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US M1910 BOLO KNIFE AND SCABBARD BY SPRINGFIELD

US M1910 BOLO KNIFE AND SCABBARD BY SPRINGFIELD

This is a very good example of the M1910 bolo knife issued to aid in cutting through undergrowth, partially inspired by its experiences in “Uncle Sam’s Little Wars” of the late 1800s and early… (169-668). Learn More »

INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG

INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG

This Klingenthal made US Model 1850 foot officer’s sword bears a dead-real period inscription on the reverse of the scabbard throat reading: Robt. L. Orr / Independent / Greys. Orr had been active… (1052-1127). Learn More »

BRITISH M1796 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, WITH KNOT AND SCABBARD

BRITISH M1796 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, WITH KNOT AND SCABBARD

An elegant British light cavalry officer’s 1796 saber with scabbard and sword knot, showing bright, with lots of gilt left on the brass scabbard and hilt. This has a clip point and reverse-P guard… (1240-11). Learn More »

PRESENTATION US M1840 MEDICAL STAFF SWORD OF ASST. SURG. BENJAMIN F. TAFT, 20th MASSACHUSETTS- THE HARVARD REGIMENT- WITH BATTLE HONOR: “FREDERICKSBURG.”

PRESENTATION US M1840 MEDICAL STAFF SWORD OF ASST. SURG. BENJAMIN F. TAFT, 20th MASSACHUSETTS- THE HARVARD REGIMENT- WITH BATTLE HONOR: “FREDERICKSBURG.”

This regulation U.S. M1840 Medical Staff sword bears an elegant inscription in script: B.F. Taft/Asst. Surgeon 20th Mass. Vols./Fredericksburg on the obverse scabbard between the upper and middle… (1052-1118). Learn More »

AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO CAPT. SAMUEL HUBBARD, 15TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY

AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO CAPT. SAMUEL HUBBARD, 15TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY

This original Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword by Ames comes with the original brass throat portion from its leather scabbard. This sword measures 36.5” overall, with a 30.5” steel blade. Blade,… (1052-681). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL GERMAN HUNTING SWORD

BEAUTIFUL GERMAN HUNTING SWORD

This German hunting sword has lots of gilt finish left on the brass mounts of the hilt and a very clean blade showing deeply etched floral and animal motifs, along with a poem, with etching showing… (2024-273). Learn More »

EUROPEAN DAGGER

EUROPEAN DAGGER

Here is a very nice example of dagger or boot knife. European style, possibly Spanish. Measures 14” overall with a 9.5” double edged blade. Brass “S”-shaped cross guard is approximately… (2022-650). Learn More »

AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND BELT

AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND BELT

This Federal edged weapon is an Ames Model 1832 U.S. Foot Artilleryman’s short sword in excellent original condition.  Handsome and ruggedly made, this blade specimen is a product of the Ames… (490-6822). Learn More »

SCABBARD FOR P-1854 AUSTRIAN SOCKET BAYONET

SCABBARD FOR P-1854 AUSTRIAN SOCKET BAYONET

Excellent condition leather scabbard for a socket bayonet for the Austrian Lorenz rifle.  Measures approximately 20” long overall.  Iron throat features characteristic “X” opening for the… (1179-2040). Learn More »

ENFIELD SABER BAYONET, PATTERN 1856 WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER SCABBARD

ENFIELD SABER BAYONET, PATTERN 1856 WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER SCABBARD

This British-made accoutrement is an original saber bayonet made for the Enfield .577 caliber rifle musket. The bayonet, with its Yataghan-style blade measures 28” long with a 23” blade and has a… (1179-1289). Learn More »

RARE SOCKET BAYONET FOR THE “DRAKE-ALTERATION” THE M1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE

RARE SOCKET BAYONET FOR THE “DRAKE-ALTERATION” THE M1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE

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 »

INSCRIBED AND DATED CIVIL WAR CUTLERY HANDLE BOWIE WITH SCABBARD

INSCRIBED AND DATED CIVIL WAR CUTLERY HANDLE BOWIE WITH SCABBARD

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 »

ITALIAN PIEDMONTESE INFANTRY SHORT SWORD, FASCINE KNIFE

ITALIAN PIEDMONTESE INFANTRY SHORT SWORD, FASCINE KNIFE

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 »

REMINGTON ZOUAVE BAYONET: “US MODEL 1862 CONTRACT RIFLE”

REMINGTON ZOUAVE BAYONET: “US MODEL 1862 CONTRACT RIFLE”

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 »

MILITIA RIFLEMAN’S KNIFE WITH A M1849 AMES MOUNTED RIFLEMAN’S BLADE MOUNTED AS A SHORT SWORD

MILITIA RIFLEMAN’S KNIFE WITH A M1849 AMES MOUNTED RIFLEMAN’S BLADE MOUNTED AS A SHORT SWORD

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 »

PRESENTATION AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCARCE ENGRAVED GILT BRASS FACTORY SCABBARD -  CAPT. N. H. KEMP, 6TH & 1ST MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA

PRESENTATION AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCARCE ENGRAVED GILT BRASS FACTORY SCABBARD - CAPT. N. H. KEMP, 6TH & 1ST MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA

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 »

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

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 »

CAMP AX OF ALBERT H. HILL - 4th RHODE ISLAND, 7th RHODE ISLAND, DETACHED SERVICE WITH BATTERY A 1st PA ARTILLERY

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 »

HIGH GRADE Ca. 1850-1860 GENERAL’S SWORD WITH UNUSUAL USA BLADE ETCHING BY LAMBERT, PHILADELPHIA, EX-KEVIN HOFFMAN

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 »

SHARPS & HANKINS SABER BAYONET - NO SCABBARD

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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DECEMBER 1862 LETTER WRITTEN BY COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN TO HIS WIFE FANNY

Here we have a letter written by a man who needs no introduction, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. This four-page letter is written on standard 8.5 inch by 11 inch unlined paper. In period ink, Chamberlain writes to his wife, Fanny, from the camp of the… (557-250B). Learn More »

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