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This is a nice example of the .69 caliber socket bayonet known to collectors as the U.S. Model 1842 Socket Bayonet. The designation as the Model 1842 is only a modern term of convenience used by… (302-115). Learn More »
The scabbard shown here is of the 1863 pattern which contains eight copper rivets, 4 of which are located on the frog and 4 on the scabbard’s throat. This pattern of 8 copper rivet arrangements,… (490-6980A). Learn More »
$135.00
ON HOLD
This grouping came directly from the Leyden family in 1998 and within a few months was in the Ray Richey collection. Maurice Leyden was 22 years of age when he enrolled at Syracuse in the military… (1268-777). Learn More »
Primitive, but cheap and easily made, pikes were recognized as a stop-gap measure until better arms could be obtained and were made throughout the south by small and large manufacturers with various… (2025-3625). Learn More »
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… (172-6124). Learn More »
This is the Type 2, for use on the Pattern 1858 Naval Rifle. The British military wanted to create a dual-purpose bayonet for the rifle and settled on a combination naval cutlass & bayonet. The… (1309-75). Learn More »
$1,395.00
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This is a very good example of the Civil War regulation sword for line officers serving on foot, that is: Captains and Lieutenants of infantry, etc. This pattern was made regulation in 1850, is the… (1311-15). Learn More »
This is a rare Army cutlass. Ames received a contract from the Army on 18 January 1864 for 300 Navy 1861-pattern cutlasses. They were delivered on 10 February1864 and issued Col. William A.… (1306-10). Learn More »
The scabbard shown here is of the 1863 pattern fixed by eight copper rivets, 4 of which are located on the frog and 4 on the scabbard’s throat. This pattern of 8 copper rivets, which superseded the… (172-6060). Learn More »
This is a very impressive naval cutlass and is much heavier that the American cutlass made by Ames. This piece measures approximately 29” long overall with a 23.25” bolo-shaped blade. The blade… (160-590). Learn More »
Bearing on the blade the monogram of Maximillion Frederick the First of Bavaria (Maximilian I Joseph, King of Bavaria | Unofficial Royalty). A rarely seen sword it is not unsimilar in design and… (490-4161). Learn More »
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 »
$2,350.00
Originally $2,950.00
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 »
$1,100.00
Originally $1,395.00
This mid-war production weapon is a M-1860 Light Cavalry saber. Considered a lighter, more maneuverable weapon than its predecessor the M-1840 “Wristbreaker,” the light cavalry saber weighed about… (2025-2703). Learn More »
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 »
$750.00
Originally $1,250.00
Looking for all the world like a Napoleonic era sword this weapon is rather the British Military 1896 Pattern Mountain Artillery Sword. It was used by soldiers manning guns in mountainous areas,… (2025-2710). Learn More »
$650.00
SOLD
A very good, unmarked example of the striking Confederate “cloverleaf” pike formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum. The nickname obviously derives from the trefoil spearhead… (1179-1659). Learn More »
$2,250.00
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The first sword is a Model 1860 Cavalry Sabre by the firm of J.E. Bleckmann, founded in Solingen in 1808. The sabre has its scabbard and is in good condition. The leather on the grip is missing and… (2025-3340). Learn More »
This inspected regulation Model 1850 foot officer’s sword made by Ames. Overall the drawn sword meas. approx. 36.25” long from point to pommel. The blade itself measures 30.00” long with a… (2025-3342). Learn More »
Old hoof knife marked “G. Wostenholm & Son / Washington Works / Sheffield England” and “I*XL” on the blade. Stag handled hoof knife for farriers with fixed blade. Dark brown patina and… (30-2092). Learn More »
$20.00
SOLD
The Model 1860 Staff Officer’s Sword was descended from the 1840 Foot Officer’s Sword and in turn morphed into the 1872 Staff and Line Officer’s Sword, both of which were called the Model 1860… (1306-07). Learn More »
The company manufactured swords to sell at retail on the New Orleans market. It is also known that Thomas, Griswold & Company made swords for the Confederate and various Southern state… (302-124). Learn More »
$13,500.00
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The Model 1840 Cavalry Sabre, commonly referred to as “The Old Wristbreaker”, was one of the edged weapons used by mounted forces before and during the Civil War. Produced by the N.P. Ames company… (789-11). Learn More »
$1,695.00
SOLD
The Model 1840 Cavalry Sabre, commonly referred to as “The Old Wristbreaker”, was one of the edged weapons used by mounted forces before and during the Civil War. The steel blade is curved with a… (490-6293). Learn More »
This brass hilted saber bayonet is 25” long overall and carries a 20” blade. The blade is smooth metal, with good edge and point, a muted silver in color with some very thin gray spots. The brass… (172-6107). Learn More »
A nice grouping from a veteran of the 123rd New York, which served from September 1862 to June 1865, seeing action in the eastern and western theatres of war in the 12th/20th Army Corps. The group… (534-40). Learn More »
Item meas. approx. 28.75 inches overall. The blade meas. approx. 23.75 inches long and is approx. 1.08 inches wide at the ricasso. Blade surface is bright with some scattered mottling. Heavier near… (344-158). Learn More »
$950.00
Originally $1,295.00
Adopted in August 1860 for staff officers, this pattern of US Army sword was used by officers of the staff and by general officers. A mistaken designation as the “1860 staff and field sword,”… (1252-04). Learn More »
$35,000.00
SOLD
A fine representative saber issued to countless Federal cavalrymen during the Civil War. Manufactured by the West Chelmsford, Massachusetts by Christopher Roby and Company, this saber was one of over… (1304-15). Learn More »
$1,450.00
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The U.S. Model 1832 foot artillery short-sword is approximately 25” long overall with a 6” solid brass hilt, and a 19” blade. This model was the first sword contracted by the U.S. with… (1306-02). Learn More »
Cast brass ribbed handle with bar and button type attachment mechanism. This mechanism is frozen and needs to be loosened and oiled. Surface of the handle shows moderate wear. Counterguard has barrel… (1252-07). Learn More »
Manufactured by Sheble & Fisher, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sabers from this maker were supplied directly to state or militia units and were not Federally inspected. One author notes that the… (1304-28). Learn More »
$895.00
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This pre-war Ames saber specimen is the forerunner of the type issued to Federal horsemen during the American Civil War. Produced by the Chicopee, Massachusetts firm of Ames Sword Company, this weapon… (1304-23). Learn More »
In 1861 Colt reached an agreement with the government to purchase Model 1841 rifles at $10.00 each, alter them to .58 caliber, fit them with sword bayonets, and then sell them back to the government… (490-7259). Learn More »
This saber is an early, seldom seen ‘C. Roby’ enlisted Model 1840 light artillery edged weapon termed a Type-1. Blade exhibits the single, rare one-line maker address “C. ROBY & CO” but no… (707-04). Learn More »
This brass hilt sword bayonet is a product of the Harpers Ferry Armory, made for the Model 1855 Rifle. Like the majority of these bayonets, this one has an unmarked blade. (Less than half of known… (490-7257). Learn More »
WHEN ELECTED COLONEL OF THE 28th NC, HIS OLD REGIMENT, THE 1st NC, “PRESENTED HIM WITH A SWORD, SADDLE AND BRIDLE, AND A HANDSOME PAIR OF GOBLETS…” We are proud to offer the sword mentioned in… (846-572). Learn More »
$59,500.00
Originally $69,500.00
This is a high-quality Ames militia staff sword with knight’s helmet pommel, mameluke style cross guard, and an engraved brass scabbard. This is a pre-Civil War sword produced circa 1850 by the Ames… (2025-673). Learn More »
The 29 1/2-inch blade is marked on the ricasso: "WEYERSBURG KIRSCHBAUM & Cie SOLINGEN" while on the spine is a small crown over "RC". The blade has some scuffing but is otherwise in excellent… (2025-664). Learn More »
British Brunswick rifle bayonet stamped "RCR" Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment. "In response to a significant and growing problem of desertions of enlisted men during the 1830's, the British established… (2025-413). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
This is an original American Civil War saber bayonet manufactured by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts just prior to the Civil War. Made to fit the infantry length Sharps… (2024-1011). Learn More »
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 »
$2,400.00
Originally $2,800.00
This officer’s sword not only bears a presentation inscription on the upper scabbard mount and battle honors on the middle mount, it comes with its original gold bullion officer’s sword knot and… (1052-1134). Learn More »
This is a rarely seen German made sword bayonet for the 1841 Mississippi rifle, and many were marketed by Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia. These were typically marked by that firm on the ricasso… (1000-937). Learn More »
Saber-style bayonet for the Sharps Rifle. The overall length of this bayonet is 26 ½” while the graceful-looking, slightly curved blade itself is 21 ½” long. Bayonet was primarily intended for… (1037-406). Learn More »
$625.00
Originally $775.00
This exceptional knife is maker marked on the ricasso, “JNOWILL & SONS / SHEFFIELD”, and, “JNOWILL & SONS / SHEFFIELD” near the false edge. Measures 14 ½” total length when opened… (482-411). Learn More »
$2,000.00
Originally $2,250.00
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 »
$2,400.00
Originally $3,150.00
Classic Civil War cavalry saber believed to be made by Gilbert Dubois in Napanoch, New York. Sword is in overall very good condition. Blade exhibits gray tone overall with a few darker patches. No… (870-470). Learn More »
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A vendor at the Autumn Gettysburg Civil War show held at the Allstar Events Complex on Oct. 28-29 reported that a Maryland sword belt plate valued at $3500 was stolen from a display case on Sunday afternoon. The Gettysburg Times published a… . Learn More »