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PAIR OF SWORDS IDENTIFIED TO 2ND LT./CAPTAIN/MAJOR HENRY R. DALTON

PAIR OF SWORDS IDENTIFIED TO 2ND LT./CAPTAIN/MAJOR HENRY R. DALTON

The first sword is a Model 1860 Cavalry Sabre by the firm of J.E. Bleckmann, founded in Solingen in 1808. The sabre has its scabbard and is in good condition. The leather on the grip is missing and… (2025-3340). Learn More »

RARE INSPECTOR MARKED REGULATION MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY AMES, ID’D TO 11TH US INFANTRY CAPTAIN & LATER BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN W. AMES

RARE INSPECTOR MARKED REGULATION MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY AMES, ID’D TO 11TH US INFANTRY CAPTAIN & LATER BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN W. AMES

This inspected regulation Model 1850 foot officer’s sword made by Ames. Overall the drawn sword meas. approx. 36.25” long from point to pommel. The blade itself measures 30.00” long with a… (2025-3342). Learn More »

VERY GOOD LOOKING AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL SABER CA. 1805-1810

VERY GOOD LOOKING AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL SABER CA. 1805-1810

A very good condition short saber, likely Birmingham-made for the American market, employing an eagle-head pommel and a Liberty Cap on pole in a trophy of arms as one of its gilt-filled etched blade… (1306-05). Learn More »

SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD 1865-1867

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

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

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

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

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 »

JAPANESE SHORT SWORD MADE C. 1525

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
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M1840 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES, DATED 1845

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

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

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

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

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 »

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 »

$1,450.00
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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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A RARELY SEEN CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S GREATCOAT

Once in the famed museum collection of Ray Richey, this Confederate mid-gray infantry overcoat or greatcoat is all original and in very good condition all things considered. The hand sewn overcoat is close to the antebellum US regulations but a… (1268-043). Learn More »

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