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GERMAN HUNTING KNIFE

GERMAN HUNTING KNIFE

The German Hirschfänger (Deer Catcher) is a long hunting dagger or cutlass. This is a nice, late 19th century Hirschfänger, with an etched blade that remains clean. This long knife has a stag… (2025-870). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD – LT.  JAMES H. WILLIAMS, 15TH MASS. INFANTRY

IDENTIFIED MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD – LT. JAMES H. WILLIAMS, 15TH MASS. INFANTRY

This very nice Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword by Bent & Bush, Boston, Mass. It is a very fine example of the pattern. The cast and brass hilt is loaded with original gilt and the… (2025-412). Learn More »

RELIC ALTERED CONFEDERATE NAVAL KNIFE

RELIC ALTERED CONFEDERATE NAVAL KNIFE

This Bowie has a “Selma-style” grip using overlapping fish scales attributed to Thomas Leech & Co. / Memphis Novelty Works during their time in Columbus, MS, after the fall of Nashville in… (1268-639). Learn More »

M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF JULIUS ELLENDORF, 42nd NEW YORK: THE TAMMANY REGIMENT – LIEUTENANT, ADJUTANT, AND CAPTAIN; SAW ACTION AT THE ANGLE DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE AT THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG!

M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF JULIUS ELLENDORF, 42nd NEW YORK: THE TAMMANY REGIMENT – LIEUTENANT, ADJUTANT, AND CAPTAIN; SAW ACTION AT THE ANGLE DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE AT THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG!

This Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword bears an old paper label glued to the scabbard between the upper and middle mounts that is faded, but clearly reads “Sword belonging to/Capt. Julius… (2025-423). Learn More »

$4,750.00
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BOWIE KNIFE AND SCABBARD

BOWIE KNIFE AND SCABBARD

A nice Bowie-style knife with clipped point blade, 12.25” overall with 7.25” blade. German silver handle and oval guard. Hollow, two-piece handle with scrolling foliate designs shows some dents… (2025-869). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED HORSTMANN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER CARRIED BY GEORGE BRECK, NEW YORK LIGHT ARTILLERY

IDENTIFIED HORSTMANN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER CARRIED BY GEORGE BRECK, NEW YORK LIGHT ARTILLERY

Cavalry officer’s sabers carried by officers in the light artillery are not uncommon, particularly in volunteer units where regulations might be more loosely applied, and a cavalry officer’s… (490-5267). Learn More »

MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY'S SWORD

MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY'S SWORD

This sword of the British Pattern of 1822/45 was sold to Maury by the Wilkinson sword cutlers of London, England. At the time he ordered the sword Maury was serving in England as the principal… (1268-684). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE FIGHTING KNIFE

CONFEDERATE FIGHTING KNIFE

A great looking Confederate fighting knife that is similar to some seen in the Bowie Knife book by Melton, Phillips and Sexton.  Overall length is 17”, blade length is 11 ½”. It is hand forged… (1291-01). Learn More »

HORSTMANN M1840 SABER AND SCABBARD: EMERSON AND SILVER KEYSTONE BLADE

HORSTMANN M1840 SABER AND SCABBARD: EMERSON AND SILVER KEYSTONE BLADE

James E. Emerson of Emerson and Silver really managed to stick it to the Horstmann firm in his testimony to the Holt Owens Commission on Ordnance and Ordnance Stores in 1862, testifying as a… (2025-241). Learn More »

$795.00
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CLASSIC CONFEDERATE ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER WITH WOOD SCABBARD BY KRAFT, GOLDSCHMIDT AND KRAFT OR HAMMOND MARSHALL

CLASSIC CONFEDERATE ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER WITH WOOD SCABBARD BY KRAFT, GOLDSCHMIDT AND KRAFT OR HAMMOND MARSHALL

This is a very strong example of the classic Confederate cavalry saber with wood scabbard identified by Albaugh in 1963 as a product of Kraft, Goldschmidt and Kraft of Columbia, SC. Some collectors… (1268-353). Learn More »

SCARCE 1859 DATED AMES “MODEL 1860” LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

SCARCE 1859 DATED AMES “MODEL 1860” LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

This 1859 dated light cavalry saber by Ames is in good condition, with undisturbed hilt with original leather and wire on the grip, a full-length blade with clear maker and inspector marks, and… (362-1262). Learn More »

A.W. SPIES “SCREAMING EAGLE” POMMEL SABER AND SCABBARD

A.W. SPIES “SCREAMING EAGLE” POMMEL SABER AND SCABBARD

This eagle-pommel saber bears an etched and gilt maker/retailer address behind the obverse langet: “A,W, SPIES / Warranted.” (The punctuation is clearly commas; the “warranted,” placed at… (362-1260). Learn More »

$850.00
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COURTNEY & TENNENT MARKED CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS BY MOLE WITH SCABBARD

COURTNEY & TENNENT MARKED CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS BY MOLE WITH SCABBARD

Offered here is a very good example of a 25” long Robert Mole & Sons produced Confederate Naval Cutlass, marked by Courtney, Tennent & Company with its original scabbard. The blade is… (1268-683). Learn More »

$5,500.00
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US MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS & SCABBARD BY AMES DATED 1842

US MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS & SCABBARD BY AMES DATED 1842

Adopted in late 1841, this model cutlass was made by the Ames Manufacturing Company until 1846. In all a total of 6,600 cutlasses were produced. These saw service through the Mexican and Civil Wars.… (1268-675). Learn More »

VERY FINE PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD BAYONET

VERY FINE PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD BAYONET

This is a very nice example of the P-53 socket bayonet for Enfield rifles. The blade is approximately 17” long. Top of blade stamped “[broad arrow] / WD” over “[crown] / E / 12”. The overall… (2025-70). Learn More »

$200.00
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SCARCE AMES 1860-DATED LIGHT CAVALRY SABER: MOST WENT TO VIRGINIA COURTESY OF BUCHANAN’S SECRETARY OF WAR, J.B. FLOYD

SCARCE AMES 1860-DATED LIGHT CAVALRY SABER: MOST WENT TO VIRGINIA COURTESY OF BUCHANAN’S SECRETARY OF WAR, J.B. FLOYD

This 1860-dated Ames light cavalry saber stands a very good chance of having been carried by a Virginia Confederate cavalryman. Of approximately 1,400 made that year and delivered to the U.S.… (362-1263). Learn More »

UNTOUCHED C.R. KIRSCHBAUM US IMPORT M1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH KNIGHT’S HEAD MARK

UNTOUCHED C.R. KIRSCHBAUM US IMPORT M1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH KNIGHT’S HEAD MARK

For details on this company and these sabers see Thillmann, Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers pp.349ff. The M1840 pattern, the so-called heavy cavalry saber to distinguish it from the lighter… (362-1261). Learn More »

SPEARPOINT BOWIE KNIFE AND SCABBARD BY JAMESON

SPEARPOINT BOWIE KNIFE AND SCABBARD BY JAMESON

A very good Bowie knife with double-edge spearpoint blade and prominent median ridge, 10-3/4” overall with 5-7/8” blade. German silver mounts. Flat oval guard. Excellent condition hilt with no… (142-109). Learn More »

AMES MANUFACTURED MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’d TO 166TH & 176TH NEW YORK OFFICER

AMES MANUFACTURED MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’d TO 166TH & 176TH NEW YORK OFFICER

This sword has a bright blade that exhibits light scattered mottling and very minor surface pitting in areas. The blade meas. approx. 32.00 inches long and is 1.08 inches wide at the ricasso. The… (2025-388). Learn More »

VERY FINE M-1855 SPRINGFIELD SOCKET BAYONET WITH SCABBARD MARKED WATERTOWN ARSENAL 1862

VERY FINE M-1855 SPRINGFIELD SOCKET BAYONET WITH SCABBARD MARKED WATERTOWN ARSENAL 1862

This is the Model 1855 socket bayonet for Springfield rifle muskets.  Measures approximately 21” overall.  This specimen features a bright overall surface with a very few scattered small dark… (1268-219B). Learn More »

$595.00
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CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—MAJOR SAMUEL S.J. MOORE, STONEWALL BRIGADE / WIA AT KERNSTOWN--SECOND MANASSAS--THE WILDERNESS

Dated “Camp near Centerville November 1 1861.” Addressed to wife Ellen Scollay Moore. 3 pp. In ink on unlined paper, 12.75 x 7.75.”  Exhibits fold marks & slight smudging while remaining entirely legible. In protective sleeve. Born June… (846-566). Learn More »

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