Offered is a boarding pike that was used by the Confederate Navy. The pike is 86 inches in length with a 20-inch crudely made 4-sided iron blade. The shaft is 1 ¾ inches in diameter and painted white. The area were the straps are attached to the pole is painted black.

This is the same pike on page 153 of Norm Flayderman's book AMERICAN POLEARMS 1526-1865. In the book it is described as a Confederate Naval Boarding Pike from the C.S.S. Virginia. With this pike is a letter from 1987 when the pike was purchased from MARYLAND LINE TRADER.

(558-444) $1,895.00

Here is an unusual variation of an original Confederate 'pike' in very good original condition that was produced by an unknown maker. Totally unmarked, the pike specimen exhibits a flat, triangular-shaped, double-edged 9" long blade atop a wooden staff. A small, 1½" diameter iron disc serves as a guard at the blade base. A 3½" long flat straight shaft evolves into a flat, tapered blade that measures 5½" long. A small casting flaw is evident on one side of the blade. Two 16½" long steel straps or shanks extend down both sides of the staff from the blade base and the 1" diameter iron ferrule. Straps are not recessed but lay on the surface of the wooden pole and screwed and nailed into the wood. A brass collar sits at the base of the guard and secures the pike blade. All metal exhibits scattered rust oxidation and has a dull gray color. Pike has not been cleaned and still retains a sharp true edge. The two-piece wooden shaft or pole measures a 96" long and has a 1 1/8" diameter. Artifact's shaft is made of hickory or ash and is still solid and strong. Shaft consists of two distinct sections that pull apart from each other at the center area for ease in transport. Visible on the exterior of the shaft is an old paper tag glued to the surface and exhibits the printed numeral "951". This unusual Confederate Civil War pike would fit well in any Civil War relic collection or edged weapon display.

(E2098) $3,950.00

Presented here is an original Confederate edged weapon sometimes referred to as a "Georgia-Style" lance or 'pike'. Joseph E. Brown, the Governor of Georgia during the Civil War, was a proponent of the lance early in the war and he armed his State troops with pikes. In early 1862, Brown issued an executive order to have his State produce 10,000 pikes of the "proper pattern" with steel blades mounted on wooden staffs or poles.

This unmarked specimen from an unknown maker exhibits a diamond-shaped, double-edged 12" long steel blade. Clearly visible on one side of the ricasso are two, distinct, circular dots or punch holes similar to maker's marks or proof marks. We have no information on the dots. Typical of some other style Georgia pikes, the blade on this specimen is straight from the ricasso to the 'spear' point. An iron 3½" long, oval guard rests at the base of the blade and on a circular iron ferrule which caps the wooden shaft. Two, 17¾" long wrought iron straps, a.k.a. ears, extend down the side of the staff from the base of the blade and the ferrule. The original straps are tightly recessed and cross-pinned into the wood with the original pins still tight and secure. All metal exhibits scattered rust oxidation and wears a light-colored gray patina overall. Blade appears to have been cleaned at one time.

Wooden shaft or pole measures 83½" long and has a 1 3/8" diameter. The well-seasoned, straight, hickory wood shaft is solid and strong. No cracks or breaks visible. Portion of the shaft wood surface exhibits a spiral-like design pressed into it, possibly from a set of grips or a cover to aid in handling the piece. Shaft is straight and tapers slightly 1" from the butt end and wears a circular brass band nailed in place. This original 'Georgia-style' Confederate pike is a fine collector artifact and certain to enhance any Civil War relic collection or edged weapon display.

(E2097) $3,500.00

Called the "BRIDLE-CUTTING " pike because of the sickle attachment extending from the side that made them very effective against cavalry. They were used to pull the enemy closer or to cut his bridle. The sickle blade was usually smaller than the length of the pike and only sharpened on one side.

Offered is a 40-inch section of a confederate pike of an unknown manufacturer. The steel spear point is 12 3/4 inches in length and 1 3/8 inches wide. The sickle shaped blade extends 4 inches from the main blade. It is sharpened on the inside only. The ricasso is unmarked. The blade is attached to the shaft by an iron collar and two wrought iron straps screwed to the shaft. The ash shaft has been broken to 27 inches in length.

(E2099) ORIGINALLY $1,995.00
REDUCED TO $1,750.00

(172-1944) $2,500.00

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

Saber specimen features a hefty iron hilt matched to a 34" long, curved, single-edged, and a non-fullered steel blade with a pronounced clipped point. The pleasing, 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) / N.STARR" in sharp, crisp marks. 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 is a very minor casting flaw, hardly noticeable. Blade 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 sliver of the leather wrap is missing on the grips right corner near the pommel.

Iron metal scabbard is strong and tight with no cracks or seam breaks. Retains its original two carry rings for suspension and drag. Body surface shows remains of its original black painted 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.

(E2154) $695.00

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) ORIGINALLY $1,250.00
REDUCED TO $995.00

(597-05) $1,250.00

Presented here is a classic example of a Confederate foot officer's sword made in New Orleans, Louisiana during the Civil War by former cutler, turned sword maker, Agruider Dufilho. Typically carried by Southern infantry officers during the War Between the States, this totally unmarked, well-made steel edged weapon bears some resemblance to the Federal Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword of the time. No scabbard is with this blade. Agruider Dufilho manufactured quality edged weapons for Confederate officers during that conflict but the numbers he made are lost to time. His New Orleans firm stamped many of the blades with his marker marked 'name and address' but just as many left the factory without any stampings or identifying marks at all. Though this specimen is completely void of markings or stampings, it exhibits many of the classic features of the well-known 'Dufilho' blade by the decoration on the pommel, guard casting and through the general style of manufacture as do all his maker marked pieces.

Our Dufilho officer's sword exhibits a flat back, a full length, single-edged, lightly curved steel blade that measures 29" long by 1 1/8" wide. Total length of the almost straight saber including grips measures 34¼" long. A 23" long unstopped fuller runs down each side of the undecorated blade flat. No narrow fullers. The carved, wood handled grips have a slight center swell and are wrapped with original black leather that is remarkably tight and in excellent condition with just slight scuffing. Has one very light crack but no flaking is visible. Grips have lost all but a minor segment of the single twist, brass wire wrap. This Confederate infantry officer's sword exhibits a standard rose design on its single band, brass cast hilt. Brass back strap and knucklebow meet a decorated, split brass pommel. Strap and knucklebow are loose at the base of the pommel and at the ferrule of the quillon. All brass wears a rich, mellow, untouched bronze patina. Blade itself wears a most pleasing, dusky salt and pepper gray coloring overall. No etching of any kind is visible. Also evident on the blade is a slight double-edged portion that runs for 8" from the tip. No evidence visible of sharpening to the blade's true edge but it does harbor half a dozen nicks overall. Hilt / guard does not retain its leather pad. This Confederate foot officer's sword made in New Orleans by A. Dufilho represents a classic original southern sword of the Civil War that is in wonderful honest condition. A true veteran CS collectible.

(558-53) ORIGINALLY $6,500.00
REDUCED TO $5,250.00

Presented here is a fine original specimen of an Confederate cavalry saber and scabbard made by the well known Memphis, TN firm of Thomas Leech & Co, a.k.a. the Memphis Novelty Works. Leech established his business in Memphis and produced a number of edged weapons there from September 1861 to May of 1862.

Typical of those sabers carried by numerous Southern horsemen during the War Between the States, this well-made steel specimen features a 36" long, single edged, slightly curved blade with a 27½" long, unstopped, wavy fuller and a flat back. Blade is unmarked, as is typical. Grips on this saber are strong and exhibit a center-swelled grooved wooden handle wrapped tightly in original black leather. Leather shows scattered spots of cracking, a few chips and scuffing but remains in very good, strong condition. Grooved handle is wound with a double twisted strand of copper wire that remains very tight and strong. The maker's stamp of "MEMPHIS / NOVELTY WORKS / THOs LEECH & Co." in an uneven, three-line marking is visible on the back of the quillon. The "MEMPHIS" stamping dates the manufacture of this cavalry saber to the war year Sep 61 to May 62 timeframe. Strong brass hilt features a robust, two-branch guard and a brass, high domed pommel cap of the Phrygian-helmet design sometime referred to as a 'high-hat' style. Grips and pommel are tight to the saber but the guard hilt is loose and appears to have been cast, not stamped. All brass has acquired a deep and pleasing, rich bronze patina. Total length of the saber including grips is 42¼" long.

Readily visible on the blade at either ricasso and down both lengths of the saber are crude casting imperfections inherent in edged weapons of Southern manufacture. Blade, which is still sharp, bears scattered areas of rust pitting marks and dark oxidation overall. True edge shows one edge nick 15" from the tip and also exhibits remnants of sheen on the obverse flat from a modern burnishing wheel. This can be diminished without much trouble. Saber is missing its leather pad.

The crudely constructed iron scabbard is a classic specimen, strong but dinged and dented from use. Retains its brass suspension mounts and iron rings but lacks its brass drag and brass throat collar. Lower ring still holds a period iron hook. Visible along the scabbard bottom edge is the very crude, folded-over and brazed seam so evident in southern-made scabbards of the period. Scabbard tip shows the crimp normally covered with the drag. This scabbard exhibits rough finishing work and has acquired a pleasing dark plum patina over the years. If one seeks a Confederate classic horseman's cavalry saber and scabbard, this original "Memphis Novelty Works" marked weapon is for you.

(558-55) ORIGINALLY $11,000.00
REDUCED TO $9,000.00

Presented here is a classic specimen of an original Confederate enlisted cavalryman's saber, sans scabbard. Often referred to as the 'Second Model Kenansville', this saber was made at the well-known Kenansville, North Carolina firm of Louis Froelich. In addition to its Southern heritage, this Confederate weapon has an interesting 1980-dated letter of provenance from the well-known military antiques firm of N. Flayderman & Co of Connecticut regarding this CS saber as being part of the collection of Lieutenant George E. Albee, a Civil War veteran with Berdan's Sharpshooters. Also included with the weapon is a copy of a circa 1890 New Haven , CT newspaper article regarding Albee and his collection, including mention of his Confederate saber. After the war, Lt. Albee continued in Army service and fought Indians in numerous western campaigns. Albee was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism at the Brazos River in Texas in 1869.

With the start of the war in 1861, sword maker Louis Froelich, in conjunction with partner B. Estvan, initially produced edged weapons at a Wilmington, NC facility. Later that same year, Froelich relocated to a production site in Kenansville that he named the 'Confederate States Armory'. Ironically, the facility was not a CS government entity as Froelich was the private and only owner of the company. Typical of the sabers carried by numerous Southern horsemen during the War Between the States, this Kenansville steel specimen was patterned after the Federal Model 1860 light cavalry saber.

Total length of the saber, including grips, is 40¾" long. Readily visible on the blade at either ricasso, and along both sides of the saber are crude casting imperfections inherent in edged weapons of Southern manufacture. This somewhat crudely-finished saber features a 35" long, single edged, slightly curved blade with a 35" long, unstopped, wavy fuller and a semi-flat back. Blade is unmarked and exhibits a casting flaw 2" from the reverse ricasso. No washer pad. Grips display traces of the original brown russet leather wrapped around its grooved wooden handle (similar to the Federal M1840 handle). Wood shows slight splitting near the hilt. Grips still exhibit the original, iron, single-strand wire wrap, loosely bound around the handle. No maker's mark on the ricasso, as usual. Strong, cast brass hilt features a robust, two-branch guard, pointed quillon and a brass, pommel cap. Edge of quillon displays the Roman numerics "I I I IV" carved on the side. Pommel has a small casting flaw at the upper reverse side. Grips, hilt and pommel are all tight to the saber. All the brass components have acquired a deep and pleasing, rich bronze patina. Blade bears scattered areas of rust pitting marks and dark oxidation and shows evidence of light to moderate cleaning overall. No edge nicks visible. No scabbard.

(558-51) ORIGINALLY $2,950.00
REDUCED TO $2,500.00

Presented here is a wonderful representative of an original Confederate cavalry saber, completely unmarked, and resting in its crude iron scabbard. Carried by Southern cavaliers during the War Between the States, this type of unmarked specimen is the most usual Confederate saber encountered in the collecting community. Saber bears a strong resemblance to the Federal Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber.

The original grips on this rebel edged weapon exhibit a slightly center-swelled, grooved wooden handle that is wrapped tightly in original, black-colored oil cloth or canvas. Cloth appears to have been painted with tar. Grips are wrapped with a small gauge, single, untwisted brass wire that is tight and strong. The robust brass hilt features a fine, two-branch guard and a brass pommel cap of the Phrygian-helmet pattern sometime referred to as a 'high-hat' style. Hilt is still tight to the blade tang. No leather pad or washer present. Most of the brass has acquired a deep brown patina with the pommel exhibiting a dusky sheen. The steel curved blade features a thick flat back, a length of 35¼", a width of 1 1/8" and exhibits a single, 26½" long unstopped fuller on either side. Readily visible on the blade at either ricasso and down the length of the saber are crude casting imperfections inherent in edged weapons of Southern manufacture. Blade has an obvious casting flaw / depression at the reverse ricasso that is 1¼" x ¼" and appears to never have been sharpened, as many rebel blades were. The overall length of the weapon is 43" when housed in its scabbard.

The unadorned, iron scabbard is in strong overall condition and is complete with its two iron suspension rings, brass mounts, brass throat collar and large iron drag. Collar is of brass and has an inner throat spring that is crudely riveted to the top of the scabbard. Scabbard has been painted black and shows moderate rust pitting in addition to two rust perforations visible on the scabbard body just above the drag. If one seeks a true, honest Confederate cavalry saber with scabbard, this is it.

(558-56) ORIGINALLY $3,950.00
REDUCED TO $3,400.00

Presented here is a wonderful representative of an original Confederate 'dog river style' cavalry saber. Carried by Southern cavaliers during the War Between the States, this specimen is the most usual Confederate saber encountered in the collecting community and it bears a strong resemblance to the Federal Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber. The grips on this rebel edged weapon exhibit a tapered, grooved wooden handle that is wrapped tightly in original, black bridle leather and wound with a small gauge, single, untwisted brass wire. Leather wrap suffers from some moderate scuffing and minor chipping in spots. The strong cast brass hilt features a symmetrical, two-branch guard with knucklebow mated to a heavy crude brass pommel cap of the Phrygian-helmet pattern. Interestingly, large ½" high letters (NV, NM? ) are crudely hand scratched on the inside of quillon. No leather pad or washer is present at the hilt. Hilt is tight and strong to the blade tang. All brass has acquired a deep, rich brown patina.

The steel curved blade with a flat back and a 'hatchet' style point has a length of 34½", a width of 1 1/8" with a single, 29 5/8" long, unstopped fuller on either flat. Blade has been cleaned at one time and wears a dusky medium-gray sheen overall with scattered pinprick pitting. Blade point has had a 1/8" long piece broken off long ago. Readily visible down the length of the saber are traces of crude casting imperfections inherent in edged weapons of Southern manufacture. Appears to have been sharpened and bears a definite bend to the left. The overall length of the weapon is 40¾".

(558-52) $2,450.00

This specimen is a wonderful example of an untouched Confederate Cavalry Sabre whose maker is unknown. It is a close copy of the U.S.Cavalry Model 1840. This particular sabre has a tapering cone grip, brown leather covered and wound with a single strand of untwisted brass wire. The leather is tight to the grip and the wire is complete. The three-branched guard and "high-hat" pommel cap are made of brass. They both have a nice dark untouched patina. The guard has approximately 1/4 inch of lateral play on the blade and is missing the leather washer. The curved blade is 33 ½ inches long, with a flat back and no fuller on either side. The point is slightly rounded with minor surface rust. The blade is a dusky brown in color and the edge has a few small nicks. It has no scabbard. This sabre demonstrates how the Confederacy tried to duplicate weapons used by the union army but lacked the material and machinery to produce the same quality results.

(562-01) $3,500.00

This specimen is a fine example of an untouched 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 covered with dark brown leather. It is wrapped with a double stranded copper wire. The leather is tight but some small pieces are missing. The two-branched guard and "high-hat" pommel cap are both made of roughly cast brass. They both have a nice dark untouched patina. The curved blade is 34 inches long, with rounded back and a single stopped fuller on either side. The blade is a dark brown patina in color and the edge has numerous nicks. Over-all length of this weapon is 39 3/4- inches.

The scabbard is made of iron with crudely made iron ring mounts located at 31/2 and 12 inches down from the iron throat. The rings are made of steel and are 1 1/4 inches in diameter. It appears to be an import scabbard, as it is a better quality than a CS manufactured scabbard and is longer than the sword by 3 inches.

(E2112) ORIGINALLY $2,950.00
REDUCED TO $2,400.00

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 short sword has a very crude cast CS in the crossguard and a star in the pommel, which gives it the name "CS &Star". In the book Collecting the Confederacy, by Shannon Pritchard, he states that they may have been made by McElroy of Macon Georgia. His reasoning is that when these are discovered with a scabbard, it is the same as the McElroy foot artillery saber. The blade is 18 ½ inches long with a single 13 inch fuller. The blade is a dark brown color and the hilt does have some play on the blade.

(558-69) ORIGINALLY $4,950.00
REDUCED TO $3,950.00

This is an unmarked Confederate artillery short sword identical to the one manufactured by Boyle, Gamble and MacFee in Richmond, Va. The sword is 24 ½ inches long with a nineteen-inch blade with a single 7-½ inch fuller. It is a semi-bright patina with nicks scattered throughout the length of the blade.

(558-58) $2,750.00

This is a Confederate short sword devoid of any markings. According to the book "Collecting the Confederacy" by Shannon Pritchard (page 9), this sword was probably made by W.J. McElroy in Macon Georgia. It has a crudely cast brass guard and grip. The recess in the quillion are finished out and show tool marks. The pommel is bare of decorations. The blade is 19 ¼ inches in length and is unfullered. It is 1 3/4 inches wide and tapers from the guard to swell again to the original size. It has a brown patina look with some minor signs of pitting.

(558-50) ORIGINALLY $2,950.00
REDUCED TO $2,650.00

This is a Confederate short sword devoid of any markings. It has a crudely cast brass guard and grip, the latter having scales. The pommel is bare of decorations. The blade is 18 1/2 inches in length and is double -edged with a single fuller.. 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.

(558-54) $1,700.00

Burger and Brothers manufactured artillery swords in Richmond, Virginia. They were cast using a course sand mold, which gives them the grainy texture. The brass grip is made in one piece with the quillion ornamented with a C and S. The 18 ½ inch blade starts out at the guard at 2 ¼ inch thick and tapers to 2 inches. The blade is a gunmetal-gray with dark age spots throughout.

(558-61) ORIGIALLY $5,500.00
REDUCED TO $4,250.00

This is a Confederate short sword devoid of any markings. It has a crudely cast brass guard and grip, the latter having scales. The pommel is bare of decorations. The quillion appears to have been filed. The blade is 18 1/2 inches in length and is double -edged with a single fuller.. It is 1 3/4 inches wide and tapers to a point. The tip has been slightly rounded. It has a brown patina look with some minor signs of pitting.

(558-72) $2,500.00

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

Here is a very fine presentation quality, imported 'Knights Head' style sword specimen made for the American militia market. Official regulations in the 1830s through 1840s called for infantry officer swords to have a straight blade and large counter guard. This wonderful example of a brass-mounted militia officer's presentation grade edged weapon is in excellent condition.

Weapon exhibits a 30¾" elliptical, double-edged straight blade with a long, narrow, center fuller on each flat that starts 3" up from the ricasso and goes to the very tip of the point. Reverse ricasso is plain while the obverse ricasso exhibits the 'standing knight in armor' maker's mark of W. Clauberg. The name "CLAUBERG" is above the standing figure and "SOLINGEN" rests below the figure. Just above the maker's name is the etched mark "IRON PROOF". Displayed on both sides of the blade are highly detailed, contrasting silver and gold-gilted engraved floral scrolls and military motif decorations. Above the reverse ricasso are panoplies of military arms followed by large letters "US". Additional floral scrolls follow. Obverse side bears military motifs and the spreadwinged eagle holding a pennant that reads "E PLURIBUS UNUM".

Both of the flats exhibit small undulating yet decorative-like acid-etching marks that start some 8" from the ricasso and fade away 3" from the point. Blade wears a pleasing dusky gray appearance. The tight grips are solid brass and made to resemble a Roman-style fasces with the blade tang surrounded with a tied bundle of horizontal pipes or sticks. The fasces were devices used for siege warfare in Roman and medieval times and symbolize the readiness for war. Solid brass pommel is cast in the form of a head wearing a classical helmet that faces downward. A large brass "D" style knucklebow exhibits decorative bullion type scrolls at the middle and appears to have a small period repair at one end. Large cast brass crossguard is detailed with turret-like devices at each end. The sword's brass quillon is large (4¼" x 3½") and takes the shape of a medieval shield.

Scabbard is all brass and bears two strong carry rings at the upper mounting band and a single carry ring at the lower band, typical of militia scabbards. Both sword bands are intricately carved in floral scroll motifs but appear only on the obverse side of the scabbard. Upper ring mount exhibits a small ornate brass stud for attachment to a sword belt. A small 'slipper' drag is visible at the scabbard tip. This very fine imported 1850s style militia officer's sword with its handsome, mellow brass mounted 'Knights Head' pommel is a fine specimen of early Americana edged weaponry and a great collectible.

(169-137) ORIGINALLY $7,500.00
REDUCED TO $6,500.00

The guilt brass guard is cast with a design of the liberty cap on a spear. The grip is a faceted silver engraved grip. The guilt brass pommel is a Knight's head. The guard is double stranded chain. The scabbard is guilt brass with a double ring at the top and a single ring below. It is engraved at each ring and around the drag. Stamped on the back is Ames Mfg. Co / CHIOPEE / MASS. It has no dings or dents. This is a great example of a quality militia officer's sword.

(597-08) $3,950.00

[123-6246] $3,650.00

(172-1823) $1,950.00

(172-1833) $1,895.00

(594-23) $1,450.00

Offered is a high-grade militia officer's eagle head sword and scabbard. The straight blade is 31-1/8 inches in length and one inch wide. The first 11-3/4 inches of the blade is blued with engraving covered with a gold wash. The obverse side has gold washed arched foliage design with the initials PDL, possibly Peter D. Luneschloss, two more decorative foliage designs and Panoply of arms. The reverse is identical without the initials. The highly detailed eagle head is made of brass with a parrot style beak. The brass guard is a reverse P. The counter guard is a highly detailed cast of an eagle with a shield that continues on to an eagle head as the quillon. The grip is also highly detailed brass front and back with mother of pearl grips.

The all-brass scabbard is engraved on the front around the frog stud on the tip, which is shaped like an acorn.

(554-02) $2,500.00

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

Gilt hilt assembly exhibits light wear and tarnish and is slightly loose. Silver ribbed grip also slightly loose. Black leather scabbard in excellent condition as are brass gilded mounting with their attractive mountings and incised bands of three stripes apiece. These latter exhibit light scratching consistent with age and usage. Else VG tending toward fine. An exceptional 1832 general officers sword.

(597-01) $4,500.00

Maker-mark [obverse ricasso]: "N.P. Ames/Cutler/ Springfield/1837"; inspector & US marking "United States" [reverse ricasso], "WS" [quillon]. Though done in light cursive script, the markings are crisp and entirely legible. The blade is ding-free and exhibits clean medium gray patina, with patches of light age spotting toward the tip. Washer is good shape and fully intact. Hilt assembly symmetrical and fairly tight. Brass-work exhibits dark coppery patina w/various nicks consistent with age and usage. Ordnance inspector marking "H.K.C./ ORD" present on cross guard. Grip leather in excellent condition' relatively supple, while exhibiting light but moderate cracking. Scabbard complete with throat, mounts & carrying rings & drag, all in good condition. With inspector's markings "J.M.", "H.K.C." visible on both sides of drag. Scabbard exhibits lightly mottled plum colored patina, with two closely spaced dings occurring on opposite sides, a foot above the drag. [probably placed intentionally to keep the sword from bouncing out of its scabbard on a ride.] Else VG, and rare! [Be advised that we seldom see 1833 dragoon sabers of this caliber].

(172-1722) $2,950.00

(123-6005) $195.00

The blade is in fair condition and exhibits a dusky gray sheen with salt & pepper pitting along with age coloration overall. Blade, with its 'hatchet type' tip, has been cleaned and shows a number of rough edge nicks over its entire length. Marked on the reverse ricasso of the blade is the seldom seen stamping of "N. P. AMES / CABBOTVILLE / 1848". Obverse ricasso shows "US" over inspector marks. Though readable, all stampings are rough due to rust pockmarking.

Brass hilt, knucklebow and pommel show a pleasing bronze patina. The iron scabbard has a few small dents and dings and exhibits a smooth salt and pepper patina with scattered rust pockmarks over the length. Also shows a small hole (1/8" dia) at the top ridge of the scabbard (?). No stampings visible on the drag. The scabbard's two, large, iron mounting bands are tight and secure the 1½" dia. suspension rings. A good early collectible.

(362-42) $850.00

(172-1847) $1,350.00

(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

(612-02) $4,950.00

(612-06) $4,650.00

(612-01) $3,450.00

(612-12) $3,150.00

A large, iron hilt features a two-band guard with integrated cutouts which features a cutout medallion bearing a small spreadwinged eagle above block letters "U S". A steel grip backstrap curves down at the pommel that is undecorated and features a tiered flat domed cap. Wood grips are sharkskin-covered and show wear and light scuffing. Brass wire wrap is a bit loose and us missing five twists from the handle. The plum-colored metal scabbard is unmarked and in very good condition overall with the entire surface with light rust pinprick pitting. Retains both bands, sword suspension mounts, throat and sword rings. No maker's stamp found on the scabbard. Bands and the drag are strong and tight. Scabbard body shows no dents. This original imported Model 1850 non-regulation Staff and Field officer's sword is a wonderful example of a Civil War edged weapon that would display well in any collection.

(612-05) $1,500.00

(172-1838) $750.00

(612-08) $9,850.00

The handsome edged weapon has a slight curve to it and is in wonderful condition. Manufactured from high-grade steel, the single-edged blade measures 32 long, is 1" wide, and has a single, stopped fuller 21¼" long fuller. On the flat of both sides of the blade, starting right above the ricasso, is a beautifully etched floral motif. The reverse ricasso is stamped with the seldom seen 'Clauberg standing knight' with the marks "W. CLAUBERG / SOLINGEN" stamped in an elongated arc above and below the knight. Obverse ricasso bears the firm's small, circular proof mark. Blade back bears the maker's mark of "IRON PROOF". Entire blade, with its acid-etched decoration, is shiny bright luster with just scant scattered oxidation. No nicks found on the blade edge but it does show some use. Obverse flat exhibits a finely detailed spreadwinged eagle clutching an oak leaf vine and pennant with "E PLURIBUS ENUM" in his beak. Reverse flat bears intricate etchings that surround the large script letters "US". Entire blade is in minty, bright shiny condition.

The large face of the iron hilt/guard features a two-branch guard that terminates into a wide knucklebow. Hilt is strong and tight and has been lightly cleaned at one time and exhibits a pleasing dusky patina. No leather washer. Original grips are in excellent condition and consist of a straight wooden handle wrapped in high quality, dark-colored rayskin with double-twist brass wire bound around the handle and each turn flanked by single strand brass wire. Rayskin is worn but excellent with the brass wire tight. The brass curved top strap on the grips and the brass pommels are undecorated.

The metal scabbard is an original specimen in beautiful, strong, undecorated condition and though cleaned at one time, it retains a pleasing dusky gray patina. Scabbard exhibits a smooth hard surface that is free of dents but does show mild scattered areas of oxidation. Rolled bottom seam of the scabbard is visible. Scabbard retains only one of its two, small attachment screws at the throat. This exceptional, non-regulation foot officer's sword with its scabbard is a fine and historic example of an imported high quality, edged weapon.

(612-03) $1,500.00

The scabbard is made of black sharkskin, adorned with highly-wrought gilt brass-work, displaying bright coppery patina. The upper carrying mount and drag feature military trophies while the center mount carries an unusual profile bust of George Washington. The sharkskin exhibits slight wear. Else fine to near mint. In all, an utterly superb, one-of-a-kind foot officers word.

(612-07) $7,950.00

Here is a handsome officer's edged weapon that has a slight curve to it and is in wonderful strong condition. Manufactured from high-grade steel, the single-edged blade measures 32 long, is 1" wide, and has a single, stopped fuller 21¼" long with an integrated 15" long narrow fuller. On the flat of both sides of the blade, starting right above the ricasso, is a beautifully etched motif of military accoutrements. including cannon, flags, lances and drums that extend for 4" to an ornate ivy vine. The reverse ricasso is stamped with the seldom seen 'Clauberg standing knight' with the marks "W. CLAUBERG / SOLINGEN" stamped in an elongated arc above and below the knight. Obverse ricasso is left blank. Ornate blade back bears the maker's inscription of "Manuf Klingenthal Cavalour". Entire blade, with its acid-etched decoration, has darkened with scattered oxidation and pinprick rust and now exhibits a most pleasing, dusky gray appearance and luster overall. No nicks found on the blade edge but it does show some use. Reverse flat exhibits a finely detailed spreadwinged eagle clutching an oak leaf vine and pennant with "E PLURIBUS ENUM" in his beak. Further extended toward the tip of the blade flat are additional etchings of a helmet and sword against a floral motif. Obverse flat bears intricate etchings that surround the words "Semper Paratus" in script followed by large script letters "US" within the tendrils of the vines. Entire blade is in minty, bright shiny condition and features a beautiful, stunning gold wash in place of normal frosting where the etchings are present.

The large face of the brass hilt/ guard features a scroll-like cutout display that flows into a decorative cutout branch that terminates into a wide strong knucklebow. Brass hilt is strong and tight and exhibits a very fine, mellow bronze patina that has not been cleaned. Large original leather washer is tight and intact. Original grips are in very good condition and consist of a straight wooden handle wrapped in high quality, dark-colored rayskin with double-twist brass wire bound around the handle and each turn flanked by single strand brass wire. Rayskin is in excellent condition with the brass wire tight. The brass curved top strap on the grips and the brass pommels are undecorated.

The sword's metal scabbard is an original specimen in beautiful, strong, undecorated original condition. Accoutrement retains its original, pleasing, factory browned body coloring with its brass furniture, including plain throat, upper and lower brass bands, mounts, and drag, all tight and secure. Scabbard exhibits a smooth hard surface that is free of dents but does show mild scattered dark spots of oxidation. Rolled bottom seam of the scabbard is visible. All brass retains most of its original gold gilt. Both bands, mounts and drag are tight. Scabbard retains its two small attachment screws at the throat. This exceptional, non-regulation foot officer's sword with its original scabbard is a beautiful and historic example of an imported high quality, edged weapon. Would make a wonderful focus to any Civil War weapon collection.

(172-1825) $3,500.00

(597-02) $4,500.00

The scabbard is also guilt-plated brass with two rings. The back is stamped "AMES MFG. CO / CHICOPEE / MASS". It has highly detailed engraved foliate around the rings and near the drag. In the center of the scabbard is large panoply of arms. The scabbard has a few minor dings and a professional repair 15 inches down the scabbard.

This is a rare sword that will be a great addition to any Civil War collection.

(E2141) $8,500.00

(123-6617) $2,950.00

(172-1827) $2,650.00

Maker mark "AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS." Barely visible on the obverse ricasso, but sharply etched on the scabbard. Blade is medium bright, exhibiting traces of light condensation. Displays the regulation foot officer etchings with solid "U.S." on the blade. Washer worn and a bit stiff. Hilt assembly tight and symmetrical. Smooth medium-bright gilt patina. Original sharkskin grip is tight and in superb condition, with equally tight wrap. Metal scabbard jappaned black with gilded carrying mounts, throat and drag. All lightly tarnished, with one slight ding near drag. Else VG and handsome. Superb display sword.

(123-6280) $2,950.00

Leather scabbard is in good condition with light crazing but no breaks, creases or folds. Brass furniture has some discoloration. The back of the throat is lightly marked "Ames MFG Co, Chicopee, Mass." Knucklebow, quillion and pommel cap are good. Wire wrap is 100% present and the grip shows light surface wear. Sword fits scabbard a little tight. Underside of counter guard is dirty from storage and needs cleaning. Leather washer at base of blade is present. Ricasso is etched lightly with "Ames MFG., Chicopee, Mass." True edge has one or two minor nicks. Etching is worn but still visible. Blade has splotching discoloration throughout.

(362-246) $1,395.00

Maker-mark, obverse ricasso: "W. H./Horstmann/ & Sons/ Philadelphia". Bright blade w/standard frosted blade, finely etched w/flags, military trophies, & floral patterns-[w/ "E Pluribus Unum" on the obverse & "US" on the reverse]. Blade edge exhibits two or three minor dings, w/ traces of tarnish and age spotting evident, especially near the tip. Washer missing. Gilt hilt assembly tight and symmetrical, w/light coppery patina. Fine tight shark skin grip w/slight wear, and deluxe stranded wire wrap. Come w/fine scarce sharkskin scabbard, lightly worn. Brass gilt carrying mounts and drag display patches of light tarnish and light coppery patina. All in all, with its fine sharkskin scabbard and matching grip, this is one highly attractive sword. Superb display piece.

(169-146) ORIGINALLY $3,750.00
REDUCED TO $3,250.00
FURTHER REDUCED TO $2,950.00

Specimen exhibits a fine appearance that is smooth and clean. Blade exhibits a cleaned and semi-bright sheen with just scattered light pinprick pitting which enhances its good looks. Blade edge bears three very tiny nicks on the blade's true edge. Marked on the reverse ricasso is "US / WD" (William Dickinson, armory sub-inspector). The obverse ricasso has "AMES MFG CO. / CABOTVILLE / 1849". All stampings clear and strong. The tight, brass hilt retains the original buff leather washer and a domed pommel cap that bears the inspector marks of "W.D." and "J.W.R." stamped on the pommel brim. Grips are in excellent condition with the original black bridle leather strong and dry but with no cracks or breaks. Excellent twisted brass wire wrap is tight and consists of 20-gauge wire with 15 twists per inch and 18 turns around the grip. Brass hilt, with its two-branch guard and knucklebow, is tight and strong. Brass appears to never have been cleaned and exhibits a rich, darkened mellow brass sheen.

The well-worn, steel scabbard wears a dull, light gray coloring from cleaning. Shows a single dent about 15" down from the throat. Upper ring mount bears a single inspector mark "D" in addition to a letter "B" handscratched below the throat. Upper ring mount shows heavy, telltale wear from this weapon being belted and worn much by a trooper during the war. Drag shows angled wear to its edge. The two sword ring bands are tight and secure two 1¼" diameter sword rings. Original scabbard retains its throat piece and exhibits a strong, brazed seam along the entire bottom length of the scabbard where the metal was rolled and joined. This fine, Civil War, Ames saber is a worthy specimen to any edged weapon display or collection.

(172-1839) $1,895.00

The heavy, two-branch brass guard is in good condition with the hilt a rich, bronze patina overall. Grips are good and have a wooden handle that is loose to the tang from wood shrinkage. Grips covered with cording and wrapped with thin black bridal leather. Leather dry and exhibits scattered scuffing and chipping with the twisted brass wire around the grips showing looseness at 5 or 6 loops. Saber has a brass pommel cap in the Phrygian design with a pommel brim that exhibits no inspector marks. Brass pommel and hilt of the sword all wear a pleasing bronze patina.

Heavy iron scabbard is unadorned and has acquired a dark, patina with scattered areas of moderate pitting. Brazed seam of the scabbard seam is visible along its length. Both sword mounts are tight and retain the original suspension rings. Upper ring mount shows heavy wear due to the rig being belted and worn much during the war. Drag has no visible markings. A handsome, heavy cavalry saber with its good looks would compliment any edged weapon collection or cavalry display.

(169-125) $1,100.00

The heavy, two-branch brass hilt still with its original buff leather washer is in fine condition, strong and tight, and retains a rich, bronze patina overall. Grips are choice and feature a wooden handle that is covered with cording and wrapped with thin black bridal leather. Twisted brass wire circles the grips. Leather wraps and wire all tight and very fine. Cavalry saber has a brass pommel cap in the Phrygian design with a pommel brim that exhibits no inspector marks but does show a rack # of "338" on the brim. Brass pommel and hilt of the sword all wear a pleasing bronze patina.

Heavy iron scabbard is unadorned and has acquired a dark, patina with scattered areas of light salt and pepper. Scabbard seam is visible along its length. Both sword mounts are tight and retain the original suspension rings. Drag has no markings. This handsome, heavy cavalry saber with its fine lines and good looks certainly would compliment any edged weapon collection or cavalry display.

(172-1932) $850.00

(492-42) $350.00

Dated 1864. Pommel, knucklebow, grip and counterguard all show nice, even patina. Brass thread and drag on scabbard match in color. Brass throat and drag are held in place by two, domed rivets on reverse. Each has one rivet missing. Knuckle bow is stamped "A.H.K." as is drag. Leather scabbard is lined on inside with red felt. Outside is in good condition with light surface crackling near bottom. Blade is excellent. No discoloration, no nicks in edge. Ricasso is stamped "U.S. / J.F. / 1864" on one side and "MADE BY AMES MFG. CO., CHICOPEE MASS" within scroll on the opposite side.

(123-6383) $795.00

Ames non-commissioned officers sword with leather scabbard and brass throat and drag. The blade is 32 ¼ inches long and has a semi -bright finish. It has a very good edge with no nicks. The blade is marked on the obverse side Made by - Ames MfcCo. - CHICOPEE - MASS and US - 1864 on the reverse side. The reverse also has inspector marks A.D.K. stamped between the US and 1864. The hilt is made of brass and has an untouched brass patina. The inspectors mark, A.H.K is stamped on the knucklebow. The leather scabbard is 33-1/4 inches in length. It has one weak area where the leather is cracked but it is not broken. Both the throat and drag match the patina of the sword. The drag has the inspector markings G.W.C.

(554-03) $545.00

This is a sword that was carried by Corporals and Sergeants during the Civil War. The blade is 30 inches long and is unmarked. It is a lightly cleaned to semi-bright patina. The brass hilt has a nice dark untouched finish. The inside counter guard has been bent downward, probably done in the field to keep it from digging into a person side. The scabbard is black leather with a brass throat and brass drag. The two small brass rivets on the drag and the felt washer are missing.

(E1915) $425.00

Brass hilt with its brass knucklebow, quillon and two-branch guard is strong and tight. Hilt bears a pleasing, mellow light bronze patina and retains the original buff leather washer in very good condition. Brass pommel cap of the Phrygian helmet design bears no decoration and no inspector's marks. Branches slightly asymmetrical. Wooden grips are original and wrapped with black bridle leather that shows no flaking, cracking or scuffing, but does have minor shrinkage at the seam. Wound around and secured to the grips is double-twisted wire of 22 gauge brass that exhibits slight looseness on a few twists.

Fitted to this saber blade is its original steel scabbard that exhibits a dusky semi-bright gray patina. Appears to have been heavily cleaned and shows scattered spots of light pinprick pitting overall. Scabbard is not bent or dented and is complete with its two suspension mounts, bands, rings, and its unmarked steel drag. No markings on the drag but the rolled seam is visible on the entire scabbard. As author and sword expert John Thillmann notes in his descriptive new book, "These sabers hold a great deal of collector appeal due to their fine lines and length of active service". This weapon is a wonderful specimen of the seldom seen 'Sheble & Fisher' M1840 heavy cavalry saber. A worthy addition to any Civil War display or saber collection.

(172-1934) $1,150.00

(362-318) $1,250.00

(172-1935) $2,250.00

The heavy, two-branch brass hilt, still with its leather washer, is in very good condition and exhibits a fine, untouched mellow bronze patina. Black bridle leather grips are in excellent condition and feature a wooden handle that is wrapped with a thin, double twisted brass wire wound around the handle. Wraps are tight as is the brass wire. Cavalry saber has a brass pommel cap in the Phrygian design. Hefty iron scabbard is unadorned and has been lightly cleaned. Wears a light dusky patina with scattered areas of salt and pepper rust pitting overall. Both sword mounts are tight and retain the suspension rings. The thick drag has nice angle wear at the bottom edge. This 'heavy cavalry' saber with its rugged looks and reasonable price easily compliments any edged weapon collection.

(E1960) $895.00

This battle weapon is a Civil War officer's, original, non-government regulation cavalry saber manufactured by the firm of Gerbruder Weyersberg of Solingen, Prussia (now Germany) and assembled by William H. Horstmann and Sons. Horstmann, a well-known sword retailer and importer in Philadelphia, contracted with the Prussian firm for high quality blades, which Horstmann imported and assembled with grips and then applied his blade address on the ricasso.

This handsome, slightly curved, high quality steel blade follows the Model 1840 pattern and measures 32½" long, has a width of 1 1/8" with a 24" long stopped fuller and 15" narrow fuller. Blade back exhibits an ornately etched design that runs for almost 15" on the ridge. Both blade flats exhibit beautifully acid-etched decorations with exquisite detail still evident on the metal. At the blade's obverse ricasso is the Weyersberg famous King's Head mark, above which is seen the etched retailer's name that reads "W. H. HORSTMANN / & SONS / PHILADELPHIA" in a three line layout. Above the maker's mark is a delicate foliate design that incorporates a military motif of flags, lances, drums and a shield device. The blade reverse ricasso is unmarked but above the ricasso is exhibited the same military motif design as the obverse. The light gray blade retains very fine, exquisite detail in its etching and still exhibits a stunning luster and sheen to the metal overall. Very lightly cleaned some time ago, the steel blade bears very tiny scattered pinprick pitting marks overall. Blade edge does appear to have been sharpened lightly in its' past.

The ornate, decorative cast brass hilt is in wonderful condition and displays the symmetrical two-branch guard integrated into the knucklebow. Quillon face shows a series of cast sunrays bursting from the center point while the quillon reverse side exhibits a fine cast spread eagle ringed with five point stars at the base. Retains its original cloth pad or washer. Brass pommel exhibits a cast oak leaf design along it edge and has a single-domed ornate cap. Grips are in excellent condition and feature a dark sharkskin-covered, center-swell wooden handle secured with fine double-twisted copper wire wound around the handle. Brass is tight and strong.

The steel scabbard is the original imported article and is in excellent condition. The unadorned steel scabbard, which is strong and tight, has a smooth hard surface that bears a bright nickel plating. Some dark spots of oxidation with scattered pinprick pitting are evident especially near the throat collar. Scabbard has both ring mounts and the mounts are tight and each secures a 1" diameter sword ring.

This non-regulation, cavalry officer's edged weapon is an outstanding, Horstmann-marked piece imported from the well-known Prussian firm of Gebruder Weyersberg. A truly impressive specimen of an officer's saber that would easily compliment any Civil War display or collection of arms.

(E2065) $1,495.00

Maker mark "HORSTMANN / & SONS / PHILADELPHIA" on reverse ricasso. Undated, uninspected. Plain import blade exhibits medium-bright patina with traces of condensation spotting. Ding-free. Washer intact. Hilt assembly tight and symmetrical. Brass work displays light copper patina with minor dings. Original leather grip cracking slightly with two tiny flaked spots near the pommel. Wire wrap tight with one loosened strand near the drag. Else VG with strong mounts, throat and drag. Solid Horstmann & Sons 'wristbreaker'.

(123-6387) $1,495.00

Offered is an example of the classic "wristbreaker" imported during the Civil War. The curved blade is 36 inches in length. Stamped on the obverse is what appears to be SOLINGEN. The blade is a dusky gray with light scattered areas of age discoloration. A few areas of very small blade nicks are present. The leather washer is missing. The brass hilt has two branches and knuckle bow. The pommel is of the Phrygian helmet style. The leather wrapped grip is in excellent condition as well as the double twisted brass wire wrap. The steel scabbard is a semi-dusky gray patina that has been wire brush cleaned. It has two iron mounting rings, It has some a few small dents that are typical of used cavalry sabers.

(172-1731) $695.00

While no Federal saber contracts for the C. Charles Hammond and Son Company have been found, they did have contract in 1864 to supply the U.S. Ordnance Department with axes, hatchets, hammers and tomahawks. Perhaps his sabers were made for a state militia contract. He was located in Boston until 1850 when he moved to Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania. Sometime after 1855 he moved to Philadelphia.

The blade is 35 ¾ inches long and 1 7/32 inches wide. It has a 24 ¾ inch wide fuller and a 17-inch narrow fuller. The obverse side has CHAMMOND stamped on the ricasso. It has a semi-bright patina with black age spots and no nicks. The hilt is a model 1840 two-branch guard and brass pommel cap. The leather washer is missing. The wood grip is covered with leather and wrapped with brass twisted wire. In some spots the wood is showing through the leather. The steel scabbard has a throat and two 1 ½ inch diameter mounting rings. It has a medium brown color patina with light surface rust. This is a nice example of a scarce sword manufactured by a company that not much information exists.

(E2111) $1,595.00

The Solingen firm of P.D.L. (P.D.Lunescchloss) was one of the oldest and most respected German manufactures of swords. They made blades, hilts and scabbard, all of which was high quality. Contractors, including Tiffany of New York imported officers' P.D.L. sabers.

The 34 inch curved blade is a dusky gray color with dark age spots. The obverse side is etched with an American eagle with a "E PLURIBU UNUM" The reverse ricasso is stamped P.D.L. and the blade is etched with a U.S. The hilt is brass, two branches, adorned with an acanthus fan and Doric capital, branches with laurel leaf pattern inside and out, deeply cast and chased pommel cap and laurel leaf border. The grip is wrapped in sharkskin and copper wire. The steel scabbard has two mounting rings and is stamped with a number 1 on the drag.

(539-04) $2,500.00

This is an attractive example of an original and rare Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber imported by the Philadelphia firm of William Horstmann. Clearly stamped on the obverse ricasso is the maker "HORSTMANN" over "PHILA". The reverse ricasso exhibits the lone letter "W" stamped on it. Known as the "Old Wristbreaker" to the Federal troopers who carried it, this four pound, eight ounce edged weapon is an attractive piece with a 35½" curved, unsharpened blade that retains its original shiny bright luster. The only complaint leveled against the M1840 was its excessive weight when it rested in its scabbard. Among the distinctive features on these M1840 sabers are the squared back profile, tapered grips, and the brass pommel cap that makes a right angle at the turn point from bottom to top of cap. Blade specimen exhibits a smooth and clean appearance with no pitting or oxidation whatsoever. Blade retains its original leather washer or pad in strong condition. Pommel cap, of the Phrygian helmet design, bears no decoration, no inspector's marks but does exhibit a mellow golden brown patina. The strong, wooden walnut grips are wrapped with black bridle leather and secured with 22 gauge, single twist, gilded copper or brass wire wound around the grips, nice and tight. Leather has a few light scuff marks but it remains tight and has no cracking or flaking at all. The brass sword hilt, with its brass knucklebow, quillon and two-branch guard, is strong and tight. Hilt bears a pleasing, satiny bronze patina that has some areas of bright brass peeking through. Fitted to this saber blade is its original steel scabbard in very fine condition. Scabbard wears a dark, mottled plum-like patina mixed overall with scattered areas of dark discoloration and fine pitting. Scabbard retains its throat piece and exhibits a strong, brazed seam along the entire bottom length of the scabbard where the metal was rolled and joined. Piece exhibits a slight ½" long fissure at the drag with a single dent on each side of scabbard 4" from the drag tip. Scabbard is complete with its two suspension ring bands, rings, and steel drag. This war weapon is a very fine specimen of a Horstmann heavy cavalry saber and is a worthy specimen that would enhance any Civil War display or sword collection.

(172-1404) $1,595.00

(172-1933) $1,595.00

(172-1936) $1,350.00

The 34-½ inch blade is deeply etched. The obverse is a panoply of arms a foliate and the reverse has foliate with a U.S.C. The manufactures' name C. Roby, 7 Co. and address, W.Chelmsford, Mass are also etched on the blade. "IRON PROOF" is etched on the back of the blade. The blade is in excellent condition with some dark age spots out on the tip.

The dent free metal scabbard has a brass throat, two brass mounting rings and a brass drag. Both the mounts and the drag are engraved in a floral design.

(172-1826) $9,500.00

This is a difficult-to-find Model 1860 enlisted man's cavalry saber by maker J. E. Bleckmann imported from Solingen, Prussia (Germany). The firm of J. E. Bleckmann was founded in Solingen in 1808 and continued in business until 1880. Their products were produced in small numbers but all were quality-made pieces. This slightly curved saber blade follows the characteristics of an Ames blade and measures 34½" long with a width of 1 1/16", and features a 27" long, wide fuller and a narrow fuller 18½" long. The blade back has a slight rounding to it and the reverse ricasso exhibits the Bleckmann blade strike of 'bow and arrow' with "B" and "M" inside of the bow. The brass hilt is slightly loose and retains its original buff leather washer and a domed pommel cap. Hilt is untouched and exhibits a mellow patina and no visible inspector marks.

Sword grips exhibit the typical shallow groove, leather covered wood handle with twisted brass wire wrapped around the handle. Handle slightly loose at the hilt / quillon with the black bridle leather cover on the handle exhibiting a sliver of leather missing at that point. Twisted brass wire around the grip is strong. The blade's steel scabbard has acquired a light surface coating of pinprick rusting and is free of dents and dings. Drag has little wear but also has a slight rusting surface. The two ring mounts are tight and hold two 1 3/16" diameter sword rings. A nice specimen, this J. E. Bleckmann imported light cavalry saber is reasonably priced and would add a highlight any Civil War edged weapon collection.

(E2143) $750.00

(172-1834) $1,350.00

Leather grip and wire wrap are in excellent condition. Pommel cap and knucklebow have nice, matching patina. Pommel cap stamped with "E.G.S." Leather cushion still present. Scabbard, bands and carrying rings all have an excellent, dark patina. No dings or dents in scabbard. Ricasso is stamped "U.S.", "L.L. ___862". "1" in date is very faint. Opposite side is stamped "MANSFIELD & LAMB, FORESTDALE, RI". "FORESTDALE" stamp is somewhat worn. Blade is in very nice condition with light surface discoloration from age. Edge has no visible nicks. Nice example!

(362-180) $1,450.00

Maker mark "AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS." Inspector mark "U. [S.] / J.T. / 1860". Markings worn though legible. Blade exhibits medium gray patina running the length of the sword w/minor dings. Washer present. Hilt assembly tight and symmetrical. Brass smooth and bright. Original grip leather tight and very good, as is wire wrap. Scabbard has been painted (many years ago) a smooth, rust-colored black. Overall VG. Highly collectible 1860-dated sabre.

(123-6385) $1,695.00

Metal scabbard is painted black. Someone over the years attempted to clean the scabbard between carrying rings. This area shows the nice patina that is underneath. Someone with the skill and patience can clean this up and help its value. Scabbard also shows usual dents on lower mid-section. The actual sabre is in good condition. Pommel cap, knucklebow and counterguard are nice with a rich patina. Leather grip has one small chip out of it near the top. The wire wrap is very good. 100% of the leather washer is present at underside of counterguard. Ricasso is marked "C. Roby, W. Chelmsford, Mass." while other side is stamped "US, 1865 A.G.M." Blade is very nice with just light discoloration from age. The edge has two or three very small nicks.

(E1737) $895.00

W. H. Horstmann and Sons was a Philadelphia sword assembler. They were not engaged in making sword blades but they did their own brass parts such as guards, pommel caps and scabbard mounts.

Offered is a fine Model 1860 cavalry officer's saber assembled by Horstmann. The blade is a Weyerberg blade. The Weyersberg family were prominent swordmaker in Solingen. This blade is identified by the Kings head with a 5-point crown on the obverse, which is one of their marks. The blade is the short blade, 31 ½ inches in length. The width is 1 1/8 inches and the thickness is 5/16. The bade is etched with foliate, scrool, panoply of arms and foliate on both sides and the name, W.H. Horstmann and Son, Philadelphia, Pa. on the obverse. It has some dark spots near the tip caused by rust.

The hilt is a plain enlisted type with some decoration on the two-branch guard and the pommel. The grip is sharkskin covered with a two strand twisted brass wire that is slightly loose at the top. The scabbard is steel with plain wide brass mounts and drag.

(169-142) ORIGINALLY $3,750.00
REDUCED TO $3,000.00
FURTHER REDUCED TO $2,850.00

Here is a fine quality saber of the type issued to Federal horsemen during the American Civil War. Produced under the smallest government contract for sabers (10,000) by the D. J. Millard Company's manufacturing center in Clayville, New York, this early production weapon is the Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber. Considered a lighter, more maneuverable weapon than its predecessor the M1840 Wristbreaker, the light cavalry saber weighed 3lbs, 7 oz in the scabbard.

The blade length of this weapon measures 34½", width is 1 3/32" with a wide fuller 27½" long and the narrow fuller 18¼" long. Marked on the reverse ricasso is the maker's seldom seen, three-line address "D. J. MILLARD / CLAYVILLE / N.Y.". Obverse ricasso shows fine and clear government stampings of "US / C.E.W. (inspector Charles E. Wilson) / 1862". In discussion with John H. Thillmann, author of the fine reference study titled Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers, Mowbray Publ, 2001, the rarely seen, straight line address on the Millard cavalry saber indicates the saber is likely one of the first 500 blades produced by other American makers but under Millard's name. Speculation is offered that this procedure allowed Millard to meet his timely US Ordnance contract obligations before his own more recognizable 'circular' address stamp was ready for production. The maker's reverse address shows very thin letters "D" and "J", as well as the letter "C" on the obverse. The strong curved blade is not bent and appears to have been lightly cleaned at one time. It exhibits a mottled and very pleasing dusky light-gray patina, along with some scattered pin prick rust pitting overall. Two very tiny edge nicks are found on the true edge.

Brass domed pommel cap is tight and its brim exhibits government inspector's marks "C.E.W." Brass hilt with its two-branch guard and knucklebow is symmetrical, not cracked or bent. It is missing its original buff leather washer but it exposes the numeral "65" stamped into the brass hilt. Hilt, which wears a rich, pleasing bronze patina overall, exhibits a very slight movement as is normal in these war weapons. The shallow grooved, center-swell grips feature black bridle leather wrap in wonderful original condition with no rips or tears. Brass wire wrap is original and still very tight. Steel scabbard is in excellent condition with no dents. Artifact has acquired a handsome dark gray patina with few areas of dark oxidation and some pinprick pitting. Drag exhibits sharp government inspector marks of "J.F." (unknown inspector) as well as light scattered rust pock markings. A rare, early production David J Millard light cavalry saber with its original scabbard that would surely enhance and compliment any collection of finely crafted, American-made, Civil War edged weapons.

(172-1726) $1,850.00

Offered is one of 37,500 cavalry sabers manufactured by Mansfield and Lamb and dated 1862. The 35-inch blade has a bright finish with no nicks. The ricasso is marked on the obverse side U.S. / D.F.C / 1862. and the reverse is stamped MANSFIELD / (in an arc, ends down) & / LAMB / FORESTDALE RI (in an arc - ends up). The hilt has a dull slightly polished patina. Original leather wrap and washer are present as well as the original wire wrap. The pommel and guard are both stamped with an F.C. The scabbard has a light gray dusky patina. It has two 1 ¼ inch rings located 8 ½ inch apart. It has one very small dent. The drag is stamped A on one side and the number 31 on the other side.

(172-1729) $1,695.00

Offered is one of 27,060 Model 1860 cavalry saber manufactured by Emerson and Silver and dated 1864. The 34 15/16-inch blade has a bright finish with a few no nicks. The ricasso is marked on the obverse side U.S. / D.F.M. / 1864. and the reverse is stamped EMERSON/&/SILVER / TRENTON/ N. J. (arched). . The hilt has a dull unpolished patina. Original leather wrap and washer are present as well as the original wire wrap. The pommel is stamped with a D.F.M. The scabbard has a dark brown dusky patina. It has two 1 ¼ inch rings located 8 1/2 inch apart. It is free of dings. The drag is pitted with no visible stamping.

(172-1730) $1,495.00

This saber was manufactured by the most highly respected Solingen, Prussia, and imported to the U.S. for use in the Civil War. The curved 35-½ inch blade is a gray dusky peppery patina with only two small nicks. The obverse side is etched with a panoply of arms, and an eagle with a ribbon that reads E. PLURBUS UNUM. The reverse has the Clauberg standing knight on the ricasso and the blade is etched with a panoply of arms and a script US. The blade back is marked IRON PROOF. The brass hilt is the classic prewar U.S. style. The quillon adornment is a doric capital feature below acanthus leaves. Both the branches have laurel leaf cast designs. The pommel cap is decorated with laurel leaf casting work. The grip is covered in sharkskin and wrapped in gilded copper. The scabbard with this sword is a replacement scabbard. It is an 1840 model scabbard.

(539-03) $2,750.00

(612-10) $6,995.00

The blade shows "Ames Mfg. Sword Co, Chicopee, Mass." The blade has a quill top from the guard two thirds down the blade. The top of the blade shows a Naval cannon and cannon balls with an eagle on top and a sunburst above. Below that is a fouled anchor, the inscription "USN," and a dolphin. Pictured next is a figure-eight knot of rope, leaves and stems followed by a sunburst.

The top of the reverse side of the blade shows a fouled anchor and a shield with stars and stripes. Next is a spot for the owner's name to be inscribed within a circle of stars (not used). The blade features a stand of arms consisting of a sword, trident, pike, boarding axe, spear and a flag that reads "USN."

The rebuilt scabbard has a carry ring attached to a figure-eight rope knot on the throat, marked "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass." The center fitting also has a figure-eight knot holding the carry ring. The drag tip is in the shape of a dolphin.

(492-43) $850.00

(172-1928) $2,950.00

Medium bright blade measuring 26" in length and 1.125" in width at ricasso. Features etched sunburst eagle, anchor and "U.S.N" on the reverse - trophies and floral spray on the obverse. Blade etching & lettering lightly worn but distinct; exhibits patches of light pitting from mid-point to tip. Hilt assembly tight and symmetrical. Bright gilt brass-work exhibits light scratching. Superb sharkskin grip with tight brass-wire wrap. Black leather scabbard with gilt mounts and drag. Leather exhibits light cracking, else strong and solid. Mountings display a variety of light dings consistent with age and usage. A handsome 1850s-CW era naval officers sword. Superb collectible.

(172-1824) $3,950.00

Ca. 1860s. Maker-mark, obverse ricasso: "Ames Mfg. Co./ Chicopee/ Mass." Heavy substantial Civil War era blade measuring 1 1/16" in width at the ricasso. Bright, near fine, ding free w/ slight wear & light scattered patches of age spotting. Features standard blade etchings [eagle, anchor, floral patterns & masts, w/ "USN" on reverse]. Washer present. Hilt assembly tight and symmetrical w/bright gilt "USN" knuckle guard. Near mint sharkskin grip w/tight brass-wire wrap. The accompanying scabbard consists only of the upper portion with the two carrying mounts, eleven inches in all. Throat mount carries the Ames marking, and both mounts are tarnished, and what leather there is is cracking and scuffed. Nonetheless, an exceptionally superb M1852 naval blade.

(30-1460) $3,250.00

Black leather scabbard has the standard brass riveted seam & frog finial To which is attached a jury-rigged, post-war leather frog present [with belt loop]. Leather exhibits light cracking but no flaking, and is in exceptionally good shape. Overall, VG plus. Great display cutlass, excellent collectible.

(123-6590) $1,550.00

(362-317) $1,250.00

(172-1900) $725.00

Here is an altered example of an original, Ames-produced Model 1841 Naval Cutlass as would have been carried and used by U.S. Navy seamen aboard ship. The straight, double-edged weapon has a median center ridge and was of the new 1841 pattern for cutlasses. Influenced by the M1833 Foot Artillery sword, these cutlass specimens were produced in 1842 by the Ames manufacturing facility in Massachusetts. The result was that the cutlass was unwieldy and heavy. Blade has been altered and appears to have been 'trimmed down' in width and in thickness. Outline of the blade is similar to the 1833 piece but the M1841 has no fullers. Blade's reverse ricasso exhibits the remains of the maker's four-line stamping and displays only the word "MASS". Stamping is small but clear. Obverse markings show only "U.S.N.". Stamping is legible. The blade of this boarding cutlass measures 21" long and a full 1 3/8" wide at the ricasso. Blade's true edge exhibits numerous edge nicks dings on both flats and has been cleaned. Blade shows a dusky gray sheen and a few scattered specks of rust pitting overall. The sheet brass hilt / guard, affixed to the brass, 'fish scale-style', center-swell handle, is stamped with the numbers "10" and "78" on the inside guard. Outside edges of the guard are thickened for strength and the quillon terminates in a disc above the blade back. Grip and pommel are cast from the same mold and has the three transverse rivets that hold the blade tang and the pommel tang. Cutlass has lost its original leather washer at the ricasso. Eagle stamping on both sides of the pommel has worn thin.

The scabbard, constructed of black bridle leather, retains only the upper half of the device and is missing the entire lower section. Remaining leather scabbard, which measures 11" long from the brass throat to the break, exhibits a smooth hard surface with just scattered cracking and scuffing overall. The round brass frog spur is tight to the mount. Stitching is tight and strong. Here is a M1841 Naval Cutlass veteran with character in used condition.

(558-66) $1,250.00

Offered is a Model 1841 cutlass that was manufactured by Ames. On the sides of the brass pommel are an eagle and a shield. The design on the grip is scalloped. The blade is a straight, double edged and 20 3/8 inches in length. The blade is a gunmetal gray with dark age spots and some pitting. Blade markings are no longer visible.

(558-59) $950.00

Most likely a private purchase by the Federal medical officer, this imported sword measures a total of 35" long and has a 28" long blade by ¾" wide at the hilt. In excellent condition, this straight, double-edged, evenly tapered, diamond-shape blade exhibits a profuse, decorative floral design etching on both flats. Blade has very light salt & pepper rust oxidation spots but mostly bright overall. Obverse ricasso shows the importer's mark of a 'Knight's Head' followed with the address "W. H. / Horstman / & Sons / Philadelphia" followed by floral designs and raised lettering within a long, decorative oval ring that reads "United States Medical Staff" in script. Reverse flat shows similar floral designs along with military motifs.

The ornate hilt is gilded with highly detailed cast brass and is in three parts; grip, pommel and guard. Both sides of the grip are molded with one bearing an oval medallion with an American spreadwinged eagle. The guard consists of two graceful quillons decorated with leaf motifs, in addition to two shield devices, one of the obverse and another on the reverse side of the hilt. The reverse shield is plain with raised borders while the obverse shield bears the letters "M S" (Medical Service) in old English script above thirteen 5-pointed stars all encircled with laurel leaves. Pommel is pineapple-shaped and secures the tang of the blade.

The undented metal scabbard is also gilded brass and exhibits highlights of gold gilt on the entire piece. Specimen has its decorative upper band 1½" from the throat and is decorated with geometric and floral designs. This band bears two suspension rings at either side while 3" below this band is another longer band, similarly decorated with only one suspension ring. The scabbard drag is decorated in high relief with standard oak leaf floral designs on both sides. All brass on the sword and scabbard wears a fine, light mellow patina overall.

This excellent condition, German-imported medical sword complete with its metal scabbard is a fantastic collectible that would highlight any edged weapon collection or medical grouping.

(30-1517) $2,350.00

This small, but menacing specimen of a professionally made dagger is commonly called a dirk or boot knife. Produced in Sheffield, England near the turn of the 19th century by the firm of A. J. Jordan Cutlery Co, this weapon was typical of the type made for the trade around the time of the Klondike Gold Rust in Alaska and also the Spanish-American War. This dagger features a sharp, steel, diamond-edged, marked blade that measures 3½" long and is topped with an ornate 2¼" long, carved ivory grip. A 1¾" diameter, oval guard separates the blade from the handle. Ferrule is silver and ornately decorated. Ricasso displays the maker's stamp of "A.J. JORDAN / CUTLERY Co. / SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND". A dark brown, one-piece leather sheath encloses this dagger and measures 4" long x ½" wide. Stitching is tight and strong but the original leather belt loop attachment is missing. Blade slides smoothly and securely into its sheath and produces an overall length of 7" total. This handsome specimen would display well in any blade collection.

(123-6420) $350.00

Listed here is a rare, original Pattern 1861 'Dahlgren' bowie knife often referred to as the Plymouth Naval Rifle Bowie Knife Bayonet. Designed in 1856 by U.S. Navy Admiral John A. B. Dahlgren for use aboard his ship, the USS Plymouth, this Ames-marked knife replaced the saber-style bayonet that was first issued with the Plymouth Whitney Rifle musket. The Dahlgren bowie knife bayonet is considered to be one of the best bayonet designs of the nineteenth century.

Produced for the Navy by well-known arms maker Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts in September 1861, this finely-crafted edged weapon features an unfullered, bowie-shaped, spear point blade 12 1/8" long with a modified clipped point tip on the obverse side. Still quite sharp, the hefty, 3/8" thick steel blade is in excellent condition with just scattered areas of surface rust pitting. Knife has a one-piece pommel, guard and back strap of heavy brass with a one-piece walnut grip fitted between the pommel back strap and the guard. Base of the brass pommel is stamped with the government armory sub-inspector's initials "DR" (David Rice - ASI), in a small oval. All brass has acquired dark bronze patina with a few dark oxidation spots scattered about between the light dings and scuffmarks. Bottom of the walnut grip features four finger grooves for a positive grasp. Brass hilt is secured to the grips by a long brass wood screw vertically traversing the hilt.

Admiral Dahlgren's own description of this foreboding weapon states "The special bayonet is a short, broad and stout knife of the well known bowie-pattern, the principal use of which I designed to be in the hand in close conflict as in boarding." Stamped on the center obverse ricasso is the markings "U.S.N. / D.R. / 1863" while the reverse ricasso bears the maker's three-line mark of "AMES MFG & CO / CHICOPEE / MASS". The accompanying original, rare leather scabbard is unmarked and in good condition with one crease or weak area 6 ¾" from the tip. Throat and tip are constructed of brass while the sheath portion is of black bridle leather. Leather surface exhibits very slight crazing with all stitching tight and strong. Brass throat collar tightly secured with four thin brass rivets. Brass tip is just slightly loose. Here is a fine opportunity to own a rare and unique edged weapon specimen of the American Navy in the Civil War.

(E2126) $2,250.00

Presented here is an original fighting sideknife of British manufacture often called an English Bowie knife or dirk. The wickedly handsome weapon measures a total of 9¾" long point to pommel and features a double-edged, diamond-shaped, forged steel blade. The very sharp, 5½" long, spear point blade has a ¾" wide ricasso that bears a fine maker's mark of "J. MORETON" over some thin and hard-to-decipher lettering. The firm of J. Moreton was well known in Sheffield for its quality silver manufactured items. Handle grips are of Mother of Pearl. Both pommel and quillon are German silver are bear intricately engraved floral motifs. The pressed paper sheath is covered with a red leather veneer that decorated with gold-tooled designs. Specimen retains its German silver throat but has lost its silver tip. Leather surface shows scuffing and wear and the tip of the shealth has slightly separated. The unmarked steel blade exhibits a surface that appears to have been cleaned and sharpened at one time. Blade edge is still unforgiving. No rust or discoloration visible. Here is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a handsome and wonderful English Bowie fighting knife so common in the American Civil War.

(172-1686) $750.00

This is a smith made 17-inch bowie knife with an 11.5" single-edged clipped-end blade with 1.5" choil. Stamped on the left ricasso is the maker, D. A. Scott. It has a forged steel S-form quillon guard. The octagonal slightly tapered rosewood grip has a rectangular German silver escutcheon on left side, engraved S.N. Coe. It also has a German silver front collar and an oval German silver pommel plate attached with hand-made hexagonal brass capstan nut.

The scabbard is black leather sewn over a forged sheet copper interior. Some copper is exposed near the tip and the belt loop is missing.

(30-1489) $12,500.00

Offered is a superb condition Bowie knife manufactured by George Wostenholm & Son. Wostenholm and Son started making Bowie knives in the late 1830's and eventually became the number one supplier of quality Bowie knives in America with agents from coast to coast.

This particular Bowie is 13 5/8 inches long with a 9 ¼ inch blade. The blade has a clip-point, single edge and 5-½ inch false edge. Blade markings are WOSTENHOLM&SON/WASHINGTON WORKS/SHEFFIELD. Also on the ricasso is marked I*XL. Since the Washington Works factory was established in 1848, this Bowie was produced after 1848. The blade is bright polished patina, as close to perfect as you will find. It has two areas where it has been scratched, probably with a fine steel wool and some light pinprick pitting concentrated in a small area near the center of the blade. The crossguard is made of german silver as well as the pommel. The grips are two-piece stag antler secured by four silver pins. On the one grip is a small silver plate with CAPTAIN M.A.MOORE engraved on it.

The red leather scabbard is marked with the I*XL. Attached by the silver frog stud is a black leather frog. The tip and the throat on the scabbard are made from german silver. One of the best condition Bowie knives we have handled for a longtime.

(30-1490) $8,950.00

"California" is the legend in the center of the etched panel, which also displays scrollwork and mounted horsemen, on the obverse of the 8¾" blade of this Sheffield Bowie Knife by W. F. Jackson. The knife is 13½" overall, the blade being 1/8" thick at the ricasso with a 4" chamfered clipped point. The blade is 1 1/16" wide above the ricasso and flares to 1 1/4" wide at the base of the clipped point. The blade retains most of the original mint luster with just some minor staining on the obverse, which does, however, obscure some of the etched panel. Just one tiny chip at the tip. German silver oval cross guard and one piece plain ebony grip secured by three German silver pins, perfect.

Original dark red moroccan leather covered paste board scabbard with gilt embossed decoration. German silver mounts, missing the frog stud, otherwise the scabbard is about perfect. Scarce knife in wonderful condition.

(541-19) $3,500.00

Overall this knife is 11 ¼ inches in length with a 7-inch spear point blade. The handle is made from bone, dark on one side and light on the other. It is attached to the knife by four brass rivets. On one side is an inlayed blank silver plaque. The guard is made of silver. The blade is made of polished bright steel with etching on one side. The etched side is marked by stamp on the ricasso with the letters AKXLN inside a square. The blade etching is light in places but still legible. It is etched In the front of the blade with

AMERICANS
FOR NOTHING BUT WHAT IS
RIGHT
AND SUBMIT TO NOTHING
THAT IS
WRONG.

Followed with an eagle with spread wings and holding a banner that reads READY TO DEFEND. To the right of the eagle it is etched with

THE UNITED STATES
THE LAND OF THE FREE
AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE
PROTECTED
BY HER NOBLE AND BRAVE
VOLUNTEERS.

The bade has some dark spots, very light almost unnoticeable pitting near the point and two approximately 1/16 inch nicks on the blade. The brown leather scabbard embossed in gold trim and the silver throat is original but the tip is a crudely manufactured brass replacement made from a period sword or bayonet tip. It has a very dark patina and has been on the knife for a long period of time. This is a great knife for a period patriotic item.

(30-1470) ORIGINALLY $1,950.00
REDUCED TO $1,450.00

Made of German nickel silver, the spear shaped blade measures 9.5 in length, .75" in width-w/jointed handle measuring 4.125", for a total length of 13.625". Features a cleverly crenellated down-turned cross-guard measuring 1.125"in width. The handle is inscribed "I.N. Nickolls" on one side, and a small pine tree on the other. Scabbard has carrying ring mounted on one side, and a pine tree with climbing vine on the other. Blade exhibits traces of tarnish and condensation. Scabbard displays light dings on both sides near the drag. Else VG, and highly attractive. Excellent collectible.

(30-1502) $1,250.00

McAden, Jr., John W., and Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr. Carolina Beach, NC.: SlapDash Publishing, 2008. Hardback with dustjacket. 90 pp. Heavily illustrated with color photographs. Forward by Frederick R. Edmunds.

One of the most recognizable and popular Confederate swords was manufactured by a German immigrant named Louis Froelich. It featured an open brass guard with the letters CSA cast into the knucklebow. Froelich arrived in the US shortly before the Civil War began. He was most industrious and inventive, producing a wide variety of swords, knives, buttons and other products for the Confederacy. Until now, however, the story of his edged weapons business operations has not been fully examined. McAden, Jr. and Fonvielle, Jr. have provided us with an interesting, well researched, and accurate account of the life and times of Louis Froelich and his genius as an entrepenurial Confederate industrialist.

(285) $49.95

The hilt shows the entwined GAR logo on the clamshell guard. Also the insignia of the Cavalry, Infantry, and Navy are worked into the guard motif and artillery on the knuckle bow. The eagle on the pommel of the sword is the Federal eagle and it has the US shield of stars and stripes on its chest. The grip is wrapped in black leather with a brass wire wrap. Some areas of the leather is missing.

The 30-inch long blade is beautifully etched. On the obverse is a panoply of arms and a U.S. surrounded by a floral design. It also is marked J.A.Joel Co., New York. On the reverse is panoply of arms and a floral design around an eagle with its wings spread.

The scabbard is plated with a decorative brass throat, drag and rings. The top ring is a double ring and the bottom ring is single.

(123-6083) $425.00

The hilt shows the entwined GAR logo on the clamshell guard. Also the insignia of the Cavalry, Infantry, and Navy are worked into the guard motif and artillery on the knuckle bow. The eagle on the pommel of the sword is the Federal eagle and it has the US shield of stars and stripes on its chest. The grip is wrapped in shark or ray skin with a brass wire wrap.

The 29 7/8 inch long blade is beautifully etched. On the obverse are a soldier, GAR badge, shield with 1861 in the middle and a GAR surrounded by a floral design. It also is marked Ames Sword Co, Chicopee, Mass. On the reverse is panoply of arms, portrait of Abraham Lincoln and a floral design around an eagle.. The scabbard is plated with a decorative brass throat, drag and rings. The top ring is a double ring and the bottom ring is single.

(123-6085) $550.00