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MINTY CONDITION AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD
This is a top-shelf example of the regulation U.S. Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword by the premier Ames Manufacturing Company. Preserving lots of the original bright, gold gilt finish on… (881-25). Learn More »
$2,950.00
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MODEL 1832 PATTERN SHORT SWORD AND SCABBARD-1834 DATED-WITH HUSE HILT
This is a nice example of the U.S. Model 1832 short sword, dated 1834. Both sword and scabbard are in good condition. Adopted in 1832 for sergeants, musicians, and foot artillery, this pattern was… (2026-1236). Learn More »
REPRODUCTION CONFEDERATE NAVY CUTLASS
A good quality reproduction of a classic Confederate Navy cutlass. This pattern was modeled on the US M1841 Navy Cutlass in the style of hilt and shape of the blade. They are attributed to Frederick… (2025-2372). Learn More »
$95.00
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M1860 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES – 1865 MANUFACTURE
Here is a wartime bookend Ames Manufacturing Company saber of the type issued to Federal horsemen during the American Civil War. Produced at the firm’s factory in Chicopee, Massachusetts this weapon… (2026-1239). Learn More »
SAUERBIER-MADE SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD WITH BLADE-ETCHED PENINSULA CAMPAIGN BATTLE HONORS
This a compelling Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword, the regulation sidearm of infantry lieutenants and captains, the company officers who fought beside and governed their men in the front lines of… (1273-38). Learn More »
$1,695.00
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VERY NICE PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD
Here is a very fine quality, imported 'Knights Head' style sword made for the American militia market. Official regulations in the 1830s through 1840s called for infantry officer swords to have a… (172-3830). Learn More »
$1,100.00
Originally $1,350.00
FRENCH IMPORTED M1850 OFFICER’S STAFF & FIELD SWORD WITH SCABBARD
This original, Model 1850 Officer’s Staff and Field sword, complete with metal scabbard, was a specimen imported from the renowned sword-making establishment of Klingenthal in France. The sword… (2026-1247). Learn More »
$550.00
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SCARCE UNALTERED SECOND MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY CAVALRY SABER
According to Giles Cromwell, the authority on the Virginia Manufactory, of approximately 3,400 First and Second Model Cavalry Sabers manufactured at that facility from 1804 through 1808, 2,600 had… (1103-04). Learn More »
IMPORTED M1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY HORSTMANN
This Model 1860 Staff sword is a post-war piece in fine condition overall. Though not maker-marked, this Prussian-made sword blade, by Gebruder Weyersberg, was one of thousands imported by Horstmann… (172-3225). Learn More »
$1,200.00
Originally $1,495.00
A RARE US MARINE CORPS SERGEANT'S SABER
This scarce saber was manufactured by F.W. Widmann its designer. Andrew Mowbray, in his book THE AMERICAN EAGLE-POMMEL SWORD shows a specimen as figure 51A page 195. F.W. Widmann's company was… (1179-250). Learn More »
EXCAVATED BRITISH 1796 PATTERN SABER WITH GETTYSBURG TAG
No markings are visible but the pattern is clearly a British 1796 light cavalry saber, measuring 36-12” overall with a 32” blade and instantly recognizable from its iron stirrup hilt and… (490-7599). Learn More »
WAR OF 1812 ERA US HORSEMAN’S SABER - FORT NIAGARA
A US horseman’s saber excavated on private property with the owner’s permission in the area of Fort Niagara, which saw extensive activity in the War of 1812, particularly in 1813 but, given the… (1273-120). Learn More »
IMPORT M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD
Civil War imported Model 1850 foot officer’s sword in good, original condition complete with its matching leather scabbard. Likely a French import, the blade measures 31¼” long by 1” wide… (2026-1248). Learn More »
$650.00
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AMES MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER WITH SCABBARD, DATED 1863
This Model 1840 Light Artillery saber was made by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts in 1863. Ames was one of the most prolific sword makers in the United States and is… (2026-1242). Learn More »
$895.00
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KLINGENTHAL IMPORT US M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD
The US Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword, officially adopted in 1851, was based on a French 1845 officer’s saber pattern, so it is no surprise to find French imports that may only broadly follow the… (1273-36). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE “CS & STAR” SHORT SWORD
A classic Confederate sword patterned after the US M1833 short sword, using a brass hilt with a prominent star in place of the eagle on the pommel face and a prominent “CS” in the crossguard. This… (2026-1237). Learn More »
LIEUTENANT TO MAJOR JULIUS STIMPSON CLARK'S SWORD
Enlisting on June 15, 1861, in the 4th Maine Infantry as a Commissary Sergeant Clark was soon captured at the battle of First Bull Run (4th Maine Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War). He was a… (1284-35). Learn More »
$1,995.00
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NEAR MINT SILVER PLATED AND GILT-ETCHED EAGLE-POMMEL PRESENTATION 1902 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJ. ALFRED B. WELCH, 9th U.S. FIELD ARTILLERY
This is a beautiful high-end example of the U.S. 1902 officer’s saber made by Eickorn of Solingen in excellent to near mint condition. The hilt and guard are steel, as mandated in December 1902, but… (2024-2063). Learn More »
$2,050.00
Originally $2,295.00
1812 EAGLE HEAD SWORD WITH SCABBARD
War of 1812-era U.S. officer’s eagle pommel sword. Bone gripped, brass mounted saber with a great eagle head pommel, a blued and gilt etched blade, and leather scabbard. There is a stirrup-like… (707-03). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, PUBLISHED AND IDENTIFIED
This Boyle, Gamble Richmond, Virginia cavalry officer's sword was once in the famous Donald Tharpe Collection. At that time, it was published in William C. Davis's book REBELS AND YANKEES COMMANDERS… (870-706). Learn More »
$8,200.00
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RARE 1861 DATED AND ANDREW D. KING U.S. INSPECTED AMES “DOUBLE ADDRESS” 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD
This is a scarce 1861-dated U.S. government contracted and inspected M1850 foot officer’s sword in about excellent condition and is rare in being inspected by A.D. King. Government contracted… (2025-2431). Learn More »
U.S. EAGLE HEAD OFFICER’S SWORD BY WIDMANN/HORSTMANN, CA. 1840
This is a good example of the Widmann-style eagle head sword favored by many. The sword is unsigned, and although there is a Horstmann scroll on the scabbard, this is certainly the work of Frederick… (707-02). Learn More »
BRITISH PATTERN 1908 CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD
These are the swords that fought World War I. This one is known as the "Mark 1". It is purely a "thrusting weapon" not designed for slashing and, after centuries, the last manifestation of British… (2026-610). Learn More »
THE MILITARY EFFECTS AND MORE OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY
This grouping came directly from the Leyden family in 1998 and within a few months was in the Ray Richey collection. Maurice Leyden was 22 years of age when he enrolled at Syracuse in the military… (1268-777). Learn More »
AMES MODEL 1841 U.S. NAVAL CUTLASS DATED 1842: FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION; FIRST CONTRACT
The 1841 U.S. Navy cutlass is scarce. Only 6,600 of them were made from 1842 through 1846. Ames sent three cutlasses of slightly different configuration to the Board of Naval Ordnance in November… (172-6124). Learn More »
REGULATION M1850 U.S. FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY AMES IN VERY GOOD CONDITION
This is a very good example of the Civil War regulation sword for line officers serving on foot, that is: Captains and Lieutenants of infantry, etc. This pattern was made regulation in 1850, is the… (1311-15). Learn More »
M1861 NAVY PATTERN ARMY CUTLASS
This is a rare Army cutlass. Ames received a contract from the Army on 18 January 1864 for 300 Navy 1861-pattern cutlasses. They were delivered on 10 February1864 and issued Col. William A.… (1306-10). Learn More »
M1852 PRUSSIAN NAVY CUTLASS BY GRAH OF SOLINGEN
This is a very impressive naval cutlass and is much heavier that the American cutlass made by Ames. This piece measures approximately 29” long overall with a 23.25” bolo-shaped blade. The blade… (160-590). Learn More »
MODEL 1818 BAVARIAN OFFICER'S SWORD
Bearing on the blade the monogram of Maximillion Frederick the First of Bavaria (Maximilian I Joseph, King of Bavaria | Unofficial Royalty). A rarely seen sword it is not unsimilar in design and… (490-4161). Learn More »
IMPORTED (CLAUBERG) US MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER
This saber was manufactured by the most highly respected Solingen, Prussia, and imported to the U.S. for use in the Civil War. The curved 35-½ inch blade is a gray dusky peppery patina with only two… (539-03). Learn More »
$1,350.00
Originally $1,800.00
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CONFEDERATE USED US MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD BY AMES, DATED 1856
This is a nice example of the US regulation Model 1832 short sword with its scabbard that shows not only some of the changes in the marking of these swords over time, but also a very Confederate… (2022-2377). Learn More »
$2,350.00
Originally $2,950.00
AMERICAN FEDERAL PERIOD INFANTRY SWORD, OR POSSIBLY NAVAL CUTLASS, 1795-1810
This iron hilted sword shows the “Republican simplicity” of many U.S. swords dating to the early Republic, about 1795-1810. It is unmarked and the grip is a simple cylinder of dark wood with just… (2022-798). Learn More »
$1,100.00
Originally $1,395.00
MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER – 1863 DATED
This mid-war production weapon is a M-1860 Light Cavalry saber. Considered a lighter, more maneuverable weapon than its predecessor the M-1840 “Wristbreaker,” the light cavalry saber weighed about… (2025-2703). Learn More »
WORLD WAR TWO / KOREA UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S MAMALUKE SWORD
The drawn sword meas. approx. 36.00 inches long. The blade itself meas. approx. 31.00 inches long x 0.75 of an inch wide at the ricasso. It has a central fuller that starts just above the ricasso and… (2021-944). Learn More »
$750.00
Originally $1,250.00
RARE PATTERN 1896 MOUNTAIN ARTILLERY SWORD
Looking for all the world like a Napoleonic era sword this weapon is rather the British Military 1896 Pattern Mountain Artillery Sword. It was used by soldiers manning guns in mountainous areas,… (2025-2710). Learn More »
$650.00
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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
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 »
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 »
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
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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 »
$13,500.00
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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 »
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
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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 »
$35,000.00
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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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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 »
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 »
$895.00
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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 »
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 »
INSCRIBED PRESENTATION SWORD OF COLONEL, LATER GENERAL JAMES H. LANE: THREE TIMES WOUNDED; SERVED FROM BIG BETHEL TO APPOMATTOX, INCLUDING PICKETT’S CHARGE
WHEN ELECTED COLONEL OF THE 28th NC, HIS OLD REGIMENT, THE 1st NC, “PRESENTED HIM WITH A SWORD, SADDLE AND BRIDLE, AND A HANDSOME PAIR OF GOBLETS…” We are proud to offer the sword mentioned in… (846-572). Learn More »
$59,500.00
Originally $69,500.00
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18th CENTURY NATIVE AMERICAN SPEAR OR LANCE OF THE EASTERN WOODLANDS
Offered is an extraordinarily rare pole arm that was certainly made in North America by a white craftsman for the Indian trade; and no later than the last quarter of the 18th century. When one thinks of weaponry commonly used by tribes among the Six… (1273-135). Learn More »
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