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PRE-MEXICAN WAR US 1832 PATTERN SWORT SWORD DATED 1841
Adopted by the army in 1832, in the U.S. Army this gladius-pattern short sword was intended for sergeants, musicians, and artillerymen serving on foot until the introduction of the 1840 pattern… (1151-03). Learn More »
1767 FRENCH INFANTRY BRIQUET (HANGER)
This example has the correct 2 piece brass hilt which dates it as the earliest production. An untouched uncleaned example with a 24 inch blade. The blade has a light brown patina but shows little or… (88-93). Learn More »
$595.00
SOLD
CLASSIC EARLY AN IX FRENCH NAPOLEONIC BRIQUET OR HANGER
Classic early AN IX French Napoleonic briquet or hanger. This outstanding specimen was made ca. 1803 just prior to Naploeon being crowned Emperor. It is engraved on the spine "Manfacture de… (88-92). Learn More »
$595.00
ON HOLD
INSCRIBED HORSTMANN 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. GEORGE KENNEY, LIKELY BAKER’S CALIFORNIA REGIMENT, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GLENDALE
This very nice 1850 Foot Officer’s sword by Horstmann has a non-regulation, but very practical metal scabbard and is inscribed inside the guard in script, “Lt. George Kenney.” The volunteer… (1117-114). Learn More »
$3,200.00
Originally $3,500.00
AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER DATED 1865 WITH RACK NUMBERS
This is an excellent example of the classic Civil War Union cavalry saber made by the Ames Manufacturing Company, the weapon’s foremost producer. The sword is untouched and the way many collectors… (2021-771). Learn More »
$825.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SABER BY THOMAS GRISWOLD
This Confederate M1840 Mounted Artillery Saber is in very good condition. The ricasso is stamped “T.G. & Co. / N.O.” which stands for the firm of Thomas Griswold & Company of New Orleans.… (2021-1034). Learn More »
US MODEL 1840 GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO BRIG. GEN. EPPA HUNTON
This sword belonged to Confederate Brigadier General Eppa Hunton (1822-1908). He and William Fitzhugh Payne (1830-1904) were related through the marriage of General Hunton's son Eppa Hunton Jr.… (1129-01). Learn More »
BRITISH PATTERN 1856 MK.1 DRUMMER’S SWORD
American Civil War period used sword carried by regimental drummers and bandsmen. The flawless double edged blade measures 19 inches in length and is 1 3/8 inches wide and id double edged and spear… (88-84). Learn More »
BRITISH MILITARY DRUMMER’S SWORD, C1840D
This near mint short sword dates ca. 1840. It has a 19 1/2-inch-long tapering and perfectly polished double-edged blade that is about 2 inches wide were it meets the solid cast single piece brass… (88-79). Learn More »
EARLY WAR 1862 DATED MANSFIELD AND LAMB U.S. CAVALRY SABER
This is a regulation Civil War U.S. cavalry saber made in 1862, in time for most of the major battles and campaigns of the war, and a scarce date for the maker. First discussed in 1856 as a… (490-2636). Learn More »
$1,295.00
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KNIGHTS OF MALTA SWORD
The postwar boom in fraternal and masonic societies kept many sword makers and dealers in business. The is a nice example of one made for a member of the Knights of Malta with his name, “Albert… (490-2193). Learn More »
PRE-WATERLOO PERIOD PRODUCTION FRENCH CUIRASSIER HEAVY CAVALRY SWORD AN XI
With original leather grip and wire binding. The 37.5-inch blade is excellent with no pitting and lots of original burnish. It bears the Napoleonic inspector's stamps of Lobstein and Bisch. The spine… (88-69). Learn More »
$1,950.00
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SCARCE AMES SOUTH CAROLINA ARTILLERY SWORD
This scarce sword was in the collection of the late Kevin Hoffman and is illustrated in his on-line book Swords of Honor and Presentation. There it is described as, “Unmarked but definitely… (715-26). Learn More »
MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD BY HORTSMANN - NO SCABBARD
Very bright and clean blade with no nicks on the edge and only a few small spots of oxidation. Ricasso is marked on one side with “HORSTMANN & SONS PHILADELPHIA” while the opposite side is… (410-517). Learn More »
$200.00
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SCARCE UNMARKED 1864 DATED ROBY CAVALRY SABER
This Model 1860 light cavalry saber clearly stamped on the obverse ricasso “US / J.C.W. / 1864,” indicating inspection and acceptance by the U.S., but bears no maker’s marks. It clearly seems,… (766-1545). Learn More »
LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER PRESENTED TO CAPT. G.B. FORBES BY THE ATLANTA ARTILLERY 1890
This is an interesting use of the earlier Model 1840 light artillery officer’s saber in lieu of the newer U.S. regulation pattern of 1872. That more current sword used a reverse-P guard, perhaps a… (870-233). Learn More »
IRISH LEGION, PHOENIX REGIMENT, 4th REGT EMPIRE BRIGADE, CORCORAN ZOUAVES, ETC.: PRESENTATION SWORD OF JOSEPH E. EBLING!
Joseph E. Ebling helped raise the Phoenix Regiment, recruited largely among men of Irish extraction in New York City and otherwise known as the Corcoran Zouaves, the Irish Legion, 4th Regiment Empire… (172-5736). Learn More »
Ca. 1834-1840 MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD BY N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD MASS.
This beautiful gilt-brass mounted Ames militia officer’s sword uses a impressive high-relief eagle with spread wings as the guard. The eagle actually forms the quillon block with its wings forming… (870-694). Learn More »
BEAUTIFUL TIFFANY CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER
This wonderful saber by Tiffany falls into the general category of their presentation grade No. 2 cavalry officer’s sabers, described as having a, “pierced and chased Basket-hilt with Shark-skin… (1047-140). Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD, EX-MOLLUS COLLECTION
“Collins & Co.” in an arc, over “Hartford / Conn” and dated on the obverse “1861.” Interestingly, the back of the blade is etched “iron proof,” the grip has a definite down turn,… (1052-04). Learn More »
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MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER AND PORTRAIT ID’D TO 1ST LT. ANTHONY A. TAYLOR, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT
This small group of items is identified to 1st Lieutenant Anthony A. Taylor of Company a, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry who received the Medal of Honor for actions at Chickamauga. The first item in the group is a well-used enlisted man’s Model 1860… (945-352). Learn More »
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