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SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD 1865-1867
The Model 1860 Staff Officer’s Sword was descended from the 1840 Foot Officer’s Sword and in turn morphed into the 1872 Staff and Line Officer’s Sword, both of which were called the Model 1860… (1306-07). Learn More »
FINE MODEL 1850 US STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD
This sword, complete with original brass mounted metal scabbard, was imported from France for commercial sale to officers in the US just prior to or during the War Between the States. The sword… (2025-2285). Learn More »
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 wonderful original condition. Handsome and ruggedly made, this blade specimen is a product of the Ames… (490-919). Learn More »
$2,500.00
Originally $2,950.00
CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S CAVALRY SABER WITH BRASS SCABBARD, MADE BY THOMAS GRISWOLD & CO., NEW ORLEANS
The company manufactured swords to sell at retail on the New Orleans market. It is also known that Thomas, Griswold & Company made swords for the Confederate and various Southern state… (302-124). Learn More »
ID’D FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD – CAPTAIN/MAJOR ALVAH POTTER, 7th AND 18th NH INFANTRY/AOP ENGINEER BRIGADE
Alvah Potter lived in Concord, NH when he enlisted as a 21-year-old 1st Lieutenant on 11/12/1861 – into Company H of the 7th New Hampshire. After spending much of his term of service in New York… (490-7533). Learn More »
$1,250.00
SOLD
JAPANESE SHORT SWORD MADE C. 1525
Excellent example of a handmade Japanese short sword (wakizashi) made c.1525 during the Late Muromachi period. The blade is shortened from katana length (probably performed in the 1600s), but… (2025-3298). Learn More »
$1,995.00
ON HOLD
M1840 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES, DATED 1845
The Model 1840 Cavalry Sabre, commonly referred to as “The Old Wristbreaker”, was one of the edged weapons used by mounted forces before and during the Civil War. Produced by the N.P. Ames company… (789-11). Learn More »
US FEDERAL PERIOD NCO's SWORD
This example Harold Peterson illustrated as #5 and he puts a date on it of 1795 to 1810. This is a copy of an earlier British pattern with its brass D guard "pillow pommel" and single piece ribbed… (790-17). Learn More »
M1840 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES, DATED 1857
The Model 1840 Cavalry Sabre, commonly referred to as “The Old Wristbreaker”, was one of the edged weapons used by mounted forces before and during the Civil War. The steel blade is curved with a… (490-6293). Learn More »
CIRCA 1812-1820 GERMAN HANGER
The blade of this interesting sword measures 26”. It has a main fuller running nearly the entire length with a secondary fuller approx. 18” of the length. The last 8 ½” of the blade has a false… (344-3245). Learn More »
$1,975.00
Originally $2,125.00
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 »
$250.00
Originally $450.00
NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF GEORGE B. ECKERT, 3RD U.S. INFANTRY - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM
This sword was sold as part of the complete Civil War uniform group of Lt. George Brown Eckert, 3rd US Infantry, through Heritage Auctions in 2013 (see pics from auction #6098 /lot #32159). At some… (1268-1020). Learn More »
$1,250.00
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HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT - BATTLEFIELD USED SWORD - CARRIED BY GENERAL NELSON A. MILES
Adopted in August 1860 for staff officers, this pattern of US Army sword was used by officers of the staff and by general officers. A mistaken designation as the “1860 staff and field sword,”… (1252-04). Learn More »
M1860 CAVALRY SABER, C. ROBY – 1863 DATED
A fine representative saber issued to countless Federal cavalrymen during the Civil War. Manufactured by the West Chelmsford, Massachusetts by Christopher Roby and Company, this saber was one of over… (1304-15). Learn More »
$1,450.00
ON HOLD
EXCELLENT M1840 CAVALRY SABER BY HORSTMANN
This is an attractive example of an original and rare Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber imported by the Philadelphia firm of William Horstmann. Clearly stamped on the obverse ricasso is the maker… (1304-12). Learn More »
M1832 HORSTMANN & SONS FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH SCABBARD
The U.S. Model 1832 foot artillery short-sword is approximately 25” long overall with a 6” solid brass hilt, and a 19” blade. This model was the first sword contracted by the U.S. with… (1306-02). Learn More »
US M1840 SABER – AMES MANUFACTURE, 1848
This specimen is a rarely encountered Model 1840 Civil War Cavalry Saber complete with steel scabbard and manufactured by Nathan P. Ames. This M-1840 cavalry saber is a nice original piece. Blade… (1304-13). Learn More »
$1,295.00
ON HOLD
VERY NICE SHEBLE AND FISHER M1840 CAVALRY SABER
Manufactured by Sheble & Fisher, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sabers from this maker were supplied directly to state or militia units and were not Federally inspected. One author notes that the… (1304-28). Learn More »
M1840 MOUNTED ARTILLERY SABER WITH SCABBARD – AMES, 1862
Here is an original, Civil War enlisted Model 1840 artillery saber in good condition. Made for artillery mounted units, this edged weapon is stamped on the obverse ricasso of the blade with a clear… (1304-01). Learn More »
$1,395.00
ON HOLD
VERY UNCOMMON M1860 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES – DATED 1859
This pre-war Ames saber specimen is the forerunner of the type issued to Federal horsemen during the American Civil War. Produced by the Chicopee, Massachusetts firm of Ames Sword Company, this weapon… (1304-23). Learn More »
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INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR BOWIE OF ANDREW E. BENSON CO. D, 123rd NYV, TWO BUTTONS, G.A.R. VETERAN’S ID BADGE, CELLULOID PIN AND BOOK BY FELLOW VETERAN R.C. BULL
A nice grouping from a veteran of the 123rd New York, which served from September 1862 to June 1865, seeing action in the eastern and western theatres of war in the 12th/20th Army Corps. The group consists of his bowie knife, typical of those… (534-40). Learn More »
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