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THE CONFEDERATE SWORD OF E. Q. THORNTON, 39th ALABAMA INFANTRY
This has to be one of the most interesting Confederate swords we have had the opportunity to handle; worn by an officer for almost 3 years who was cited for gallantry at the battle of Murfreesboro. It… (1100-503). Learn More »
THE MEDICAL STAFF SWORD AND SURGEON’S MEDICAL KIT OF URIAH Q. DAVIS, 148th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY
The 1840 sword for officers of the Medical Staff was the regulation pattern for surgeons and assistant surgeons throughout the Civil War. This included not only doctors posted to general hospitals and… (1321-01). Learn More »
AMES M1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER / SCABBARD, DATED 1865
Here is an original Civil War Ames Model 1840 light artillery saber. Termed an Ames Type 2, this saber was made from 1860 through 1865 and features a weapon that has a brass counterguard without a… (2026-240). Learn More »
$750.00
SOLD
K & C MARKED IMPORT CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD
This saber follows the general lines of the US m1840 is marked “K & C” in an oval of dots on the reverse ricasso, which Thillmann takes to be an early mark of C.R. Kirschbaum and Company of… (E2370). Learn More »
NEW JERSEY CONTRACT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER
The Model 1840 cavalry saber, commonly referred to as “The Old Wristbreaker”, was one of the military edged weapons used by New Jersey’s mounted forces during the Civil War. Produced by the… (344-66). Learn More »
$725.00
ON HOLD
ORIGINAL, BRASS-MOUNTED PRESENTATION-GRADE KNIGHTSHEAD MILITIA OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD
Here is a very fine presentation quality, imported 'Knights Head' style sword specimen made for the American militia market. Official regulations in the 1830s through 1840s called for infantry officer… (169-137). Learn More »
$3,250.00
Originally $3,950.00
SCARCE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER PRODUCED BY MEMPHIS NOVELTY WORKS
This is a scarce Confederate cavalry saber in scabbard made by Thomas Leech at his Memphis Novelty Works sometime in late 1861 or early 1862. Thomas Leech produced arms for the Southern Confederacy at… (1268-350). Learn More »
$8,500.00
ON HOLD
US MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD, PRESENTED TO CAPT. MARTIN KELLOGG COOK, AIDE-DE-CAMP TO MAJ. GEN. STEPHEN A. HURLBUT, JULY 1863
This is an exceptional and fully documented Civil War presentation sword of the highest historical significance — a named, inscribed officer's sword with an unbroken chain of provenance linking it… (1323-01). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S SWORD MADE BY LOUIS BISSONET; THE OWNER OVERSAW THE FIRING OF THE FIRST SHOT OF THE CIVIL WAR
Louis Bissonnet was born in France circa 1837. According to the 1860 Census he was living in Hardin, Texas working as a jeweler. In late 1861 or early 1862 Bissonnet established himself in Mobile,… (870-685). Learn More »
$37,500.00
ON HOLD
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 »
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 »
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
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 »
$1,795.00
SOLD
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
ON HOLD
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 »
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VIRGINIA OFFICER’S BELT PLATE REMOVED FROM THE BODY OF COL. JAMES G. HODGES, 14th VIRGINIA, KILLED IN PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH HIS COLONEL’S STARS- THE PLATE RETURNED TO HIS WIDOW IN 1903!
This historic group includes the Virginia Confederate officer’s sword belt plate removed from the body of Colonel James Gregory Hodges, 14th Virginia, Armistead’s brigade, killed at the stone wall near the 69th Pennsylvania monument and High… (846-563). Learn More »
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