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The State of Massachusetts contracted with the firm of A.J. Drake of Boston to alter 1,742 Model 1841 Mississippi Rifles that were in state stores. The guns were unaltered in caliber (retaining… (490-6787). Learn More »
Knife meas. approx. 8.00 inches. It has a nice worn curved stag horn handle with a curved metal blade and scrapper. Just above the handle on one side the blade is marked “WILKINSON” in three… (772-152). Learn More »
This elegant, cutlery handle Bowie has a double-edged spearpoint blade with median ridge and long pointed ricasso. On one side the ricasso is stamped “H. C. BOOTH & CO / SILVER STEEL /… (450-215). Learn More »
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 »
This is a good example of the brass-hilted sword/saber bayonet for the Remington Model 1862 US Contract Rifle, best known as the “Remington Zouave.” The blade is full length, with good edge and… (490-4297). Learn More »
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
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
This knife uses a brass hilt in the form of the Model 1833 Short Sword and the blade of the Model 1849 Rifleman’s Knife. Just 1,000 of the latter weapons were supplied by Ames on contract with the… (1220-01). Learn More »
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 »
The blade meas. approx. 20.00 inches long with a 14.25 inch unstopped central fuller. The blade’s surface is bright but does show several rub marks with some light scattered mottling and some light… (169-607). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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
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 & 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
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This article of uniform clothing is an original, Civil War example of headgear manufactured in the Confederacy and presented here in wonderful, original intact condition. The period artifact is a small, dark blue colored, wool kepi, suited for a… (526-68). Learn More »