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LIMITED, SIGNED, FIRST EDITION COPY OF “LOUIS FROELICH ARMS MAKER TO THE CONFEDERACY”
Hardbound volume published by Slapdash Publishing, Carolina Beach, North Carolina in 2008. The book meas. approx. 9.25 x 11.25 inches and runs 90 pages. The authors, John W. McAden Jr. and Chris E.… (2023-2743). Learn More »
$50.00
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LEATHER BOUND STUDY OF EDGED WEAPONS
The full title of this volume is “AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ARMS COLLECTORS – BOOK OF EDGED WEAPONS” compiled by George E. Weatherly and edited by Robert A. Sadler. Published by Cadmus – Science… (2023-2741). Learn More »
$75.00
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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
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 »
US MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF SWORD PERSONALIZED TO ISAAC F. EVERHART OF THE 16th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY
Overall length: 34 1/2". Blade length: 28 1/2". Blade is elliptical cross section and is etched over 13" of its length with various patriotic, military, & foliate motifs, including 2 large… (1081-27). Learn More »
$2,750.00
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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 »
CAMP AX OF ALBERT H. HILL - 4th RHODE ISLAND, 7th RHODE ISLAND, DETACHED SERVICE WITH BATTERY A 1st PA ARTILLERY
Camp axes were privately purchased by soldiers for common chores like chopping firewood when in winter camps or even barracks. This one nicely carved on the handle by the soldier with his name, likely… (1179-710). Learn More »
MINT U.S.-MADE BAYONET SCABBARD FOR AUSTRIAN LORENZ BAYONET
Original black bridle leather scabbard with bridle leather frog. This was an American-made replacement scabbard for the four-sided Austrian Lorenz socket bayonet (bayonet not included). The body is in… (1216-187). Learn More »
$250.00
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MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD, DATED 1844, WITH ETCHED BLADE FOR ODD FELLOWS LODGE
This is a non-military version of the Model 1832 Ames Foot Artillery sword. It has typical characteristics: cast brass grip and a straight, heavy iron double edged blade. There are two side-by-side… (1216-71). Learn More »
$1,150.00
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MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD, DATED 1844, WITH ETCHED BLADE FOR ODD FELLOWS LODGE
This is a non-military version of the Model 1832 Ames Foot Artillery sword. It has typical characteristics: cast brass grip and a straight, heavy iron double edged blade. There are two side-by-side… (1216-70). Learn More »
$975.00
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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 »
AMERICAN SWORD BOOK BY FLAYDERMAN
This is a slightly used copy of “AMERICAN SWORDS by Norm Flayderman and Stuart C. Mowbray. Published in 1998 by the Andrew Mowbray Publishing Company. Hardcover, 256 pages with short index. Meas.… (1032-198). Learn More »
$55.00
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ONE OF THE BEST REFERENCE BOOKS ON BOWIE KNIVES
This book is titled “THE BOWIE KNIFE – UNSHEATHING AN AMERICAN LEGEND” by the well-known gun expert, the late Norm Flayderman. The volume was published in 2004 by Mowbray Publishing. The volume… (1032-193). Learn More »
$250.00
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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
WONDERFUL FIRST CLASS EXAMPLE OF AN AMES MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER DATED 1862 WITH SCABBARD - CONNECTICUT CONTRACT
This Model 1840 Light Artillery saber was made by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts in 1862 to fill a contract for the State of Connecticut. Ames was one of the most prolific… (1216-55). Learn More »
$1,450.00
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MINT CONDITION BRITISH ENFIELD #9 BOWIE KNIFE BAYONET FOR THE #4 RIFLE
The drawn bayonet meas. approx. 10.00 inches from point to pommel. The clean blade itself is just under 8.00 inches long with a 4.50 inch central fuller. The blade is bright but the first 0.75 of an… (1216-62). Learn More »
SUPER NICE AMES MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER DATED 1846 – POSSIBLE MEXICAN WAR USE
The drawn saber meas. approx. 41.50 inches from point to pommel. The blade meas. approx. 36.00 inches with a central stopped fuller that is 26.00 inches long. The surface of this extrodinary blade is… (1216-53). Learn More »
$1,650.00
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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 »
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
SHARPS & HANKINS SABER BAYONET - NO SCABBARD
Overall, the bayonet meas. approx. 25.25 inches long from point to pommel. The blade itself is 19.50 inches long with a semi-bright surface with light scattered mottling and minor pitting in the point… (169-602). Learn More »
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GERMAN SILVER BUGLE AND DISCHARGE OF BEVERLY W. MUSSELMAN, COMPANY MUSICIAN AND PRINCIPAL MUSICIAN: 13th PA Militia, 178th PA, 210th PA. MENTIONED IN A 1915 COUNTY HISTORY
This German silver bugle is made with a double-coil tube fitted with ferrules joining the sections and has a bell garland. It matches very closely a horn made by Joerdans of NY, illustrated as Figure 10 in Chris Nelson’s classic article on Civil… (2023-2833). Learn More »
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