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CIVIL WAR EVANS & HASKELL M1860 STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD
This original condition Model 1860 Staff officer’s sword is one of many produced by various manufacturers from the Civil War to the turn of the century. Manufactured by the Philadelphia firm of… (344-105). Learn More »
IMPORTED (CLAUBERG) US MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER
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… (539-03). Learn More »
$1,800.00
Originally $2,200.00
IMPORTED M1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY HORSTMANN
This Model 1860 Staff sword is a post-war piece in fine condition overall. Though not maker-marked, this Prussian-made sword blade, by Gebruder Weyersberg, was one of thousands imported by Horstmann… (172-3225). Learn More »
VERY NICE PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD
Here is a very fine quality, imported 'Knights Head' style sword made for the American militia market. Official regulations in the 1830s through 1840s called for infantry officer swords to have a… (172-3830). Learn More »
IMPORTED FRENCH M-1821 OFFICER’S SWORD WITH INSCRIPTION
This imported Civil War sword is an example of an original Model 1821 foot officer’s sword manufactured in France. The plain, unembellished, brass-hilted sword is complete with two broken portions… (172-4189). Learn More »
CIRCA 1812-1820 GERMAN HANGER
The blade of this interesting sword measures 26”. It has a main fuller running nearly the entire length with a secondary fuller approx. 18” of the length. The last 8 ½” of the blade has a false… (344-3245). Learn More »
ORIGINAL, BRASS-MOUNTED PRESENTATION-GRADE KNIGHTSHEAD MILITIA OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD
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… (169-137). Learn More »
$3,950.00
Originally $4,950.00
MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER AND PORTRAIT ID’D TO 1ST LT. ANTHONY A. TAYLOR, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT
This small group of items is identified to 1st Lieutenant Anthony A. Taylor of Company a, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry who received the Medal of Honor for actions at Chickamauga. The first item in the… (945-352). Learn More »
PAINTED ESCUTCHEON AND MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO MAJOR WILLIAM LAMBERT OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY & THE 27TH & 33rd NEW JERSEY
At top center is a large, full color, spread winged eagle sitting on a reddish brown fascine at the center of a sunburst and gold stars. Due to paint loss some of the stars are missing. The eagle’s… (945-353). Learn More »
MODEL 1840 PATTERN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS NCO SWORD BY RIDABOCK & CO. WITH SCABBARD
Sword meas. approx. 31.00 inches long from pommel to point. The blade meas. approx. 24.50 inches long with a semi-bright surface. There is a central stopped fuller that meas. approx. 22.50 inches… (1037-215). Learn More »
$975.00
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PRESENTATION SWORD AND POST-WAR PAINTING OF CAPTAIN JOHN U. KREIDLER, 108TH OHIO INFANTRY
The sword is a non-regulation imported 1850 pattern officer's French manufactured sword. It is 36 ¾ inches overall with a slightly curved 31 3/8-inch blade with a double fuller. The blade appears to… (1043-366). Learn More »
$2,500.00
Originally $2,950.00
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VERY NICE US 1832 PATTERN SWORT SWORD DATED 1835 AND REGULATION 1839 PATTERN BELT
This is a really nice example of the U.S. artillery short sword and belt. Adopted by the army in 1832, this gladius-pattern short sword was a big seller for Ames to the U.S. and state governments,… (1052-42). Learn More »
IRISH LEGION, PHOENIX REGIMENT, 4th REGT EMPIRE BRIGADE, CORCORAN ZOUAVES, ETC.: PRESENTATION SWORD OF JOSEPH E. EBLING!
Joseph E. Ebling helped raise the Phoenix Regiment, recruited largely among men of Irish extraction in New York City and otherwise known as the Corcoran Zouaves, the Irish Legion, 4th Regiment Empire… (172-5736). Learn More »
WORLD WAR TWO / KOREA UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S MAMALUKE SWORD
The drawn sword meas. approx. 36.00 inches long. The blade itself meas. approx. 31.00 inches long x 0.75 of an inch wide at the ricasso. It has a central fuller that starts just above the ricasso and… (2021-944). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED NEW YORK US 1832 PATTERN SWORT SWORD AND RIG; 1834 DATED WITH HUSE HILT
This is an a very nice example of the U.S. Model 1832 short sword, dated 1834, supplied to New York under the militia act and fitted with the state’s version of the US 1839 pattern artillery plate.… (1142-119). Learn More »
CLASSIC CONFEDERATE ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER AND WOOD SCABBARD BY HAMMOND MARSHALL OR KRAFT, GOLDSCHMIDT AND KRAFT
This is a very good, complete, classically Confederate cavalry saber with wood scabbard. Other known examples include one in the Wray Collection at the Atlanta History Center. Some collectors still… (172-5794). Learn More »
IMPORTED M-1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO 82ND PA OFFICER
A Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword with most its leather scabbard. Blade is an import from Solingen, Prussia (now Germany) and was assembled by Philadelphia jeweler George W. Simon. Listed as “Geo.… (2021-41). Learn More »
$2,350.00
Originally $2,600.00
HANDSOME INSCRIBED MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - ALBERT G. NEWSON, 193RD NEW YORK INFANTRY
Here is a very handsome and inscribed, original Model 1850 Officer's Staff and Field imported sword complete with its original metal scabbard. On the scabbard mount of this Civil War edged weapon is a… (490-06). Learn More »
$2,800.00
Originally $3,500.00
1840’s U.S. MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD WITH ETCHED BLADE
This is a nice example of a U.S. militia officer’s sword of the 1840s, pushing toward 1850 with its use of sharkskin grip. Peterson #116 is a nice parallel, though with a conventional bone grip. He… (490-2157). Learn More »
$680.00
Originally $850.00
SCARCE 1859 DATED AMES LIGHT CAVALRY SABER, AKA MODEL 1860
Old habits die hard. Although we now know production of the new pattern cavalry saber intended to replace the heavy Model 1840 started in 1857, most still refer to them as the Model 1860. This is a… (2022-718). Learn More »
US 1832 PATTERN 1844 DATED ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD AND DINGEE MARKED BELT
The 1832 short sword had been specified for infantry sergeants and musicians as well as enlisted men of foot artillery. With the distribution of the 1840 sword patterns the sergeants and musicians… (480-222). Learn More »
$2,250.00
Originally $2,500.00
MODEL 1841 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO SIMON BACKUS BISSELL
Simon Backus Bissell was born in Fairlee, Vt., on October 28, 1808. He was appointed Midshipman on November 6, 1824, Passed Midshipman on June 4 1831, and Lieutenant December 9, 1837. At the beginning… (870-63). Learn More »
$7,200.00
Originally $8,000.00
MODEL 1860 FIELD AND STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO US MARINE HOSPITAL SERVICE SURGEON WHO WAS A BRAVE SOLDIER AND DEDICATED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL – DR. WILLIAM H. H. HUTTON
The Marine Hospital Service was an organization of Marine Hospitals dedicated to the care of ill and disabled seamen in the United States Merchant Marine, the U.S. Coast Guard and other federal… (490-2495). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD – CHARLES F. HATCH
This sword measures approximately 34” long from point to pommel. The blade is 28” long. It has a wide stopped fuller that is 19” long and a narrow fuller that is 21 ½” long. The blade remains… (1179-074). Learn More »
POST-CIVIL WAR 1859 CONTRACT USMC MUSICIAN'S SWORD BY HORSTMANN
This sword is patterned after the Ames manufactured 1859 Marine musician's sword but this post-war specimen was made by Horstmann of Philadelphia. The Marine version of the musician sword had a half… (1179-042). Learn More »
1788 PATTERN BRITISH HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD
Measuring 42 ½ inches overall, with a 35 ¾ blade that is 1 ¼ inches wide at the guard, this sword has a leather wrapped grip bound with two twisted strands of wire. The hilt is iron, with a long,… (490-3554). Learn More »
$1,795.00
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WONDERFUL EARLY ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SILVER GRIP & PERSONALIZED BLADE
This massive iron-mounted saber is surely a one-of-a-kind early example dating from the Mexican War era. The huge broad blade is polished bright. No edge nicks. Etched on both sides with American… (172-5869). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE USED US MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD BY AMES, DATED 1856
This is a nice example of the US regulation Model 1832 short sword with its scabbard that shows not only some of the changes in the marking of these swords over time, but also a very Confederate… (2022-2377). Learn More »
BRITISH P-53 CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD MARKED ISAAC & CO.
This rare saber and matching metal scabbard is an original English Pattern 1853 cavalry saber manufactured by the London, England firm of S. Isaac Campbell & Company and is so marked. Saber is in… (1179-068). Learn More »
RARE TIFFANY & CO. HIGH GRADE MODEL 1860 NAVAL OFFICER’S CUTLASS
Manufactured: New York; Maker: Tiffany & Co / PDL; Year: Civil War; Model: M 1860 Naval Officer Cutlass ; Size: 30.25; Condition: VG High grade naval officer’s cutlass from Tiffany &… (870-08). Learn More »
$8,100.00
Originally $10,800.00
RARE MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO LT. JAS. H. MOORE
A rare pre-war pattern of the 1852 naval officer's sword. Presented to: “Lt. Jas. H. Moore / U.S.N. /from his friend / Richd. W. Tyson / Feb. 12, 1857.” Manufactured: Philadelphia, PA; Maker:… (870-13). Learn More »
$1,995.00
Originally $2,650.00
ITALIAN MANUFACTURED 1852 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD
An unusual pattern variant made in 1864. The maker or more likely the supplier’s name is on the top scabbard mount and reads: “V. Labruna/in/Napoli”. The grip is 3 7/8” long and topped with… (870-17). Learn More »
$4,050.00
Originally $5,400.00
M1860 AMES NAVAL CUTLASS WITH SCABBARD, DATED 1862, “ENTERPRISE”
Here is an original example of an Ames 1862-dated government naval boarding. Blade measures 26” long, 1¼” wide at the ricasso and has a flat back with a single, wide, unstopped fuller. Blade is… (870-20). Learn More »
$2,025.00
Originally $2,700.00
EXCELLENT CONDITION EARLY MARINE MAMALUKE WITH IVORY GRIP AND ENGRAVED SCABBARD
Manufactured: U.S. Maker: Unmarked Year: C1820-25 Model: Mamaluke Size: 29.25 inch blade 1.30 in. wide Condition: Excellent+ Sharply curved, single edged, blue and gold engraved blade… (870-72). Learn More »
$12,150.00
Originally $16,200.00
US MODEL 1860 AMES CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER WITH WOOD LINED STEEL SCABBARD
Manufactured: Chicopee, Mass. Maker: Ames Mfg. Co. Year: Civil War Model: M1860 Size: 35 inch blade Condition: Excellent+ This regulation M1860 Cavalry Officer has the decorated guard with the eagle,… (870-122). Learn More »
$10,250.00
Originally $13,500.00
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US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD
Foreign import, with Prussian term “Eisenhauer” [iron proof] embossed in cursive script above the obverse ricasso. Bright ding-free blade measuring 33.25” in length. Displays crisp floral… (939-01). Learn More »
$2,100.00
Originally $2,250.00
AMERICAN FEDERAL PERIOD INFANTRY SWORD, OR POSSIBLY NAVAL CUTLASS, 1795-1810
This iron hilted sword shows the “Republican simplicity” of many U.S. swords dating to the early Republic, about 1795-1810. It is unmarked and the grip is a simple cylinder of dark wood with just… (2022-798). Learn More »
AN UNUSUAL MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD BY SAUERBIER
Manufactured by the Newark, New Jersey firm of Henry Sauerbier. Sword meets all the normal requirements for this sword with a few exceptions. It has a metal scabbard instead of the normally seen… (870-32). Learn More »
$1,695.00
Originally $2,250.00
SCARCE 1843 PATTERN REVENUE-MARINE SWORD
The Ames Sword Company catalog of 1882/83 lists this sword as number 538 and describes it as the “Old Regulation Revenue and Marine,” by which they mean the old regulation “Revenue-Marine,”… (870-38). Learn More »
$3,000.00
Originally $4,000.00
U.S.N. REGULATION SWORD BY JOSEPH RODGERS FOR C. HALL, NORFOLK, VA
This style Eagle hilt was described by the Navy in 1830 and became the pattern for the regulation Model 1841. Manufactured: England / Norfolk, VA Maker: Joseph Rogers & Sons Year: C1830s … (870-51). Learn More »
$6,075.00
Originally $8,100.00
MAMALUKE SABER MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND
Manufactured: England Maker: William Harvey Year: 1840 - 1850 Model: Mameluke Size: 30.25 Condition: VG Wonderful Mamaluke Saber manufactured in England. Most likely for a British officer… (870-74). Learn More »
$3,375.00
Originally $4,500.00
SHORTENED MODEL 1840 PATTERN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS NCO SWORD BY HORSTMANN WITH UNALTERED SCABBARD
Sword meas. approx. 29.75 inches long from pommel to point. The blade meas. approx. 24.00 inches long with a bright surface. There is a central stopped fuller that meas. approx. 22.00 inches long.… (870-85). Learn More »
$675.00
Originally $900.00
PRESENTATION SWORD: TWICE WOUNDED IN ACTION, HIS GALLANTRY ON THE BATTLEFIELD SPARED HIM A COURTMARTIAL – CAPT. WM. ACKERMANN, 62ND NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS (ANDERSON ZOUAVES)
This exceptional, silvered Model 1850 staff and field officer’s presentation sword was given to a twice-wounded captain of the Anderson Zouaves by the men of his company. The sword was made by Ball,… (870-138). Learn More »
$15,000.00
Originally $20,000.00
BEAUTIFUL US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD BY TOMES & DAGGETT
The drawn saber meas. approx. 41.00 inches from point to pommel. The blade meas. approx. 35.00 inches with a central fuller that is 26.50 inches long. The surface of the blade is very clean and… (870-179). Learn More »
$2,695.00
Originally $3,550.00
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MODEL 1840 GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD – FRENCH IMPORT
Manufactured: France Maker: Klingenthal Year: CW Size: 32 inch blade This example is in excellent condition. Scabbard retains most of the original blue finish. Mounts and drag are high grade and cast… (870-350). Learn More »
$1,995.00
Originally $2,650.00
1860 STAFF SWORD BY EMERSON & SILVER, SOLD THROUGH EVANS & HASSALL
This 1860 Staff sword bears the keystone blade stamp of Emerson and Silver at the base of the blade on one side and the etched retailer’s address on the other side: “EVANS / & / HASSALL /… (870-404). Learn More »
$1,195.00
Originally $1,595.00
CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER BY FROELICH
This is a very early and possibly unique Confederate cavalry saber, possibly even a cavalry officer’s saber, by Louis Froelich. It uses a crudely cast, heavy, thick guard, with the side branches… (870-614). Learn More »
$7,500.00
Originally $10,000.00
IMPORT MODEL 1850 CIVIL WAR FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO COL. RICHARD M. CORWINE, MEMBER OF GENERAL FREMONT’S STAFF
Original Civil War Model 1850 Field & Staff officer’s sword in nice condition complete with its metal scabbard. Sword is unmarked and is no doubt an import item. It is identified by a… (870-157). Learn More »
$12,250.00
Originally $16,200.00
US MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S ENGLISH MADE MAMALUKE WITH IVORY GRIP
Manufactured: England Maker: Unmarked Year: C1820-25 Model: Mamaluke Size: 35.8 inch blade, 1.21 wide Condition: Excellent+ Tri-color blade - blue, gold and "white" of flat design. Ship's… (870-76). Learn More »
$6,000.00
Originally $8,000.00
CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE IDENTIFIED TO CAPTAIN MARCUS A. MOORE, 1ST MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRY
Manufactured: Newark, NJ Maker: Sauerbier, Henry Year: Early Civil War Model: Model 1840 transitional with 1860 style grip Size: 34.2 inch blade, 1.17 wide, .353 thick This sword has all true Type 1… (870-159). Learn More »
$4,400.00
Originally $5,850.00
CIRCA 1850 MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD BY HORSTMANN & SONS, PHILA.
High grade, pre-war Militia officer by Horstmann with the unusual feature of no U.S. designs on the blade and a federal shield with 7 stripes and no stars on the scabbard. Manufactured: Philadelphia,… (870-208). Learn More »
$1,795.00
Originally $2,375.00
VERY RARE US MODEL 1840 AMES CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH QUILLBACK SOLINGEN BLADE
Very rare Ames with gold washed, quillback, Damascus blade from Solingen. Manufactured: Springfield, MA / Solingen Maker: N.P.Ames Year: C1840s Model: M1840 Size: 33 5/8 inch blade length, 1.18… (870-238). Learn More »
$10,125.00
Originally $13,500.00
THE ONLY KNOWN WIDMANN 1840 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER: DATED 1844
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind U.S. cavalry officer’s saber. Frederick W. Widmann emigrated to the U.S. in 1816 and set up business in Philadelphia as a die-sinker and… (870-279). Learn More »
$10,125.00
Originally $13,500.00
REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT
A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United… (870-60). Learn More »
$7,500.00
Originally $9,000.00
EARLY WAR U.S. CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, 1840 STYLE, BY SMITH, CRANE AND COMPANY, NEW YORK, 1858 TO 1862
Smith, Crane and Company pieces are scarce. They were only in business from 1858 through 1862, retailing military goods in New York City. Their swords were imported, of German make and likely by… (870-263). Learn More »
$3,000.00
Originally $4,000.00
U.S. 1834 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJOR R.M. KIRBY U.S. ARMY WITH 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE BY REES OF SON JOSEPH L.S. KIRBY AS C.S. ARMY 2nd LIEUTENANT WITH THIS VERY SWORD, PART OF AN EXTENSIVE FAMILY ARCHIVE
This substantial archive descended in the family of Joseph Lee Smith Kirby (4 Nov. 1841- 28 July 1933,) who left West Point to join the Confederate Army in 1861 and was among the last to surrender in… (870-310). Learn More »
$23,750.00
Originally $31,500.00
US MODEL 1832 GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD BY N.P. AMES CUTLER, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Manufactured: Springfield, Mass. Maker: N.P. Ames Cutler Year: Early Springfield address Model: M1832 Size: 31.5 inch blade Condition: VG-Exc Throat and drag mounts only. Unusual top mount with single… (870-319). Learn More »
$4,395.00
Originally $5,850.00
VERY SCARCE 1832 DATED FOOT ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD, FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION
Among the new standardized sword patterns adopted by the U.S. Army between 1832 and 1834 was a short sword was modeled on the French 1816 pattern for artillerymen on foot. Looking like an ancient… (870-465). Learn More »
$1,695.00
Originally $2,250.00
VERY RARE 1834 ENGINEER AND MEDICAL STAFF SWORD BY HENRY BOKER, BELONGING TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN HENDRICKSON, WHO LOST A LEG AT FREDERICKSBURG, 83rd NEW YORK VOLS (9th NYSM) AND 13th V.R.C.
New patterns of swords for the U.S. army were developed from 1832 to 1834. This elegant smallsword pattern (variously called by collectors the 1832 or 1834 pattern) was designated for officers of… (870-325). Learn More »
$3,375.00
Originally $4,500.00
US MODEL 1860 GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH FRENCH BLADE
Manufactured: France Maker: Klingenthal / E. Lyon Year: CW Period Model: M 1851 General Officer Sword Size: 31.00” Condition: VG M 1851 General Officer Sword. Scarce pattern that is a cross between… (870-355). Learn More »
$2,025.00
Originally $2,700.00
REVEREND GENERAL AND FIGHTING CHAPLAIN: 1860 STAFF SWORD PRESENTED IN 1861 BY HIS STUDENTS TO REVEREND J.B. VAN PETTEN: CHAPLAIN TO FIELD OFFICER AND BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL, WOUNDED IN ACTION AT THIRD WINCHESTER AND CITED FOR GALLANT CONDUCT
Changing from a non-combatant chaplain charged with saving souls to a field-grade combat officer responsible for taking lives, and then returning to civilian life in academia obviously requires some… (870-397). Learn More »
$4,395.00
Originally $5,850.00
SOLD
MINTY 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY JAMES P. FITCH WITH SCARCE GUTTA PERCHA GRIP
James P. Fitch got his start in the military goods business with Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. He set up his own business as a retailer in New York City in September 1862. He was joined in the… (870-639). Learn More »
$2,595.00
Originally $3,450.00
SILVER GRIPPED CLAUBERG 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD
W. Clauberg of Solingen was a prolific (according to Thillmann, the most prolific) maker of swords for import into the U.S. Specializing in higher quality workmanship, their blades show up with many… (870-655). Learn More »
$2,295.00
Originally $3,050.00
EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER WITH MINTY ETCHED BLADE
This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. On… (870-635). Learn More »
$12,750.00
Originally $17,000.00
ELABORATE PRESENTATION GRADE OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN AUGUSTUS HOELZLE OF BATTERY K ARTILLERY OF THE 1ST DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
This sword was probably sold by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York. The pattern is pictured in their 1864 catalogue in figures 13 and 16. Rather than have a standard blade, the lightly curved… (870-447). Learn More »
$7,125.00
Originally $9,500.00
M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH SCABBARD, WITH MEYERSBERG SYMBOL ON BLADE
Manufactured: Solingen Maker: Weyersberg / Horstmann Year: Sword undated, scabbard 1861 Model: 1832 Size: 19.25 inch blade The W. H. Horstmann company had a strong association with the Gebruder… (870-466). Learn More »
$1,350.00
Originally $1,800.00
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RICHMOND STYLE CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD
Confederate artillery short swords are collecting category of their own. This one shares enough characteristics with those of Boyle and Gamble to suggest a Richmond connection, but is possibly by… (870-484). Learn More »
$3,000.00
Originally $4,000.00
BRITISH 1796 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER MADE FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET
This steel-hilted saber is modeled on the British 1796 light cavalry saber and the style was very popular in American mounted units from before the War of 1812 right into the 1840s. This has a very… (870-624). Learn More »
$2,395.00
Originally $3,150.00
SCARCE AND DESIRABLE AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, EX- KEVIN HOFFMAN
This is a very good example of a very hard to find saber formerly in the collection of Kevin Hoffman and likely the same one shown on page 90 of Thillmann’s Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers to… (870-625). Learn More »
$7,125.00
Originally $9,500.00
ON HOLD
PRESENTATION SWORD FROM JAY COOKE, FINANCIER OF THE UNION, TO FELLOW SANDUSKY OHIO NATIVE LT. JAY COOKE SMITH, 101st OHIO, ADC TO GEN. CRUFT AND BRIGADE COMMANDER KIRBY, 4th ARMY CORPS: “…MOUNTED AND CONTINUALLY ON THE FRONT LINE” AT NASHVILLE.
This elegant and very high quality, non-regulation presentation staff and field officer’s sword was formerly in the renowned collection of Kevin Hoffman and is pictured both his book, “Swords of… (870-650). Learn More »
$5,625.00
Originally $7,500.00
NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY
This presentation sword has very impressive deeply cast and chased mounts and silver gripped hilt. Schuyler, Hartley and Graham assembled and sold a wide variety of swords that were often highly… (870-653). Learn More »
$5,750.00
Originally $7,650.00
RARE M1840 U.S. ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER MADE BY AMES BUT ETCHED AND RETAILED BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM: THE ONE IN THE BOOK!
This is an extremely rare M1840 U.S. artillery officer’s saber made by Ames but etched and retailed by Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. Thillmann knew only of this one example, and until it was found… (870-637). Learn More »
$10,500.00
Originally $13,950.00
HIGH GRADE US M1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD
Overall length: 38 1/4". Blade length: 30 1/2". Blade is etched over half its length with foliate, military & patriotic motifs, including a 6 1/2" panel that reads “United States Medical… (1081-22). Learn More »
BEAUTIFUL, SCARCE AMES REVENUE MARINE SWORD PRESENTATION TO A HEAVY ARTILLERY COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT BY HIS OFFICERS: THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS A SOLDIER!
The 1834 US Revenue Marine Officer’s Sword is a beautiful sword to begin with, tough to find, and this one is additionally rare in bearing a presentation on the reverse counterguard, and a rather… (1052-539). Learn More »
$4,500.00
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MEXICAN WAR INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1840 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD
Introduced into the army in 1841, these swords follow the general lines of the 1834 pattern in using a “cut-and-thrust” blade with a double-clamshell guard, but employ a spearpoint blade with… (160-182). Learn More »
NATHAN STARR US NAVAL CUTLASS WITH RACK NUMBER
Starr contracted for 2,000 of these cutlasses 21 August 1826 and delivered them by June 1827, when they were inspected by Elisha Tobey. Scabbards were apparently specified after the signing of the… (2023-2677). Learn More »
$1,935.00
Originally $2,150.00
STARR MODEL 1813 NCO SWORD WITH FIRST PATTERN LEATHER SCABBARD
This is very nice example of an American War of 1812 sergeant’s sword. Starr contracted for 2,000 of these swords in January 1813 and delivered them in small lots from June 1813 through March 1815.… (2023-2678). Learn More »
$3,825.00
Originally $4,250.00
VERY FINE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABRE
The drawn sword meas. approx. 41.00 inches from point to pommel. The blade itself is very bright with just the slightest scattered mottling and a point that has a slight bend in the last 0.50 inch.… (998-143). Learn More »
$3,995.00
Originally $4,995.00
EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD
Offered here is a scarce and superb Model 1840 Medical Staff sword by N.P. Ames. The sword and scabbard measure approximately 37.5” overall. Blade is 30” long. Blade surface remains bright with… (362-1118). Learn More »
TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM S. MARBLE, 7th CONNECTICUT VOLS, WIA BERMUDA HUNDRED, IN COMMAND OF THE REGT. AT FT. FISHER
Tiffany & Company is acknowledged as the finest producer of presentation swords in the 1860s and this is good example of their work, showing detailed craftsmanship and refined taste. The deeply… (870-172). Learn More »
$10,800.00
Originally $14,400.00
FINE EXAMPLE OF A MODEL 1860 NAVY CUTLASS & SCABBARD
The blade meas. approx. 25.50 inches long. It has an unstopped fuller that runs approx. 19.00 inches long. The blade is in very nice clean condition with a surface that is bright with very light… (1216-59). Learn More »
$1,500.00
SOLD
EARLY AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD DATED 1859
This saber was made under a March 19, 1859, contract for 5,000 sabers. Twenty-four hundred were delivered by September 1859 and another 1,200 by February 1860, most of which probably had 1859 dates.… (1216-54). Learn More »
MODEL 1872 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S MAMALUKE SWORD
The drawn sword meas. approx. 35.00 inches long. The plated blade itself meas. approx. 29.75 inches long x 0.75 of an inch wide at the ricasso. It has a central fuller that starts just above the… (150-354). Learn More »
$3,150.00
Originally $3,500.00
HIGH GRADE Ca. 1850-1860 GENERAL’S SWORD WITH UNUSUAL USA BLADE ETCHING BY LAMBERT, PHILADELPHIA, EX-KEVIN HOFFMAN
This sword comes from the extensive and esteemed collection of Kevin Hoffman, who classified it as a ca. 1850-1860 general officer’s sword. In support of that identification the sword still retains… (870-672). Learn More »
HIGH GRADE US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD PRESENTED TO LT. COON OF THE 12th NEW YORK
Overall length: 39 1/4". Blade length: 32". The blade has a single wide fuller with a secondary fuller near the spine. Blade is etched over about 2/3 of its length with various foliate motifs and a… (1081-26). 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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
$3,950.00
SOLD
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 »
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
ON HOLD
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 »
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
SOLD
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 »
$3,950.00
ON HOLD
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 »
$5,500.00
ON HOLD
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
SOLD
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
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
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 »
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 »
$595.00
Originally $925.00
AMES MODEL 1841 U.S. NAVAL CUTLASS DATED 1842: FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION; FIRST CONTRACT
The 1841 U.S. Navy cutlass is scarce. Only 6,600 of them were made from 1842 through 1846. Ames sent three cutlasses of slightly different configuration to the Board of Naval Ordnance in November… (2024-01). Learn More »
$750.00
SOLD
M1902 “SABER FOR ALL OFFICERS” WITH SCABBARD AND SWORD KNOT
This Army officers' saber is officially called “saber for all officers, Model 1902”. It was adopted on July 17, 1902, by authority of General Order No. 81. The M1902 saber was authorized for all… (1047-07). Learn More »
RELIC CIVIL WAR US NAVY CUTLASS WITH SERIAL/RACK NUMBERS
This is an excavated example of the regulation Civil War US Navy cutlass. These are still referred to as the Model 1860 in collector shorthand, though the contract for this pattern was signed in June… (490-6744). Learn More »
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TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM S. MARBLE, 7th CONNECTICUT VOLS, WIA BERMUDA HUNDRED, IN COMMAND OF THE REGT. AT FT. FISHER
Tiffany & Company is acknowledged as the finest producer of presentation swords in the 1860s and this is good example of their work, showing detailed craftsmanship and refined taste. The deeply cast, chased, and engraved mounts along with the… (870-172). Learn More »
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