is 32 inches long with a stopped fuller and single blood groove. The etchings on the blade are faint but visible. On the obverse blade side is a crown with a sunburst and the ricasso is marked "WARRANTED / PROVED". The reverse is etched with a winged design and immediately above the ricasso is the manufacture mark "J.HOGGSON / WOOLWICH". It has one very small nick, light pitting and the original leather washer.

The iron hilt has a knuckle bow and two branches. The iron pommel is of the British 'bird's head" pattern. The grip is rayskin with a single twist wire. The scabbard has the early trumpet style throat with two mounting rings and no markings. It has a few minor dents from normal use.

This saber falls in the category of a "non-regulation" sword as carried by officers on both sides in the American Civil War.

(539-10) $975.00

The British Model 1821 British cavalry saber enlistedman's pattern was the model for the U.S. Model 1833 Dragoon cavalry saber. The Model 1822 British pattern saber is just a fancy 1821 Model used by officers.

The officers' model has etching on both sides of the blade. This sword has a 32 ¾ inch blade etched on both sides. On the obverse side in the ricasso is a brass disk with "PROVED" around the inside. The blade is etched with a panel style eagle with three arrows and an olive branch in its claw and " E. PLURIBUS UNUM" in a leaf pattern. The reverse is stamped "W. WALSCHEID / SOLINGEN" on the ricasso and the blade is etched with a military panoply of arms and a U.S. The blade has an almost perfect edge with only a few areas of very light pitting. "IRON PROVED" is etched on the top of the blade. The original leather washer is missing. The hilt consists of a steel guard and backstrap, two branches with a disk-shaped quillon, and simple scribed line border. The wood grip is covered with sharkskin and wrapped with copper wire. On the steel pommel are engraved the initials J.D.U. The scabbard is made of steel with steel mounts and trumpet throat. It has one large ding just above the drag.

This is another fine example of a "Non-regulation officers" sword".

(539-11) $975.00

Here is a veteran, unmarked Confederate edged weapon in simply wonderful overall condition. This good-looking Southern infantry officer's edged weapon follows the pattern of the Federal Model 1850-foot officer's sword. As usually the case with most Civil War Southern-manufactured swords, no maker's stampings are visible on this weapon but several authorities believe the sword is a product of the New Orleans, Louisiana firm of Blaise Pradel & Bro. Pradel was a cutler / surgical instrument maker and blade grinder in the city's French Quarter when he joined his brother's shop in 1857. By 1861, he had his own business and produced quality foot officers' swords, both maker-marked and unmarked. Pradel also engraved the sword blades for fellow swordmaker Alfred Dufilho of the city.

The steel blade, which appears to have been cleaned at one time, measures 31½" long, is 1" wide, and has a single, shallow unstopped fuller approximately 22¾" long but without a narrow fuller on either side of the plain blade. Either ricasso is void of maker stampings. Entire blade wears a dark gray sheen and exhibits small but crude casting imperfections on both the obverse and reverse flats of the blade. Blade also displays scattered light to moderate peppery pitting with areas of dark oxidation overall and has a few tiny edge nicks within six inches of the point. The uncleaned cast brass hilt has acquired a rich, mellow bronze patina overall and features an ornate pattern of decorative flowers within a laurel leaf design on the outer band of the guard. Quillon is pleasantly curved but appears to have been bent over and downward to within ¼" of the blade back. Brass hilt has acquired a pleasing bronze patina and it looks to have been cleaned long ago. Hilt has just a slight perceptible movement at the blade. Accumulated surface grime and dirt is still visible in recessed areas of the band's floral motif. Leather washer is strong and intact with only slight cracking. Grips are wonderful, still clean and tight and feature dark brown or black leather in quite excellent, original condition. The leather wraps around a center-swell wooden handle which features a thin, single-twisted brass wire wound tightly around the handle. Brass pommel with its tiered domed cap exhibits the Phrygian pattern that appears to be cast in two pieces as was prevalent with New Orleans swords. Brass casting of decorative oak leaves on the hilt and the pommel is well defined but has worn down from hard use.

The dark, plum-colored metal scabbard, with its brass furniture, is a pleasing specimen overall. Scabbard metal exhibits a relatively smooth, hard surface with just scattered light pitting and oxidation to the body. The seam at the bottom edge of the scabbard is tight and strong save for one 5" long, very thin seam split just above the brass drag. Brass furniture, including both mounts and drag, display a dark bronze patina with dark oxidation spots. The plain-faced, upper sword band is tight and has a single line of edge tooling at the top with a scalloped design at the bottom edge. Middle band bears a light floral and checkered etching design along with scalloped band edges with tooling. Both ring mounts are cast with decorative floral designs and are tight to the bands. The two, 1" diameter brass rings are symmetrical and not distorted. Upper ring band shows evidence of wear and erosion on the underside caused by the weight of the sword when the weapon was belted and worn by the officer. An intricate floral motif is engraved unto the drag on one side along with a double set of thin tooling lines and a scalloped top edge. Scabbard retains its metal collar with its two small set crews at the sides. Just normal dents and dings from use. Bands have both setscrews but the screw is missing from the drag. Drag slipper shows evidence of service as it is worn down at an angle. Drag brass is dark and also exhibits a seam separation along the top 2 inches.

A definitely used infantry officer's combat weapon, this Confederate 1850 foot officer's sword with its matching metal scabbard produced by the firm of Blaise Pradel & Bro. of New Orleans is a fine Southern-made edged weapon that served 'the Cause'.

(526-05) $10,000.00

This is an excellent and handsome example of a probable Boyle and Gamble Confederate foot officer's sword complete with its leather scabbard. Typically carried by many Southern infantry officers during the War Between the States, this totally unmarked, well-made steel specimen bears a strong resemblance to the Federal Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword. Though the edged weapon is completely void of markings or stampings, it exhibits many of the classic features of the well-known Richmond, VA firms of Boyle and Gamble, and / or the Boyle, Gamble and MacFee companies. Those include flats with unstopped fullers, a cavalry-style brass pommel cap, and a black leather wrap that covers the grips. The distinction between the two firms is not totally known but it appears that Boyle & Gamble sold their wares privately to individuals and military outfitters, while BG&M sold strictly under government contract.

Our apparent Boyle and Gamble specimen exhibits a short, unmarked blade that measures only 30¼" long by 1 1/8" wide. A 22" long unstopped wide fuller runs down each flat. No narrow fullers. The handgrips are strong and the wood handle exhibits an almost straight design with a slight turndown at the brass pommel. Wound directly onto and evenly spaced over the entire smooth handle is a thick strand of hemp or twine that forms alternating grooves that allow for the application of single-twist brass wire to cover and secure the leather wrap. The original, black leather wrap is tight on the handle but does suffer from some scattered flaking and chipping of leather that exposes the twine and the bare wood. One unusual feature on this infantry sword is the well-executed, twin-branch, brass guard usually found on cavalry sabers. The strong brass hilt features a brass pommel cap of the Phrygian-helmet design sometime referred to as a 'high-hat' style. Brass hilt has a very slight movement. Guard appears to have been cast and not stamped. All brass wears a rich and mellow bronze patina.

Total length of the saber including grips is 35 5/8" long. Visible on the blade are casting imperfections inherent in edged weapons of Southern manufacture due to hand finishing of the blade. Blade itself wears a most pleasing, dark, dusky gray coloring overall with just hints of scattered pinprick rusting and appears to have been lightly cleaned at one time. No evidence of sharpening to the blade's true edge. Piece retains its leather pad. The unadorned leather scabbard is a classic specimen, with a strong body complete with its brass collar, brass suspension mounts, brass rings and brass drag. Scabbards of all the B&G swords are said to have been made by the R.H. Bosher Carriage Factory in Richmond, VA and feature the seam sewn along the entire top edge of the scabbard, as does this specimen. A 2¾" long seam repair is visible just above the drag. Approximately 90% of the finished leather surface has flaked off and the brass drag, though tight and secure, appears to have slipped downward 1" on the scabbard body. Each of the brass bands and mounts are secure and feature a simple line of tooling along the outer edges. Both ring mounts retain their small adjustment screws.

This is an excellent and well-made Southern sword and scabbard in wonderful condition that bears a probable Boyle and Gamble manufacture. A truly fine CS collectible.

(346-04) $6,500.00

Presented here is an excellent and handsome example of a Boyle and Gamble Confederate foot officer's sword complete with its leather scabbard. Typically carried by many Southern infantry officers during the War Between the States, this totally unmarked, well-made steel edged weapon bears a very strong resemblance to the Federal Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword.

Though this specimen is completely void of markings or stampings, it exhibits many of the classic features of the well-known Richmond, VA firms of Boyle and Gamble, and / or Boyle, Gamble and MacFee companies. Those features include flats with unstopped fullers, a cavalry-style brass pommel cap, and black leather wraps that cover the grips. Another characteristic always found on these weapons is a number stamped on the underside of the guard and at the pommel where it meets the knucklebow. The distinction between the two firms is not totally known but it appears that Boyle & Gamble sold their wares privately to individuals and military outfitters, while BG&M sold strictly under government contract.

Our Boyle and Gamble blade specimen exhibits a slightly rounded back, a full length, single-edged steel blade that measures 30¼" long by 1 1/8" wide. A 19½" long unstopped wide fuller runs down each flat. No narrow fullers. The wood handled grips are leather covered with very strong, original black leather wrap that is remarkably tight and in excellent condition with just slight scuffing. No flaking or leather chipping is visible. Wound directly onto, and evenly spaced over the smooth center swell handle is a thick strand of copper wire that secures the leather wrap. This Confederate infantry officer's sword exhibits a crudely executed, single brass knucklebow with a two-band, brass cast hilt. One side of the brass quillon exhibits a crudely handcarved date of "1881". Hilt's outer band is cutout and decorated with a crude floral design. The strong hilt features a brass pommel cap of the Phrygian-helmet design sometime referred to as a 'high-hat' style. Brass hilt is tight. All brass wears a rich and mellow bronze patina. Visible on the underside of the brass guard is a stamped two-digit number "23" and another digit "3" is evident at the pommel/knucklebow point. Total length of the almost straight saber, including grips, measures 35¾" long.

Visible on the blade's ricasso are a few very slight casting imperfections inherent in edged weapons of Southern manufacture due to hand finishing of the blade. Blade itself wears a most pleasing, dark and dusky, salt and pepper gray coloring overall with hints of the original blade etching visible on both flats. Most of the etching is worn away. Also evident on the blade are scattered areas of light pinprick rusting especially near the point. No evidence visible of sharpening to the blade's true edge. Hilt / guard does not retain its leather pad.

The unadorned leather scabbard is a classic specimen, with a strong body complete with its brass collar, brass suspension mounts, and brass rings. Unfortunately, the brass drag has gone missing. Scabbards of all the B&G swords are said to have been made by the R.H. Bosher Carriage Factory in Richmond, VA and features the seam that is sewn along the entire edge of the scabbard. Seam retains its intact stitching between the upper and lower suspension mounts but from the lower mount to the leather tip, the stitching is completely separated with thread missing. Leather body still has approximately 90% of the finished leather surface intact but there are areas of scuffing, flaking and moderate surface cracking and creasing. There is also slight evidence of red-rot near the leather tip. Overall, the leather body is supple and somewhat pliable. Each of the brass bands and mounts are in excellent condition but are loose on the leather body. Both the brass and the leather body exhibit fine lines of edge tooling.

This is an original Richmond-made, Boyle and Gamble southern sword with its original scabbard in wonderful honest condition. A true veteran CS collectible.

(30-1427) $9,500.00

This is a Confederate Cavalry sword with all the characteristics of a Confederates States Armory sword made in Kenansville, N.C. The flat-backed blade is curved, has a 33 1/2-inch blade with a single stop fuller that is 25 inches in length. It is a dull brown patina. It has a few minute nicks on the blade. Original file marks are visible throughout the entire blade. The knucklebow is brass and has two heavy rounded branches. The brass pommel cap is plain and crude. The grip is made of wood covered with brown leather and wrapped with twisted wire. This wooden grip is grooved and around 90% of the original leather is present. The brass has a nice untouched patina with lots of original file marks. This sword does not have a scabbard.

(486-17) $2,950.00

This specimen is a fine example of a Confederate Cavalry Sabre whose maker is unknown. It is a close copy of the U.S.Cavalry Model 1860. This particular sabre has a tapering cone grip, brown leather covered and wound with a single strand of untwisted steel wire. Approximately 50% of the leather remains on the grip and the wire is complete. The two-branched guard and "high-hat" pommel cap are made of brass. They both have a nice semi polished patina. The guard has approximately 3/16 inch of lateral play on the blade and is missing the leather washer. The curved blade is 37 inches long, with rounded back and a single stopped fuller on either side. The point is very slightly rounded with minor surface rust. The blade is a dusky gray in color and the edge has no nicks. Over-all length of this weapon is 42 inches. This sword has no scabbard.

(486-15) $2,750.00

This is a Confederate Cavalry sword with all the characteristics of a Boyle, Gamble & McFee sword. It is a copy of a model 1860 cavalry saber but with the turned -down counterguard. The blade is 33 ¾ of an inch long with a fuller that runs 25 ½ inches on the blade. It is a gray dusky patina with a spotty peppery look. It has no nicks on the blade. The knucklebow is brass and has two branches. The brass pommel cap is plain. The grip is made of wood covered with leather and wrapped with wire. This wooden grip is grooved and almost all of the leather is missing. The small pieces that are remaining appear to be thin glove leather. The wire is copper or brass with a wide spacing between the wraps. The quoin has been bent down approximately ½ of an inch. No scabbard.

(486-20) $2,950.00

This is a Confederate Cavalry sword with all the characteristics of a L.Hainman sword made in Columbus Ga. It is a copy of a model 1840 cavalry saber. As in the U.S. Model, the flat-backed blade is curved. The 36-inch blade has one single stop fuller that is 25 inches in length. It is a gray dusky patina with a spotty peppery look. It has one nick on the blade. The original file marks are visible throughout the entire blade. The knucklebow is brass and has two branches. The brass pommel cap is plain. The grip is made of wood covered with leather and wrapped with wire. This wooden grip is grooved and around 80% of the original leather is present. The wire is copper or brass with close spacing between the wraps. The brass has a nice untouched patina. The leather washer is not original to the sword.

The scabbard is made of steel with two brass bands with steel rings. It has a dark brown patina that appears to have a lacquer or varnish type finish. Rough file marks are visible throughout the entire scabbard on the steel and brass, It has no dings or dents but some small areas are missing where it was soldered. This is a fine example of southern manufactured weaponry.

(486-18) $4,950.00

This hefty edged weapon is a Confederate foot artillery short sword that is similar to the Federal Model 1832 U.S. Foot Artilleryman's sword often described as a 'Roman gladiator' sword. The weapon exhibits average workmanship by an unknown maker and is similar in style and appearance to various French import cutlasses and short swords from the early 1830s, namely the Model 1831. Unmarked save for the numeral "39" stamped on the brass hilt near the blade ricasso, the weapon has neo-classical design features with brass grips and a straight, double-edged steel blade with no fullers.

Overall length of the sword is 24½" long with a 5¾" long solid brass handle. The one-piece, solid brass grip exhibits nine raised ribs that are not centered on the hilt. Pommel is topped with a knob that exhibits a peened-over blade tang. Brass crossguard appears integral to the grips and has been modified with the guard's concentric circle finials (ends) have been completely and crudely hacked off. Removal was executed some time ago, as the guard edges have worn smooth over time. The blade's ricasso, unlike typical artillery short swords, narrows as it joins the hilt rather than swells away as on other short swords.

Worn mostly by artillery battery NCOs as a badge of rank, the artilleryman's sword features a hefty, double-edged steel blade that measures 19" long x 1½" wide at the hilt then widens to 1 5/8" at the blade center. This type of short sword seems unwieldy and its use as a weapon is debatable. Some contemporary accounts indicate the blade was used to clear brush and other obstacles from around gun positions. Other accounts say it was used to disembowel the horses of onrushing horsemen charging the battery. Blade does not appear to have been cleaned exhibits a natural, dusky gray patina overall. Scattered spots of rust pitting and dark discoloration spread over the blade. The sword blade is unmarked. No edge nicks. No scabbard.

These Confederate short artillery swords make a nice addition to any military collection or edged weapons display.

(486-22) $2,950.00

This is a confederate short sword devoid of any markings. It has a crudely cast brass guard and grip, the latter having parallel groves. The pommel is bare of decorations. It has some circular decoration on the quillon. The blade is 18 ¼ inches in length and is double -edged. It is 1 5/8 inches wide and tapers to a point. The tip has been slightly rounded. It is a brown patina look with some minor signs of pitting.

(486-23) $2,500.00

Bronze hilted w/diamond-shaped, double-edged, spear-point blade. Overall length: 22.25". Blade measures 16.25" in length, 1.75" in width, and has a half inch fuller running from 2" above the crossguard to 3.5" from tip. Exhibits dark and plum colored patina w/medium pitting near the cross guard and in the final six inches to the tip. Hilt assembly is tight and features traditional Roman scaled handle w/4" crossguard. Handle exhibits deep copper patina w/numerous minor dings. Pommel rivet crudely finished, as is characteristic of Confederate artillery foot swords. Of probable foreign origin ( as most Confed. Artillery swords were obtained from abroad), w/exterior markings. Overall condition: good plus. Scarce.

(486-26) $2,200.00

Overall length 24.5". Diamond shaped, double-edged, spear-pointed, and measures 18.75" in length, 2.125" in width at cross-guard. Exhibits medium to heavy rust w/plum colored patina, and one minor ding. Hilt assembly slightly loose. Traditional Roman scaled handle exhibiting some grime and dark coppery patina. Pommel rivet crudely driven, as was characteristic of Confederate artillery swords. Cross guard exhibits matching sets of nearly legible initials-H ? A-in front and rear panels. Of probable foreign origin, with no other markings. Overall condition good. An interesting sword with curious initials.

(486-27) $2,950.00

Overall length 23.25". Diamond-shaped, double-edged, wasp-waisted blade, w/unstopped fuller running from two inches. above the guard to four inches below the tip. Measuring 17" in length and 1.75" in width at the guard. Blade exhibits dark patina with patches of heavy to medium pitting the entire length. Hilt assembly tight. Traditional brass Roman scaled grip w/4" crossguard. Grip exhibits medium coppery patina with heavy wear to scales. One quillon displays heavy dent. Pommel cap rivet crudely driven, as was characteristic with most Confederate artillery foot swords. Else good. Of foreign origin, w/no markings, as was also generally the case with Conferate foot artillery swords.

(486-28) $2,200.00

Probably a Macon, Georgia product. Many believe this pattern made by W.J. McElroy. This example has one of the finest blades we have encountered on this sword. Blade measures 18.5" and is bright. Hollow cast hilt with star on pommel and "CS" cast on each side of the crossguard. Grip with cast ribs. Casting flaws on hilt typical of these CS manufactured swords. Original leather scabbard missing drag and throat but rarely seen with sword. Nice addition to any CS sword collection.

(486-24) $5,500.00

Cast brass hilt with ribbed grip. Crossguard with recessed panel on each side with lathe turned circular quillon circles. Blade is without a fuller and measures 19 1/8" and is in very fine condition. Several casting flaws in the blade as well as the hilt. Blade edge has had a few nicks removed along one side, approx. 6" of its original edge was filed . No scabbard.

(486-25) $3,500.00

This original Federal edged weapon is a rugged and used specimen of a Model 1832 Foot Artilleryman's short sword that comes without its original leather scabbard. A product of the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Mass. this Civil War era sword is dated 1860 and is in fair original condition. Worn mostly by artillery battery NCOs as a badge of rank, the artilleryman's sword features a hefty, double-edged steel blade that measures 19" long x 1¾" wide at the hilt. This type of short sword seems unwieldy and its use as a weapon is debatable. Some contemporary accounts indicate the blade was used to clear brush and other obstacles from around gun positions. Blade has been heavily cleaned and exhibits a dusky gray finish overall. Has a number of old edge nicks. A shows moderate to heavy salt and pepper rust oxidation and dark discoloration overall. The sword is marked on the obverse ricasso with "AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS." while the reverse ricasso displays the remains of the stamping which include "G G S / 1860". All stamping has worn very thin. The solid brass hilt has the typical 'fish scale' handle with a spreadwinged eagle embossed on both sides of the pommel brim. Top face of the brass crossguard exhibits the arsenal inspector mark of "J H" stamped unto the surface. On the opposite side of guard is a strong stamping "WAT" (William A. Thorton) indicating another inspector's mark. All brass wears a rich mellow patina. Blade is tight in the handle even though one of the rivet heads appears to have been filed off.

(172-1670) $550.00

This identified Federal edged weapon is an Ames Model 1832 Federal foot artilleryman's short sword in good original condition complete with its excellent black leather scabbard and super condition buff leather belt and brass buckle. Handsome and ruggedly made, this blade specimen is a product of the Ames Manufacturing Company of Massachusetts. The artilleryman's sword features a robust, double-edged, steel blade that measures 19" long x 1¾" wide at the hilt. This hefty short sword is unwieldy and its use as a weapon is debatable. Some contemporary accounts indicate that this type weapon was good to clear brush and other obstacles from around gun positions.

Blade appears to have been cleaned some time ago and now shows a pleasing, light gray, satin-like finish overall. Scattered spots of rust pitting and dark discoloration are spread over the blade. Three tiny edge nicks are discernable along the double edges. Produced by N.P. Ames of Springfield, Massachusetts, the sword is clearly marked on the obverse ricasso with "spread-winged eagle / N.P. Ames / Springfield" while the reverse ricasso exhibits "UNITED / STATES / 1835". The solid brass hilt has the typical 'fish-scale' handle and strong eagle marks embossed on both sides of the pommel. Shows normal wear and use. Front face of the brass guard exhibits the stamped initials of arsenal inspectors "H.K.C." enclosed within an oval. Initials "JM" are also stamped on the guard. In addition, the guard is marked "ORD" indicative of the US Ordnance Department. Hilt, with its swelled three rivet grips, is tight to the sword. Brass grips and guard bear a dark bronze patina with a covering of surface grime. Hand scratched into the dark guard face are three initials "W.M.T.".

Matching black leather scabbard is a handsome specimen, not marked or stamped. Scabbard is in very fine-plus, original condition complete with its brass throat and brass drag both still tightly attached to the scabbard with brass nails. Leather body is excellent and exhibits a smooth strong finish with no flaking, cracking or crazing. Brass stud on throat is tight. Stitching is also tight and strong. The wonderful buff leather belt rig with this sword is in remarkable original condition, still a very clean buff color that was never dyed. Belt is made by the New York firm of 'R. Dingee' and is so stamped in black ink on the inside of the belt. Leather belt rig is composed of four pieces to include a three-section leather belt connected with two large brass rings. An unusual, 3-piece brass buckle secures the belt sections. A leather frog is sewn to the two brass rings also suspends the sword and scabbard. The soldier's partial identification appears on an old, light colored paper tag that is glued to the reverse side of the frog. Paper tag is missing some pieces but reads "Serg't O. M. Cla___rty / Cook ____ / L Co 50th Regt NYSM / LAVANA, NY". Invites further research. Tag has been covered over with modern transparent tape.

the slightly stippled face of the circular, brass belt plate measures 1¾" in diameter and displays a raised spreadwinged eagle. Brass keeper is in the form of another 1¾" diameter circular disc and features ½" high, raised block letters "U S" on the face. An inter-connecting 'snake hook' or brass figure-8 link secures the plate and keeper.

These short swords are becoming difficult to locate in the collecting field today and this fine identified specimen with its original minty scabbard and super fine buff leather belt would make a superlative addition to any early US military edged weapon display or collection.

(480-101) $3,950.00

This sword has a 32-inch blade with a short central fuller and a 21-inch blued panel decorated with engraved and gilt scrollwok, ribands and five-point stars. The ribands are are engraved with names of famous Americans, one side with Washington, Lafayette, Green, Warren and Brooks and Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Munroe and J.O Adams. The blade shows light spotting and retains much of the guilt. It has a guilt brass guard with Federal shield langets. The quillons are flared and molded with scrollwork. The pommel is scrolled guilt brass with a star. The grip is fishskin wrapped with copper wire.

The guilt brass scabbard has two suspension rings below the throat. It has some minor dents and dings from normal use. This is a wonderful sword that retains most of the original guilt finish.

This sword was once part of the William H. Guthman collection.

(30-1456) $5,500.00

Here is an original, late Civil War enlisted Model 1840 light artillery saber that is complete with its original metal scabbard. Produced by the renowned New England swordmaking firm of Ames Manufacturing in Chicopee, Massachusetts, this type of edged weapon was issued to Federal horse artillerymen during the war. Made for mounted units, this weapon was delivered in 1864 and the blade and scabbard are both in very good condition. Termed an Ames Type 2, this variation was made from 1860 through 1865 and features a saber that has a brass handguard without a recess at the ricasso while its matching scabbard is fitted with a throat collar similar to the M1860 cavalry model. Clearly marked on the blade's obverse ricasso is the stamping "U.S. / C.E.W. / 1864". Reverse ricasso of blade bears the seldom seen, arched three line address of "AMES Mfg. Co / CHICOPEE / MASS" in clear but thin markings. This saber has a 32 ¼" long, curved, single edged steel blade with a flat top and a single wide fuller. Blade appears to have been cleaned and is in very good condition. It exhibits a light, semi-bright sheen with just the normal amount of pinprick rust pitting and dark age coloration overall. Original leather washer pad is strong and intact. Brass pommel has a 3/8" high, domed cap and bears no inspector marks "C.E.W." and "JH". Entire brass hilt, including the pommel was cleaned at one time but has since acquired a light bronze patina. Original grips, strong and tight, consist of a turned wooden handle with sixteen grooves wrapped with black bridle leather and encircled with original, twisted brass wire wrap in excellent condition. Leather is strong with just one or two light scuffs.

The undented iron scabbard has been cleaned and exhibits a smooth dusky gray sheen overall with scattered areas of surface pitting and oxidation. Drag is stamped with inspector mark "S". The large, iron, ring bands are tight and hold the two sword suspension rings. Scabbard's upper ring mount shows nice wear as evidence of this blade being belted and worn heavily. Throat is marked with small numeral "8". Directly above the number are the ultra light remains of the letters "S". This Ames edged weapon is a wonderful Civil War specimen of a contracted M1840 light artillery saber. A true wartime artifact that would make an outstanding addition to any saber collection.

(123-6165) $1,295.00

Ames manufactured this saber from 1844 until 1865. This one is referred to as a type one due to the recess in the handguard that accepts the scabbard throat. The 32-inch blade is a dusky gray peppery patina with very faint traces of pitting. The edge is excellent with no nicks. The obverse side is stamped with a US and the inspector's initials JH and the year 1855. All the stamping is deep and crisp. The reverse side is stamped AMES MFG. CO / CHICOPEE / MASS. The brass is a semi bright un-polished patina. The sword is wrapped with the original wire but the leather is missing. The scabbard is also a dusky gray color. It has a few small dings and one large dent just above the second ring. The scabbard spring is missing. You can just make out the J in the stamping on the drag. Overall the condition is good on this getting harder to find artillery saber.

(172-1545) $1,695.00

Here is a rare, imported, Type I Model 1840 light artillery enlisted saber that is complete with its original metal scabbard. The renowned P. D. Luneschloss firm of Solingen, Prussia, the oldest and most respected German sword maker of the period, manufactured this high-quality edged weapon. Interestingly, M1840 enlisted artillery sabers manufactured by P.D.L. are rarely seen in the collecting market today according to subject matter expert and author, John H. Thillmann, in his latest reference book titled Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers, Mowbray Publ., 2001. Prior to and during the Civil War, edged weapons such as these were purchased by a number of American importers / retailers who then sold the weapons to the U.S. Ordnance Department.

Made for light artillery (mounted units), this M1840 undated variation, termed a Type I, features an steel saber that has a conventional flat back and measures 32½" long with a width of 1 9/32". Weapon has a brass pommel cap, single brass knucklebow with a guard that exhibits an integral channeled recess at the ricasso. The recess in the saber's guard accepted the Type I scabbard. Clearly marked on the obverse ricasso of the blade is the strong stamping of P.D.L. enclosed in an oval with a serrated outer border. Reverse ricasso of blade is unmarked. The blade, which has not etching, is in very good condition and exhibits a mellow gray sheen with normal salt & pepper pitting along with some age coloration overall. Blade has the 'hatchet type' tip and appears to have been cleaned some time ago. Blade's true edge exhibits eight to ten small nicks over its length. Entire brass hilt, including the pommel, has acquired rich, pleasing bronze patina. Grips, strong and tight, consist of a turned wooden handle with nineteen grooves. Handle has been corded and re-wrapped with black bridle leather, then bound with original, twisted, brass wire wrap. The iron scabbard has no dents and exhibits a smooth dark plum-colored patina with scattered rust pockmarks over the length. Scabbard exhibits the "P" shaped style drag with its distinct edge and wide scabbard body. No stampings visible on the drag. The scabbard's two, large, iron mounting bands are tight and secure the 1¾" dia. suspension rings. This wonderful imported P.D.L. specimen of an early Type 1 M1840 artillery saber is a fine representative artifact of our Civil War and would make an outstanding addition to any edged weapons collection or military display.

(20-2524) $950.00

(See Peterson p. 110, ills. 101) 36.25" overall, blade 31.25 in length, .875" wide at hilt. Straight single edge, w/single broad fuller extending to beginning of false edge 15" from tip. Decorated on the obverse side with etched designs of floral sprays and a military trophy. The reverse side is similarly etched, but also bears an American eagle w/ribbon in its beak on which are some lines resembling script and apparently meant to look like "E Pluribus Unum. Blade is medium bright, etching sharp w/patches of light age spotting, & light pitting at the very tip. Two piece pearl grips w/brass wire wrap, w/small .25 chip at base, bordering a ferrule of gilded brass. the Ferrule of gilded The guard, which is cast in one piece, consists of a knuckle-bow, a large semi-circular counter-guard on the obverse side, and a short plain quillon, all of which retains considerable gilt.. Counter-guard bears on its stippled background the American eagle with shield. Scabbard is gilded brass w/ both a stud and two carrying rings, and is decorated w/a series of incised semi-circular lines and punched dot. Ends in decorative finial. Exhibits medium coppery patina. Overall condition VG plus. Extremely handsome display sword.

(194-141) $995.00

This is one of the 631 Model 1834 swords that Ames contracted with the Army in February 1864. The sword is patterned off of a British sword. Ames, being a tool and machine manufacturer and not a cutler, had manufacturing problems right from the start. Compounding his problems was the fact that the Army was originally going to purchase the swords from Ames and then collect from the officer's. The Secretary of War, Lewis Cass did not agree with this arrangement and ordered that Ames sell them direct. Also other sword makers started to supply this model to army officers.

The etched blade is 31 ¼ inches in length and 1 ¼ inches wide. Tillman's book says the blades were 32 inches in length. It has a center fuller that is 30 ½ inches long with unstopped ends. The etching on the obverse side is a set of crossed cannons, a US and an eagle. The ricasso is stamped ORD and the tang with the letter M. The reverse has a ribbon with A.P.Ames / Cutler Springfield and another US. On the ricasso is H.K.C. (Henry Craig Knox) and the tang is marked with the letter 1.

The knucklebow and guard are one piece cast brass with guilt. The boat style guard is also brass with guilt. The brass pommel cap is in two pieces. The grip is made of silver and wire-impressed. The original leather washer is present. The leather scabbard has a brass throat, center section and drag all guilt. The frog has a decorative brass frog stud. It was made with out carrying rings. Other than a few dents in the grip and the blade may have been shortened this is a nice example of the sword that almost put Ames out of business.

(169-113) $5,750.00

Offered is a high quality well made presentation grade sword. The blade is 32 ¾ inches long and 1 1/16 wide. The large fuller is 21 inches and the small fuller is 13 inches. The obverse is deeply etched foliate styled panoply of arms with a shield, an eagle and foliate. The reverse has the Clauberg standing knight, foliate, panoply of arms and a US. with more foliate. Except for one small nick and some minor pitting in the first couple inches of the blade it is in very good condition.

The brass guard is high - quality casting with the typical US and a sculpted eagle within the guard. The quillion is an eagle's head with a large beak and with the beard seen on many Clauberg qu