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SCARCE 1858 DATED AMES LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

SCARCE 1858 DATED AMES LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

Although called the U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber in collector shorthand, production of the pattern was the topic of discussion between Ames and U.S. Ordnance in late 1856 and deliveries started… (490-3018). Learn More »

RARELY SEEN BRITISH, CRIMEAN ERA, INFANTRY SERGEANT'S SWORD

RARELY SEEN BRITISH, CRIMEAN ERA, INFANTRY SERGEANT'S SWORD

In over 50 years of collecting British Military the consignor has never owned an example of this rare sword. Little is known of these weapons as few are extant due to re-issuing and hard field use.… (88-192). Learn More »

AMES CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD AND POSTWAR PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE SAME NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICER, WITH HIS COPY OF REGIMENTAL HISTORY – DANIEL J. FLANDERS

AMES CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD AND POSTWAR PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE SAME NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICER, WITH HIS COPY OF REGIMENTAL HISTORY – DANIEL J. FLANDERS

This group consists of two presentation Ames U.S. Model 1850 officer’s swords, one a Foot Officer pattern, with its original metal scabbard rather than leather, and the other a Staff and Field… (2022-1207). Learn More »

CLASSIC CONFEDERATE FROELICH CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

CLASSIC CONFEDERATE FROELICH CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

If you are looking for just one Confederate cavalry saber, this could be it. This classic Confederate cavalryman’s saber with its original scabbard was made by Louis Froelich and is in very good… (1176-15). Learn More »

BRITISH CLAMSHELL GUARD INFANTRY HANGER 1740-1760

BRITISH CLAMSHELL GUARD INFANTRY HANGER 1740-1760

A munition-quality hanger (cutlass, or short-sword,) typical of those purchased privately by British colonels to supplement the musket and bayonet supplied or funded by the government, or imported… (1186-02). Learn More »

MANSFIELD & LAMB M1860 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD, DATED 1863

MANSFIELD & LAMB M1860 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD, DATED 1863

Here is a fine Mansfield & Lamb saber specimen of the type issued to Federal horsemen during the American Civil War. Manufactured by partners Henry Mansfield and Estus Lamb in the village of… (490-6295). Learn More »

$895.00
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BRITISH PATTERN 1827 NAVAL OFFICER CHILD’S SWORD

BRITISH PATTERN 1827 NAVAL OFFICER CHILD’S SWORD

The patten 1827 naval officer’s sword is still the regulation officer’s sword in the Royal Navy. Introduced with a pipe-back blade, it shifted to a single-fullered blade, deemed better for a… (480-351). Learn More »

FRENCH HILTED NON-REGULATION IMPORTED OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJOR JAMES PLIMPTON, 3RD NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEERS, WITH CDV – KILLED IN ACTION AT DEEP BOTTOM RUN

FRENCH HILTED NON-REGULATION IMPORTED OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJOR JAMES PLIMPTON, 3RD NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEERS, WITH CDV – KILLED IN ACTION AT DEEP BOTTOM RUN

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 »

REFERENCE BOOK ON AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL SWORDS

REFERENCE BOOK ON AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL SWORDS

“The American Eagle-Pommel Sword: The Early Years 1794-1830” by E. Andrew Mowbray. Published in 1988 by Man At Arms Publishing Company. Hard cover, 244 pages with index. Book meas. approx. 12 x 9… (1032-191). Learn More »

$35.00
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ICONIC BRITISH PATTERN 1796 HEAVY CAVALRY SABER

ICONIC BRITISH PATTERN 1796 HEAVY CAVALRY SABER

This was the sword of the British Heavy Cavalry during the greater part of the Napoleonic Wars. It was based on an earlier Austrian design. This was the pattern wielded by the Scot's Grays or 2nd… (88-179). Learn More »

$2,495.00
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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 »

CLAUBERG SILVER GRIP PRESENTATION SWORD OF CAPT. JAMES WOLFE BRADY, 9th MARYLAND INFANTRY 1863-64 AND PROVOST MARSHAL AT HARPERS FERRY

CLAUBERG SILVER GRIP PRESENTATION SWORD OF CAPT. JAMES WOLFE BRADY, 9th MARYLAND INFANTRY 1863-64 AND PROVOST MARSHAL AT HARPERS FERRY

W. Clauberg of Solingen was a prolific supplier of swords and blades to the American market during the Civil War, specializing in higher-end swords, many then etched at the ricasso by an American firm… (2023-3010). Learn More »

IMPORT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD

IMPORT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD

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 »

1847 PRESENTATION SWORD – CAPT. RICHARD LILY, 1ST BALTIMORE SHARPSHOOTERS

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

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 »

HIGH GRADE US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD PRESENTED TO LT. COON OF THE 12th NEW YORK

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 »

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 »

MODEL 1872 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S MAMALUKE SWORD

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

EARLY AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD DATED 1859

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 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


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HISTORICAL FIREARMS STOLEN FROM THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM IN HARRISBURG, PA

Please click on the photograph above to view a flyer containing information regarding a Model 1860 Henry Rifle and pair of cased presentation Colt Revolvers identified to Secretary of War Simon Cameron which were stolen from the museum on February… . Learn More »

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