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U.S. MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD BY AMES, DATED 1863, WITH SCABBARDU.S. MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD BY AMES, DATED 1863, WITH SCABBARD

U.S. MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD BY AMES, DATED 1863, WITH SCABBARD

Sword has 28” blade which remains semi-bright with light scattered dark spotting and light oxidation. No nicks on the edge. Ricasso is marked “US / AHD / 1863” while the other side features the… (2025-2869). Learn More »

VERY RARE “SEPARATELY DATED 1861” COLLINS M1840 NCO SWORD WITH ARCHED ADDRESS

VERY RARE “SEPARATELY DATED 1861” COLLINS M1840 NCO SWORD WITH ARCHED ADDRESS

For details on this very rare sword see Thillmann, Civil War Army Swords, p.202 and following. He notes, “The separately dated 1861 and 1862 Collins NCO swords are the rarest of all of the NCO… (2025-683). Learn More »

$650.00
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CIRCA 1812-1820 GERMAN HANGER

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

IDENTIFIED MODEL 1902 U.S. OFFICER’S SABER BY S.O. BARNUM & SON

IDENTIFIED MODEL 1902 U.S. OFFICER’S SABER BY S.O. BARNUM & SON

S.O. Barnum & Son, at 265-267 Main Steet in Buffalo, NY, was a shopping mainstay of downtown Buffalo for generations. Founded in 1845, Barnum's (no relation to P.T. Barnum) were longtime dealers… (490-6986). 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 »

$250.00
Originally $450.00

NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF GEORGE B. ECKERT, 3RD U.S. INFANTRY - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM

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

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 »

M1832 N.P. AMES FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH BRASS SCABBARD, NASHUA LIGHT ARTILLERY

M1832 N.P. AMES FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH BRASS SCABBARD, NASHUA LIGHT ARTILLERY

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… (1306-01). Learn More »

M1860 CAVALRY SABER, C. ROBY – 1863 DATED

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 »

EXCELLENT M1840 CAVALRY SABER BY HORSTMANN

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

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

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
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VERY NICE SHEBLE AND FISHER M1840 CAVALRY SABER

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

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
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VERY UNCOMMON M1860 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES – DATED 1859

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 »

UNCOMMON M1860 CAVALRY SABER BY MILLARD – DATED 1862

UNCOMMON M1860 CAVALRY SABER BY MILLARD – DATED 1862

Produced under the smallest government contract for sabers (10,000) by the D. J. Millard Company’s manufacturing center in Clayville, New York, this early production weapon is a M1860 Light Cavalry… (1304-14). Learn More »

ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD OF THE GLADIUS TYPE

ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD OF THE GLADIUS TYPE

This Roman inspired gladius-pattern short sword was a copy of the French "Modele 1816 d'artillerie". These "heavy artillery" swords were designed for foot artillery combat at the guns. Their specific… (2025-2336). Learn More »

RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD PRODUCED BY JAMES CONNING

RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD PRODUCED BY JAMES CONNING

From the collection of the Texas Civil War Museum, this is a Confederate version of the US staff and field officer sword Model 1850. With a "CS" crudely cast and finished in the brass guard and other… (1268-559A). Learn More »

M1840 ARTILLERY SABRE BY ROBY WITH SCABBARD, BELT, AND ALLEGHENY ARSENAL PLATE

M1840 ARTILLERY SABRE BY ROBY WITH SCABBARD, BELT, AND ALLEGHENY ARSENAL PLATE

This saber is an early, seldom seen ‘C. Roby’ enlisted Model 1840 light artillery edged weapon termed a Type-1. Blade exhibits the single, rare one-line maker address “C. ROBY & CO” but no… (707-04). Learn More »

REGULATION CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD

REGULATION CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD

Offered is a very nice US regulation Model 1852 Naval officer's sword. This one was type imported during the Civil War by a veritable host of US arms dealers like SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM, NEW… (1284-07). Learn More »

$225.00
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SLOUCH HAT OF ARTILLERY OFFICER A.N. PARSON'S VI (6th) CORPS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

This slouch hat has "IT", that is the look and feel of a hat worn in combat. The owner Lieutenant to Captain Augustine N. Parsons saw plenty of that in the 1st New Jersey Light Artillery, Battery A. NEW JERSEY 1ST LIGHT ARTILLERY (Three Years): This… (1268-546). Learn More »

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