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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 excellent original condition.  Handsome and ruggedly made, this blade specimen is a product of the Ames… (490-6822). Learn More »

RELIC CIVIL WAR US NAVY CUTLASS WITH SERIAL/RACK NUMBERS

RELIC CIVIL WAR US NAVY CUTLASS WITH SERIAL/RACK NUMBERS

This is an excavated example of the regulation Civil War US Navy cutlass. These are still referred to as the Model 1860 in collector shorthand, though the contract for this pattern was signed in June… (490-6744). Learn More »

$550.00
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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 »

FRENCH HILTED NON-REGULATION IMPORTED OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJOR JAMES PLIMPTON, 3RD NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEERS, WITH CDV – KILLED IN ACTION AT DEEP BOTTOM RUN

FRENCH HILTED NON-REGULATION IMPORTED OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJOR JAMES PLIMPTON, 3RD NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEERS, WITH CDV – KILLED IN ACTION AT DEEP BOTTOM RUN

This officer’s sword features a 31.5" slightly curved single-edged spear point blade with 24" unstopped median fuller and a narrow 16.5" long fuller along the spine. Blade 1.125" wide at the ricasso… (1085-06). Learn More »

PRESENTATION AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCARCE ENGRAVED GILT BRASS FACTORY SCABBARD -  CAPT. N. H. KEMP, 6TH & 1ST MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA

PRESENTATION AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCARCE ENGRAVED GILT BRASS FACTORY SCABBARD - CAPT. N. H. KEMP, 6TH & 1ST MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA

This Model 1850 foot officer’s is nicely etched by Ames on the blade ricasso and also stamped by the company on the reverse of the gilt brass scabbard near the throat showing the scabbard was not… (870-645). Learn More »

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 »

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

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

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 »

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
SOLD

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 »

BEAUTIFUL, SCARCE AMES REVENUE MARINE SWORD PRESENTATION TO A HEAVY ARTILLERY COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT BY HIS OFFICERS: THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS A SOLDIER!

BEAUTIFUL, SCARCE AMES REVENUE MARINE SWORD PRESENTATION TO A HEAVY ARTILLERY COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT BY HIS OFFICERS: THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS A SOLDIER!

The 1834 US Revenue Marine Officer’s Sword is a beautiful sword to begin with, tough to find, and this one is additionally rare in bearing a presentation on the reverse counterguard, and a rather… (1052-539). Learn More »

$4,500.00
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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!

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… (870-637). Learn More »

$10,500.00
Originally $13,950.00

NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY

NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY

This presentation sword has very impressive deeply cast and chased mounts and silver gripped hilt. Schuyler, Hartley and Graham assembled and sold a wide variety of swords that were often highly… (870-653). Learn More »

$5,750.00
Originally $7,650.00

PRESENTATION SWORD FROM JAY COOKE, FINANCIER OF THE UNION, TO FELLOW SANDUSKY OHIO NATIVE LT. JAY COOKE SMITH, 101st OHIO, ADC TO GEN. CRUFT AND BRIGADE COMMANDER KIRBY, 4th ARMY CORPS: “…MOUNTED AND CONTINUALLY ON THE FRONT LINE” AT NASHVILLE.

PRESENTATION SWORD FROM JAY COOKE, FINANCIER OF THE UNION, TO FELLOW SANDUSKY OHIO NATIVE LT. JAY COOKE SMITH, 101st OHIO, ADC TO GEN. CRUFT AND BRIGADE COMMANDER KIRBY, 4th ARMY CORPS: “…MOUNTED AND CONTINUALLY ON THE FRONT LINE” AT NASHVILLE.

This elegant and very high quality, non-regulation presentation staff and field officer’s sword was formerly in the renowned collection of Kevin Hoffman and is pictured both his book, “Swords of… (870-650). Learn More »

$5,625.00
Originally $7,500.00


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CDV OF LOUIS R. FRANCINE, 7TH NEW JERSEY INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

Image shows Francine in uniform. He wears a non-regulation coat with shoulder straps (Major or Lt. Colonel). Image is clear with good contrast. Mount has two small chips to border along top edge. Reverse has pencil identification. Photographer’s… (2021-1131). Learn More »

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