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NEW JERSEY CONTRACT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER
The Model 1840 cavalry saber, commonly referred to as “The Old Wristbreaker”, was one of the military edged weapons used by New Jersey’s mounted forces during the Civil War. Produced by the… (344-66). Learn More »
$725.00
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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 »
$3,250.00
Originally $3,950.00
U.S. MODEL 1835/1842 SOCKET BAYONET
This Federal accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1835/42 smoothbore musket. The term angular bayonet refers to the type most commonly used by infantry soldiers. The… (362-1306). Learn More »
M-1855 SPRINGFIELD SOCKET BAYONET WITH MAKER MARKED SCABBARD
This is the Model 1855 socket bayonet for Springfield rifle muskets. Measures approximately 17.5” overall with a shortened 14.5” blade. This specimen features a light gray overall surface with… (1202-1334). Learn More »
WW2 BRITISH MACHETE BY MARTINDALE WITH LEATHER SCABBARD
Offered here is a good example of a WW2 British military machete by MARTINDALE with a thick brown leather scabbard dated 1943. The heavy steel blade is 14.75” long while the whole piece measures… (169-943). Learn More »
$135.00
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U.S.M.C. COLLINS & CO. MACHETE DATED 1943 WITH SCABBARD
These machetes were survival and landing force weapons and came in a variety of blade lengths, markings, finish, handle material. This one has a blade length of 18” with an overall length of… (169-941). Learn More »
.45-70 TRAPDOOR BAYONET
This is an original socket bayonet for the .45-70 Springfield trapdoor rifle; no scabbard. This bayonet was made following the Civil War for the trapdoor, breech-loading Springfield rifle. It looks… (2026-1223). Learn More »
VERY NICE U.S. MODEL 1835/1842 SOCKET BAYONET
This Federal accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1835/42 smoothbore musket. The term angular bayonet refers to the type most commonly used by infantry soldiers. The… (2026-1016). Learn More »
SCARCE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER PRODUCED BY MEMPHIS NOVELTY WORKS
This is a scarce Confederate cavalry saber in scabbard made by Thomas Leech at his Memphis Novelty Works sometime in late 1861 or early 1862. Thomas Leech produced arms for the Southern Confederacy at… (1268-350). Learn More »
AN IMPORTED CONFEDERATE SWORD FROM A GAR HALL
This most interesting sword until recently was totally painted gold and had been ensconced in a Grand Army of the Republic Hall (GAR) up north. Interesting due to the fact that the sword is of the… (1309-71). Learn More »
$795.00
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GERMAN K98 MAUSER BAYONET AND SCABBARD AND FROG
German K98 Mauser bayonet with matching numbered scabbard (8337) and leather frog with light “Schuler” maker stamp. Condition is overall very good. Blade was not sharpened, and retains nearly… (2025-694). Learn More »
$250.00
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MID-19TH CENTURY FINE COIN SILVER–MOUNTED BONE-HANDLED DIRK WITH ENGRAVED SILVER SCABBARD
A handsome American dirk with high-quality silver mounts and a fitted silver scabbard. The slender double-edged blade of flattened diamond section is well-forged and retains good polish with light age… (2026-682). Learn More »
US MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD, PRESENTED TO CAPT. MARTIN KELLOGG COOK, AIDE-DE-CAMP TO MAJ. GEN. STEPHEN A. HURLBUT, JULY 1863
This is an exceptional and fully documented Civil War presentation sword of the highest historical significance — a named, inscribed officer's sword with an unbroken chain of provenance linking it… (1323-01). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S SWORD MADE BY LOUIS BISSONET; THE OWNER OVERSAW THE FIRING OF THE FIRST SHOT OF THE CIVIL WAR
Louis Bissonnet was born in France circa 1837. According to the 1860 Census he was living in Hardin, Texas working as a jeweler. In late 1861 or early 1862 Bissonnet established himself in Mobile,… (870-685). Learn More »
$37,500.00
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BRITISH MILITARY SARGEANT'S HALBERD 1740 TO 1793
The halberd was a polearm carried by lower-ranking officers in European infantry units in the 16th through 18th centuries. By the early 18th-century the halberd had become a symbol of rank. It served… (1298-08). Learn More »
$2,200.00
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CLASSIC BRITISH PATTERN 1796 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER
This was purchased in the 1970s by this compiler from the relic hunter and collector Mr. Max Day of Fort Erie Ontario, Canada. With it also at that time the consignor also bought a rare Second US… (1284-43). Learn More »
$1,250.00
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A COLONIAL MADE HALBERD DATING TO THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR
This extra-ordinarily rare pole arm was actually made in North America perhaps as early as 1720 but more likely around 1750 with continued use well into the American Revolution. The British/American… (1298-11). Learn More »
A FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR PERIOD HALBERD OR PARTIZAN
The halberd was typically an axe surmounted by a spear while the partizan consisted of a long swordlike spearhead mounted on a long wooden shaft, with protrusions on the sides which aided in parring… (1298-10). Learn More »
BRITISH MILITARY SERGEANT'S HALBERD CONVERTED TO A SPONTOON
The halberd was an axe surmounted by a spear. The spontoon was the spear pointed device or a halberd without the axe. These polearms were carried by lower-ranking officers and NCOs in European and… (1298-09). Learn More »
MINTY CONDITION AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD
This is a top-shelf example of the regulation U.S. Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword by the premier Ames Manufacturing Company. Preserving lots of the original bright, gold gilt finish on… (881-25). Learn More »
$2,950.00
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AN ARTILLERY LINSTOCK IN THE STYLE OF THE EARLY 18th CENTURY
This specialized staff weapon was used primarily to ignite the charge in pieces of artillery. The two lateral projections ending in eagles' heads are actually clips designed to hold the smoldering… (1298-13). Learn More »
A SPONTOON OF GERMANIC ORIGIN; POSSIBLY HESSIAN
The spontoon is a spear pointed pole arm. These were carried by lower-ranking officers and NCOs in European and Colonial infantry units in the 18th century. They served principally as an instrument… (1298-12). Learn More »
18th CENTURY NATIVE AMERICAN SPEAR OR LANCE OF THE EASTERN WOODLANDS
Offered is an extraordinarily rare pole arm that was certainly made in North America by a white craftsman for the Indian trade; and no later than the last quarter of the 18th century. When one thinks… (1273-135). Learn More »
$4,500.00
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MODEL 1832 PATTERN SHORT SWORD AND SCABBARD-1834 DATED-WITH HUSE HILT
This is a nice example of the U.S. Model 1832 short sword, dated 1834. Both sword and scabbard are in good condition. Adopted in 1832 for sergeants, musicians, and foot artillery, this pattern was… (2026-1236). Learn More »
US M1816 BAYONET AND REILLY TYPE-I SCABBARD FOR WAIST BELT CA.1841-58
This is a regulation bayonet for the US M1816 musket, which was produced at Springfield until 1840 and at Harpers Ferry until 1844, but remained in service with conversion to percussion well into the… (2026-1228). Learn More »
M1860 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES – 1865 MANUFACTURE
Here is a wartime bookend Ames Manufacturing Company saber of the type issued to Federal horsemen during the American Civil War. Produced at the firm’s factory in Chicopee, Massachusetts this weapon… (2026-1239). Learn More »
US M1855 SABER BAYONET WITH SCABBARD AND FROG – OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM COLLECTION
This accouterment is an original Civil War saber bayonet, maker unknown. The total length of the bayonet is 26½” long while the graceful-looking blade itself is 21½” long. This M1855 saber… (2026-1235). Learn More »
$450.00
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PLYMOUTH WHITNEY M1861 NAVY RIFLE SABER BAYONET BY COLLINS
This is an example of the saber (or sword) bayonet issued with the US Navy’s Model 1861 rifle. Developed by John Dahlgren in the late 1850s, and nicknamed for the USS Plymouth, on which the ordnance… (2026-1232). Learn More »
$295.00
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US M1816 SOCKET BAYONET
This accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the US Flintlock Musket, Model 1816 longarm. The term ‘angular bayonet’ refers to the type most commonly used by infantry… (2026-1225). Learn More »
$225.00
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BRITISH P1853 SOCKET BAYONET
This British-made accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1853 Enfield rifle musket. The Enfield bayonet has the distinction of being the first universal issue bayonet to… (2026-1227). Learn More »
$225.00
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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 »
$1,100.00
Originally $1,350.00
FRENCH IMPORTED M1850 OFFICER’S STAFF & FIELD SWORD WITH SCABBARD
This original, Model 1850 Officer’s Staff and Field sword, complete with metal scabbard, was a specimen imported from the renowned sword-making establishment of Klingenthal in France. The sword… (2026-1247). Learn More »
$550.00
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M1816 REMINGTON MAYNARD CONVERSION MUSKET BAYONET
This 1816 pattern bayonet was supplied by Remington with their Maynard conversions of Model 1816 flintlock muskets starting in 1854 and sometimes supplied by Hewes and Phillips on M1816s altered by… (2026-1214). Learn More »
SCARCE UNALTERED SECOND MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY CAVALRY SABER
According to Giles Cromwell, the authority on the Virginia Manufactory, of approximately 3,400 First and Second Model Cavalry Sabers manufactured at that facility from 1804 through 1808, 2,600 had… (1103-04). Learn More »
BRITISH P1853 SOCKET BAYONET
This British-made accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1853 Enfield rifle musket. The Enfield bayonet has the distinction of being the first universal issue bayonet to… (2026-1205). Learn More »
RARE AMES MODEL 1847 SAPPERS & MINERS ARTILLERY MUSKETOON SWORD BAYONET-DATED 1847
These well-made sword bayonets were produced from 1847 through 1856 for the Springfield Model 1847 Sappers & Miners musketoon, of which only 830 total arms were manufactured. The bayonet is from… (490-7261). Learn More »
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 »
$1,200.00
Originally $1,495.00
A RARE US MARINE CORPS SERGEANT'S SABER
This scarce saber was manufactured by F.W. Widmann its designer. Andrew Mowbray, in his book THE AMERICAN EAGLE-POMMEL SWORD shows a specimen as figure 51A page 195. F.W. Widmann's company was… (1179-250). Learn More »
EXCAVATED BRITISH 1796 PATTERN SABER WITH GETTYSBURG TAG
No markings are visible but the pattern is clearly a British 1796 light cavalry saber, measuring 36-12” overall with a 32” blade and instantly recognizable from its iron stirrup hilt and… (490-7599). Learn More »
WAR OF 1812 ERA US HORSEMAN’S SABER - FORT NIAGARA
A US horseman’s saber excavated on private property with the owner’s permission in the area of Fort Niagara, which saw extensive activity in the War of 1812, particularly in 1813 but, given the… (1273-120). Learn More »
SCARCE AND BRIGHT US AMOSKEAG .58 SOCKET BAYONET
Due to the increase in arms production during the Civil War, Springfield Amory reached out to various independent contractors. Many contractors did not have any identifying marks. However, the… (2023-3034). Learn More »
$450.00
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IMPORT M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD
Civil War imported Model 1850 foot officer’s sword in good, original condition complete with its matching leather scabbard. Likely a French import, the blade measures 31¼” long by 1” wide… (2026-1248). Learn More »
$650.00
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AMES MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER WITH SCABBARD, DATED 1863
This Model 1840 Light Artillery saber was made by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts in 1863. Ames was one of the most prolific sword makers in the United States and is… (2026-1242). Learn More »
$895.00
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RARE SOCKET BAYONET FOR GREENE RIFLE
This a solid example of the scarce socket bayonet for the Greene Under-hammer Bolt Action Rifle. James Durrell Greene had a distinguished career in the US military but is probably best known for the… (2026-1220). Learn More »
BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY WINDUS PATTERN SOCKET BAYONET
Socket bayonet for use with the .75 caliber Windus Pattern 1771 Brown Bess flintlock musket. The distinguishing feature is the external spring catch screwed to the socket. This spring, sometimes… (2026-1213). Learn More »
KLINGENTHAL IMPORT US M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD
The US Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword, officially adopted in 1851, was based on a French 1845 officer’s saber pattern, so it is no surprise to find French imports that may only broadly follow the… (1273-36). Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1835/1842 SOCKET BAYONET
This Federal accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1835/42 smoothbore musket. The term angular bayonet refers to the type most commonly used by infantry soldiers. The… (2026-1209). Learn More »
$200.00
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CONFEDERATE “CS & STAR” SHORT SWORD
A classic Confederate sword patterned after the US M1833 short sword, using a brass hilt with a prominent star in place of the eagle on the pommel face and a prominent “CS” in the crossguard. This… (2026-1237). Learn More »
LIEUTENANT TO MAJOR JULIUS STIMPSON CLARK'S SWORD
Enlisting on June 15, 1861, in the 4th Maine Infantry as a Commissary Sergeant Clark was soon captured at the battle of First Bull Run (4th Maine Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War). He was a… (1284-35). Learn More »
$1,995.00
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SCARCE US MODEL 1816 FENCING BAYONET SOCKET
See Chapter VII of Reilly, Socket Bayonets, for details and a typology of socket fencing bayonets. This is his Type-I: the socket and elbow of a US M1816 bayonet modified by elimination of the blade… (2026-931). Learn More »
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ARMED CONFEDERATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL
This uncased eighth-plate tintype is a very clear studio view of a Confederate lieutenant colonel wear frock coat, narrow brim hat, gauntlets and tall boots. He has tilted his hat slightly to one side and wears a sort of tight-lipped smile. His… (1138-2029). Learn More »
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