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ITALIAN PIEDMONTESE INFANTRY SHORT SWORD, FASCINE KNIFE

ITALIAN PIEDMONTESE INFANTRY SHORT SWORD, FASCINE KNIFE

This is a good example of the short sword or side knife issued to foot troops in the mid to late 1800s for use in constructing fortifications and clearing undergrowth, but also as a potential last… (462-327). Learn More »

RARE MODEL 1858 AUSTRIAN CAVALRY SABER USED IN THE CIVIL WAR

RARE MODEL 1858 AUSTRIAN CAVALRY SABER USED IN THE CIVIL WAR

This is a very fine Austrian Model 1858 cavalry saber. Much rarer than the Model of 1845s or Model 1850s many of which were sold as surplus in great quantities to the Confederacy. The Model 1858 has a… (88-193). Learn More »

AMES 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD

AMES 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD

This very nice Ames 1860 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword is a fine example of the Ames version of the pattern. The cast and brass hilt is loaded with original gilt and the blade remains in very… (1047-21). Learn More »

$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00

EXCELLENT MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD

EXCELLENT MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD

Classic Civil War cavalry saber made by Ames Manufacturing Company.  Sword is in overall very good condition. Blade is bright with only a few very minor edge nicks. Ricasso is strongly stamped with… (1047-139). Learn More »

$1,600.00
Originally $2,000.00

US 1860 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE MADE BY THE AMES SWORD COMPANY

US 1860 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE MADE BY THE AMES SWORD COMPANY

This sword was a product of the Ames Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of swords, tools and cutlery in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Ames was also involved in iron and bronze foundry. Ames was a major… (1047-118). Learn More »

$6,500.00
Originally $8,000.00

BEAUTIFUL, ORNATE, SILVERED AND GILT PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. GEORGE H. WING 14th NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY, SERVED AS INFANTRY 1864: SPOTTSYLVANIA, COLD HARBOR, PETERSBURG ASSAULT, CAPTURED AT THE CRATER

BEAUTIFUL, ORNATE, SILVERED AND GILT PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. GEORGE H. WING 14th NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY, SERVED AS INFANTRY 1864: SPOTTSYLVANIA, COLD HARBOR, PETERSBURG ASSAULT, CAPTURED AT THE CRATER

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this high-grade officer’s sword was presented to Lt. George H. Wing of the 14th NY Heavy Artillery by his company just nine days before… (1179-066). Learn More »

$6,500.00
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SCARCE 1858 DATED AMES LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

SCARCE 1858 DATED AMES LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

Although called the U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber in collector shorthand, production of the pattern was the topic of discussion between Ames and U.S. Ordnance in late 1856 and deliveries started… (490-3018). Learn More »

RARELY SEEN BRITISH, CRIMEAN ERA, INFANTRY SERGEANT'S SWORD

RARELY SEEN BRITISH, CRIMEAN ERA, INFANTRY SERGEANT'S SWORD

In over 50 years of collecting British Military the consignor has never owned an example of this rare sword. Little is known of these weapons as few are extant due to re-issuing and hard field use.… (88-192). Learn More »

AMES CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD AND POSTWAR PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE SAME NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICER, WITH HIS COPY OF REGIMENTAL HISTORY – DANIEL J. FLANDERS

AMES CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD AND POSTWAR PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE SAME NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICER, WITH HIS COPY OF REGIMENTAL HISTORY – DANIEL J. FLANDERS

This group consists of two presentation Ames U.S. Model 1850 officer’s swords, one a Foot Officer pattern, with its original metal scabbard rather than leather, and the other a Staff and Field… (2022-1207). Learn More »

CLASSIC CONFEDERATE FROELICH CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

CLASSIC CONFEDERATE FROELICH CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

If you are looking for just one Confederate cavalry saber, this could be it. This classic Confederate cavalryman’s saber with its original scabbard was made by Louis Froelich and is in very good… (1176-15). Learn More »

MANSFIELD & LAMB M1860 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD, DATED 1863

MANSFIELD & LAMB M1860 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD, DATED 1863

Here is a fine Mansfield & Lamb saber specimen of the type issued to Federal horsemen during the American Civil War. Manufactured by partners Henry Mansfield and Estus Lamb in the village of… (490-6295). Learn More »

$895.00
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BRITISH PATTERN 1827 NAVAL OFFICER CHILD’S SWORD

BRITISH PATTERN 1827 NAVAL OFFICER CHILD’S SWORD

The patten 1827 naval officer’s sword is still the regulation officer’s sword in the Royal Navy. Introduced with a pipe-back blade, it shifted to a single-fullered blade, deemed better for a… (480-351). Learn More »

FRENCH HILTED NON-REGULATION IMPORTED OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJOR JAMES PLIMPTON, 3RD NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEERS, WITH CDV – KILLED IN ACTION AT DEEP BOTTOM RUN

FRENCH HILTED NON-REGULATION IMPORTED OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJOR JAMES PLIMPTON, 3RD NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEERS, WITH CDV – KILLED IN ACTION AT DEEP BOTTOM RUN

This officer’s sword features a 31.5" slightly curved single-edged spear point blade with 24" unstopped median fuller and a narrow 16.5" long fuller along the spine. Blade 1.125" wide at the ricasso… (1085-06). Learn More »

REFERENCE BOOK ON AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL SWORDS

REFERENCE BOOK ON AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL SWORDS

“The American Eagle-Pommel Sword: The Early Years 1794-1830” by E. Andrew Mowbray. Published in 1988 by Man At Arms Publishing Company. Hard cover, 244 pages with index. Book meas. approx. 12 x 9… (1032-191). Learn More »

$35.00
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ICONIC BRITISH PATTERN 1796 HEAVY CAVALRY SABER

ICONIC BRITISH PATTERN 1796 HEAVY CAVALRY SABER

This was the sword of the British Heavy Cavalry during the greater part of the Napoleonic Wars. It was based on an earlier Austrian design. This was the pattern wielded by the Scot's Grays or 2nd… (88-179). Learn More »

$2,495.00
ON HOLD

PRESENTATION AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCARCE ENGRAVED GILT BRASS FACTORY SCABBARD -  CAPT. N. H. KEMP, 6TH & 1ST MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA

PRESENTATION AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCARCE ENGRAVED GILT BRASS FACTORY SCABBARD - CAPT. N. H. KEMP, 6TH & 1ST MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA

This Model 1850 foot officer’s is nicely etched by Ames on the blade ricasso and also stamped by the company on the reverse of the gilt brass scabbard near the throat showing the scabbard was not… (870-645). Learn More »

CLAUBERG SILVER GRIP PRESENTATION SWORD OF CAPT. JAMES WOLFE BRADY, 9th MARYLAND INFANTRY 1863-64 AND PROVOST MARSHAL AT HARPERS FERRY

CLAUBERG SILVER GRIP PRESENTATION SWORD OF CAPT. JAMES WOLFE BRADY, 9th MARYLAND INFANTRY 1863-64 AND PROVOST MARSHAL AT HARPERS FERRY

W. Clauberg of Solingen was a prolific supplier of swords and blades to the American market during the Civil War, specializing in higher-end swords, many then etched at the ricasso by an American firm… (2023-3010). Learn More »

IMPORT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD

IMPORT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD

This heavy cavalry saber, commonly referred to as Model 1840 wrist breaker was one of the military sabers used by U.S. mounted forces before and during the Civil War. Made by Gebruder Weyersberg of… (410-646). Learn More »

1847 PRESENTATION SWORD – CAPT. RICHARD LILY, 1ST BALTIMORE SHARPSHOOTERS

1847 PRESENTATION SWORD – CAPT. RICHARD LILY, 1ST BALTIMORE SHARPSHOOTERS

A striking, published example of an 1840 militia officer’s sword presented to Captain Richard Lilly of the “First Baltimore Sharp Shooters" in 1847. Excitingly, a period newspaper describes the… (846-550). Learn More »

1839 AMES PRESENTATION MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPT. JOHN C. HELME FROM THE GULICK GUARDS, “FIREMEN WITH PLEASURE – SOLDIERS AT LEISURE.” LATER POLICE CAPTAIN IN THE 1863 NEW YORK DRAFT RIOTS

1839 AMES PRESENTATION MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPT. JOHN C. HELME FROM THE GULICK GUARDS, “FIREMEN WITH PLEASURE – SOLDIERS AT LEISURE.” LATER POLICE CAPTAIN IN THE 1863 NEW YORK DRAFT RIOTS

The “Gulick Guards” were organized in New York City in 1836, composed largely of firemen, current and former, and apparently taking their name from the former Chief Engineer of the Fire… (870-690). Learn More »


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FANTASTIC GETTYSBURG ALS DATED JULY 9, 1863 – HIRAM C. ALLEMAN, MILITARY GOVERNOR OF GETTYSBURG – RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTION OF THE DEAD AND WOUNDED, AND DISCARDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT

2pp, in ink, dated Gettysburg, July 9, 1863.  Excellent condition, no tears or stains.  All clearly legible. Written by Hiram Clay Alleman (1831-1906), newly appointed Military Governor of Gettysburg, to Major John S. Schultz, AAG Dept. of the… (2023-1727). Learn More »

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