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IMPORT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD

IMPORT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD

This heavy cavalry saber, commonly referred to as Model 1840 wrist breaker was one of the military sabers used by U.S. mounted forces before and during the Civil War. Made by Gebruder Weyersberg of… (410-646). Learn More »

1847 PRESENTATION SWORD – CAPT. RICHARD LILY, 1ST BALTIMORE SHARPSHOOTERS

1847 PRESENTATION SWORD – CAPT. RICHARD LILY, 1ST BALTIMORE SHARPSHOOTERS

A striking, published example of an 1840 militia officer’s sword presented to Captain Richard Lilly of the “First Baltimore Sharp Shooters" in 1847. Excitingly, a period newspaper describes the… (846-550). Learn More »

1839 AMES PRESENTATION MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPT. JOHN C. HELME FROM THE GULICK GUARDS, “FIREMEN WITH PLEASURE – SOLDIERS AT LEISURE.” LATER POLICE CAPTAIN IN THE 1863 NEW YORK DRAFT RIOTS

1839 AMES PRESENTATION MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPT. JOHN C. HELME FROM THE GULICK GUARDS, “FIREMEN WITH PLEASURE – SOLDIERS AT LEISURE.” LATER POLICE CAPTAIN IN THE 1863 NEW YORK DRAFT RIOTS

The “Gulick Guards” were organized in New York City in 1836, composed largely of firemen, current and former, and apparently taking their name from the former Chief Engineer of the Fire… (870-690). Learn More »

HIGH GRADE US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD PRESENTED TO LT. COON OF THE 12th NEW YORK

HIGH GRADE US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD PRESENTED TO LT. COON OF THE 12th NEW YORK

Overall length: 39 1/4". Blade length: 32". The blade has a single wide fuller with a secondary fuller near the spine. Blade is etched over about 2/3 of its length with various foliate motifs and a… (1081-26). Learn More »

CAMP AX OF ALBERT H. HILL - 4th RHODE ISLAND, 7th RHODE ISLAND, DETACHED SERVICE WITH BATTERY A 1st PA ARTILLERY

CAMP AX OF ALBERT H. HILL - 4th RHODE ISLAND, 7th RHODE ISLAND, DETACHED SERVICE WITH BATTERY A 1st PA ARTILLERY

Camp axes were privately purchased by soldiers for common chores like chopping firewood when in winter camps or even barracks. This one nicely carved on the handle by the soldier with his name, likely… (1179-710). Learn More »

HIGH GRADE Ca. 1850-1860 GENERAL’S SWORD WITH UNUSUAL USA BLADE ETCHING BY LAMBERT, PHILADELPHIA, EX-KEVIN HOFFMAN

HIGH GRADE Ca. 1850-1860 GENERAL’S SWORD WITH UNUSUAL USA BLADE ETCHING BY LAMBERT, PHILADELPHIA, EX-KEVIN HOFFMAN

This sword comes from the extensive and esteemed collection of Kevin Hoffman, who classified it as a ca. 1850-1860 general officer’s sword. In support of that identification the sword still retains… (870-672). Learn More »

MODEL 1872 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S MAMALUKE SWORD

MODEL 1872 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S MAMALUKE SWORD

The drawn sword meas. approx. 35.00 inches long. The plated blade itself meas. approx. 29.75 inches long x 0.75 of an inch wide at the ricasso. It has a central fuller that starts just above the… (150-354). Learn More »

$3,150.00
Originally $3,500.00

EARLY AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD DATED 1859

EARLY AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD DATED 1859

This saber was made under a March 19, 1859, contract for 5,000 sabers. Twenty-four hundred were delivered by September 1859 and another 1,200 by February 1860, most of which probably had 1859 dates.… (1216-54). Learn More »

TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM S. MARBLE, 7th CONNECTICUT VOLS, WIA BERMUDA HUNDRED, IN COMMAND OF THE REGT. AT FT. FISHER

TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM S. MARBLE, 7th CONNECTICUT VOLS, WIA BERMUDA HUNDRED, IN COMMAND OF THE REGT. AT FT. FISHER

Tiffany & Company is acknowledged as the finest producer of presentation swords in the 1860s and this is good example of their work, showing detailed craftsmanship and refined taste. The deeply… (870-172). Learn More »

$10,800.00
Originally $14,400.00

SHARPS & HANKINS SABER BAYONET - NO SCABBARD

SHARPS & HANKINS SABER BAYONET - NO SCABBARD

Overall, the bayonet meas. approx. 25.25 inches long from point to pommel. The blade itself is 19.50 inches long with a semi-bright surface with light scattered mottling and minor pitting in the point… (169-602). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE SWORD BAYONET

CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE SWORD BAYONET

Brass hilted saber bayonets made by Boyle and Gamble in Richmond are quickly recognizable by their flat-sided bird’s head pommels and rounded ridged grips. This one has a mellow patina to the brass… (490-3213). Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD

EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD

Offered here is a scarce and superb Model 1840 Medical Staff sword by N.P. Ames. The sword and scabbard measure approximately 37.5” overall. Blade is 30” long. Blade surface remains bright with… (362-1118). Learn More »

VERY FINE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABRE

VERY FINE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABRE

The drawn sword meas. approx. 41.00 inches from point to pommel. The blade itself is very bright with just the slightest scattered mottling and a point that has a slight bend in the last 0.50 inch.… (998-143). Learn More »

$3,995.00
Originally $4,995.00

AUSTRIAN MODEL 1867 WERNDL BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

AUSTRIAN MODEL 1867 WERNDL BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

The drawn bayonet meas. approx. 28.25 inches long from point to pommel. The bright blade meas. 23.00 inches with a 15.00 inch unstopped central fuller. One side of the ricasso bears the Austrian crest… (490-4163). Learn More »

SWORD BAYONET FOR THE ENFIELD RIFLE

SWORD BAYONET FOR THE ENFIELD RIFLE

Full length Enfield sword bayonet. Overall length is approx. 28.00 inches long. Blade is semi-bright with heavy surface mottling and one small spot of light surface rust. Blade is unmarked. True edge… (362-1124). Learn More »

VERY FINE HARPERS FERRY M1819 SOCKET BAYONET FOR HALL RIFLE

VERY FINE HARPERS FERRY M1819 SOCKET BAYONET FOR HALL RIFLE

This is a U.S. Model 1819 Socket Bayonet for the Hall Rifle as manufactured at Harpers Ferry. The US M1816/22/27 series of bayonets feature a 16” blade, face flute of varying lengths, a T-shaped… (490-5372). Learn More »

STARR MODEL 1813 NCO SWORD WITH FIRST PATTERN LEATHER SCABBARD

STARR MODEL 1813 NCO SWORD WITH FIRST PATTERN LEATHER SCABBARD

This is very nice example of an American War of 1812 sergeant’s sword. Starr contracted for 2,000 of these swords in January 1813 and delivered them in small lots from June 1813 through March 1815.… (2023-2678). Learn More »

$3,825.00
Originally $4,250.00

NATHAN STARR US NAVAL CUTLASS WITH RACK NUMBER

NATHAN STARR US NAVAL CUTLASS WITH RACK NUMBER

Starr contracted for 2,000 of these cutlasses 21 August 1826 and delivered them by June 1827, when they were inspected by Elisha Tobey. Scabbards were apparently specified after the signing of the… (2023-2677). Learn More »

$1,935.00
Originally $2,150.00

P1853 ENFIELD SOCKET BAYONET

P1853 ENFIELD SOCKET BAYONET

This English bayonet measures approximately 20.5” long overall with a 17.25” long blade and a 3” socket. Locking ring rotates well. Bayonet is pewter color overall. Blade flat is unmarked. Elbow… (490-5563). Learn More »

MEXICAN WAR INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1840 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD

MEXICAN WAR INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1840 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD

Introduced into the army in 1841, these swords follow the general lines of the 1834 pattern in using a “cut-and-thrust” blade with a double-clamshell guard, but employ a spearpoint blade with… (160-182). Learn More »


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RARE M1840 U.S. ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER MADE BY AMES BUT ETCHED AND RETAILED BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM: THE ONE IN THE BOOK!

This is an extremely rare M1840 U.S. artillery officer’s saber made by Ames but etched and retailed by Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. Thillmann knew only of this one example, and until it was found it was unclear if Schuyler, Hartley and Graham… (870-637). Learn More »

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