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UNTOUCHED C.R. KIRSCHBAUM US IMPORT M1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH KNIGHT’S HEAD MARK

UNTOUCHED C.R. KIRSCHBAUM US IMPORT M1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH KNIGHT’S HEAD MARK

For details on this company and these sabers see Thillmann, Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers pp.349ff. The M1840 pattern, the so-called heavy cavalry saber to distinguish it from the lighter… (362-1261). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL N.P. AMES MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD WITH EAGLE CROSS GUARD AND SCABBARD

BEAUTIFUL N.P. AMES MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD WITH EAGLE CROSS GUARD AND SCABBARD

This is a high-quality Ames militia staff sword with knight’s helmet pommel, spread-winged eagle cross guard, and engraved scabbard. This is a pre-Civil War sword produced circa 1850 by the Ames… (1268-213). Learn More »

AMES MANUFACTURED MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’d TO 166TH & 176TH NEW YORK OFFICER

AMES MANUFACTURED MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’d TO 166TH & 176TH NEW YORK OFFICER

This sword has a bright blade that exhibits light scattered mottling and very minor surface pitting in areas. The blade meas. approx. 32.00 inches long and is 1.08 inches wide at the ricasso. The… (2025-388). Learn More »

VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE “HAYDEN & WHILDEN / CHARLESTON” MARKED SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER WITH BRASS SCABBARD

VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE “HAYDEN & WHILDEN / CHARLESTON” MARKED SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER WITH BRASS SCABBARD

“Brass mounted regulation swords” are specifically listed among the military goods offered for sale by Hayden and Whilden of Charleston, SC, in an October 1861 advertisement. The firm was… (870-616). Learn More »

$15,000.00
ON HOLD

PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CORNELIUS BATCHELDER, 12th MASS, DATED JUNE 17, 1863, JUST TWO WEEKS BEFORE HE WAS WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!

PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CORNELIUS BATCHELDER, 12th MASS, DATED JUNE 17, 1863, JUST TWO WEEKS BEFORE HE WAS WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!

This sword bears a wonderful inscription to a newly commissioned officer from the men of his company, beside whom he had served as a sergeant through Antietam, Fredericksburg and other heavy… (1052-1130). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE “DOG RIVER” CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

CONFEDERATE “DOG RIVER” CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

Confederate cavalry dominated their Federal counterparts for the first two years of war and as a branch of service cavalry always outshone infantry and artillery in the public imagination for romantic… (2024-2352). Learn More »

M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH PARTIAL BELT AND FROG – AMES, 1841

M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH PARTIAL BELT AND FROG – AMES, 1841

This 1841 dated Ames Foot Artillery sword has a straight, heavy iron blade. It is double edged and the blade is clean with areas of darker spotting. There are two side-by-side fullers, starting just… (1268-612). Learn More »

$1,750.00
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INSCRIBED PRESENTATION SWORD OF COLONEL, LATER GENERAL JAMES H. LANE: THREE TIMES WOUNDED; SERVED FROM BIG BETHEL TO APPOMATTOX, INCLUDING PICKETT’S CHARGE

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 »

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

HANDSOME INSCRIBED MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - ALBERT G. NEWSON, 193RD NEW YORK INFANTRY

HANDSOME INSCRIBED MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - ALBERT G. NEWSON, 193RD NEW YORK INFANTRY

Here is a very handsome and inscribed, original Model 1850 Officer's Staff and Field imported sword complete with its original metal scabbard. On the scabbard mount of this Civil War edged weapon is a… (490-06). Learn More »

$2,400.00
Originally $2,800.00

CASED PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. ASAPH O. DODGE, 16th NEW YORK, WITH BATTLE HONORS

CASED PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. ASAPH O. DODGE, 16th NEW YORK, WITH BATTLE HONORS

This officer’s sword not only bears a presentation inscription on the upper scabbard mount and battle honors on the middle mount, it comes with its original gold bullion officer’s sword knot and… (1052-1134). Learn More »

PAINTED ESCUTCHEON AND MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO MAJOR WILLIAM LAMBERT OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY & THE 27TH & 33rd NEW JERSEY

PAINTED ESCUTCHEON AND MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO MAJOR WILLIAM LAMBERT OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY & THE 27TH & 33rd NEW JERSEY

At top center is a large, full color, spread winged eagle sitting on a reddish brown fascine at the center of a sunburst and gold stars. Due to paint loss some of the stars are missing. The eagle’s… (945-353). Learn More »

$2,500.00
Originally $2,950.00

US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD

US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD

Foreign import, with Prussian term “Eisenhauer” [iron proof] embossed in cursive script above the obverse ricasso. Bright ding-free blade measuring 33.25” in length. Displays crisp floral… (939-01). Learn More »

$1,800.00
Originally $2,100.00

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 »

$2,400.00
Originally $3,150.00

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD

This foot artillery sword, or heavy artillery sword, was made by W. J. McElroy in Macon, Georgia. Even though no maker marked examples of this exact type have come to light, both E. J. Johnston and W.… (2025-42). Learn More »

M1906 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD BY AMES

M1906 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD BY AMES

The M-1906 U.S. Cavalry saber is almost exactly like its forefather, the M-1860 Cavalry saber, used throughout the Civil War and on America's frontier during the Indian Wars. It was the last curved… (2023-2220). Learn More »

$550.00
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WAR OF 1812 NATHAN STARR US M1812/1813 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

WAR OF 1812 NATHAN STARR US M1812/1813 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

This is one of Nathan Starr’s improved Model 1812 sabers, also known as the 1812/13 pattern. Starr was burdened with changes to the number ordered by federal government -- from 1,000 to 5,000, and… (299-22). Learn More »

M1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, GUTTA PURCHA GRIP, PUBLISHED IN TILLMAN’S BOOK

M1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, GUTTA PURCHA GRIP, PUBLISHED IN TILLMAN’S BOOK

Classic Civil War cavalry saber believed to be made by Gilbert Dubois in Napanoch, New York. Sword is in overall very good condition. Blade exhibits gray tone overall with a few darker patches. No… (870-470). Learn More »

NATHAN STARR 1818 CONTRACT CAVALRY SABER WITH METAL SCABBARD

NATHAN STARR 1818 CONTRACT CAVALRY SABER WITH METAL SCABBARD

Good condition, militia horseman’s battle saber is an original contract of 1818 piece made by the firm of Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut. Some 10,600 sabers were contracted to Nathan Starr… (299-17). Learn More »

WK&C, SOLINGEN SHORT DRESS SWORD/HANGER WITH SCABBARD

WK&C, SOLINGEN SHORT DRESS SWORD/HANGER WITH SCABBARD

This is an interesting item, being a short ceremonial dress sword or “hanger” modeled after a bayonet. The sword is 23.5” long overall with 19” blade. Grip and cross guard are designed as a… (2021-170). Learn More »


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FROM LIFE CDV VIEW OF CUSTER BY GOLDIN

This is a very nice “from-life” view of Custer by John Goldin & Co. in May 1865, Katz #70 in his Custer in Photographs, taken in May 1865. Custer is shown seated, from mid-calf up, resting one arm on the back of the photographer’s chair,… (2024-450). Learn More »

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