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C535. BULLET STRUCK - CONFEDERATE – ISAAC & CO - BRITISH PATTERN 1853 SABER, “SIC & CO LONDON”: This is a Confederate Imported British Pattern 1853 Enlisted Dragoon Saber, often referred to as an Enfield Cavalry Saber. This pattern was the standard saber used by the British, and it is believed that approximately 5,000 were imported into the Confederacy during the American Civil. Some were purchased by the Confederate Government; some by individual Confederate States; and others were likely purchased simply on speculation by arms dealers and blockade runners looking to make some fast money. To date, the one consistent feature found on the iron hilted P-1853 saber with Confederate provenance is the spine is marked, near the hilt, either ISAAC & Co or SIC & Co LONDON because all known invoices for the purchase of English P-1853 sabers are from S. Isaac, Campbell & Company. By studying existing examples, two conclusions can be drawn about the sabers with the above markings. First, the SIC & Co LONDON appears to be the earlier mark, and second this mark is encountered less than the later ISAAC & Co mark. The SIC & Co LONDON mark is individually stamped with single letters on the spine of the blade, just forward of the quillon. This suggests that the mark was applied after the sword was assembled, and with theindividual stampings, it appears that no custom-made stamp was yet available.
This saber was discovered in Fredericksburg Virginia during the early development of the Central Park Business center and appears to have been dropped during the Battle of Fredericksburg. The saber is complete with its original scabbard which was bullet struck below the top mount, which may have caused the break in the guard. The blade it bright with no rust or pitting, but does have lots of contact marks. The original pressed leather grips are loose and in poor condition with the one side nearly gone, and the other in much better conditionwith visible checkering. Apart from the break in the top branch, the guard is tight and in great shape with a nice even patina. This saber showed up at a locale pawn shop in Fredericksburg, and likely saw service in the battle of Fredericksburg December 11-15th 1862. Shipping & Insurance included. $1900.00
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A269. HIGH GRADE – SAUERBIER – GRANT HEAD POMMEL CAP- MEDICAL SURGEON PRESENTATION SWORD: This is an extremely rare example of a high-grade Sauerbier sword presented to a Civil War medical surgeon. It is not maker marked; however, it has several unique characteristics associated with Sauerbier to include the etched scabbard with its distinctive Sauerbier drag. It is 1 of 5 known examples with a General Grant Head pommel depicting his full head, and 1 of 2 known swords with an Abalone grip in an octagon shape. The hilt style is that of a 1840-50’s Militia Officers sword with a silver plated open cross guard with a chain guard, and the presentation on both sides of the center panels.
Presented to
Thos R. Cosby
Surg U.S. Vol
by the
Officers Friends
Female Nurses
&
Patients of
Col Coll Hosp
Jun 1st 1864
Dr. Thomas Russell Crosby, 1816-1872, offered himself for examination before the Army Board at Philadelphia, and passed so creditably that he was at once commissioned as Brigade Surgeon and place in charge of Columbian College Hospital, near Washington. He found the hospital in a miserable condition, and made it his special duty to bring it up to the correct standard of what an army hospital should be. So successful was he that although he often asked to be relieved and detailed to duty in the field, his request was never granted, but he was retained in charge of this hospital until it was closed, receiving the brevet of Colonel United States Volunteers, as a mark of appreciation from Government when he was mustered out. A binder with historical information is included, and Shipping & Insurance is free. $7500.00
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C533. SOUTH CAROLINA MARKED & RETAILED ALABAMA SHORT SWORD:This exceptionally rare Confederate short artillery sword is believed to have been made in Mobile, Alabama by an unknown maker. At the beginning of the Civil War, the South had few armories and fewer factories capable of producing arms; and as a result, several small arms manufacturers began operations across the vast southern landscape. This sword is a product of one of those small southern arms manufacturers that sprang up to fill the needs of the Confederacy. It is one of the hardest Confederate short artillery swords to find; but this one is extremely unique in that it may be one of two known exiting examples retailed in Charleston, South Carolina by John S. Bird and stamped “S. CAROLINA” on the handle above the retailer mark. The other is in a museum.
The sword is 23 3/4 inches long with an 18 1/2 inch blade which is tight to the hilt with no movement. The brass guard has 9 concentric rings for the grip, and a cross-guard is cast in a forward direction. In the center of the guard is the retailer stamp for J.S. BIRD and above it is stamped S. CAROLINA. There are several dings and bumps in the guard as well as nicks in the blade; and with magnification, you can see that the letters follow the contour of the dings and dents, which indicate the the markings were done prior to the indentations cause by heavy use.
This known example with these marks may possibly have been carried by the younger J.S. Bird since he was a member of the Palmetto Guard; and they were retained as artilleryman when ordered to Commings Point. The Palmetto Guard was re-designated as I Company, 2nd South Carolina regiment, in which Bird is listed as Private Bird, J. B. He fought at the First Battle of Manassas after which he was assigned to the Commissary Department. Then again, if he did not carry it, he is associated with the sword since it was supplied to the state of South Carolina by his family’s business. Shipping & Insurance included. $5500.00
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F478. 1ST MODEL MERRILL CARBINE - CARRIED BY TWO KENTUCKY SOLDIERS: The First Model Merrill cavalry carbine has a brass butt plate; patch box; trigger guard; and one barrel band. It has a sharply tapered stock tip; a flat knurled latch to secure the lever of the breechloading mechanism so when pulled to the rear, it draws back a plunger to admit a new .54 caliber cartridge, and then pushes it into place locking closed behind the carbine’s rear sight. The cartridge is then ignited using a standard percussion cap primer. This gun is clearly numbered 7574 on the lock plate behind the hammer and on the sliding breech tang, and this number falls within the range of guns issued to Kentucky Cavalry units. In fact, it falls between two known Kentucky issued guns.
7562 063063 CO L 2ND KY VOL CAV
7575 012265 CO B 1ST KY VOL CAV
The Carbine has a 22 1/8” long round barrel that shows lightgray and brown patina over its length, but no original case colors or bluing. Its bore is bright with strong rifling; the loading mechanism correctly functions; the nipple is original, and the lock holds in both half & full cocked positions; and the double-leaf rear sight is complete. The top flat of the breech lever is marked with “J.H. MERRILL BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858” and on the iron lock plate forward of the hammer is the three-line address of “J.H. MERRILL BALTO. / PAT. JULY 1858 / APL. 9 MAY 21-28-61”.Also, the dark walnut stock is 100 % original with no visible cartouche with expected dings and bumps consistent with age and use in combat. The sling bar is complete with its carry ring and is tight to the stock flat, and the patina on the patch box; trigger guard; butt plate; and barrel band all match with all original screws.
On the patch box is scratchedinformation for two Kentucky soldiers: Private Henry Hassa & Private Thomas Davis. The first scratching is “H HasS” by the hinge side and “H HasSa” by the end of the brass door. These marks are lighter and more worn then the second set, which is a good indication the carbine was first carried to Private Hassa. The second scratching is “T. Davis” over “Co B 2 KY” and it is deeper and partially on top of the first.
It is not known when Private Hassa was issued this Merrill carbine. He may have received one at his initial enlistment in 1861, but most likely lost it when captured at Bardstown on October 4, 1862, and reissued a second gun when he rejoined the unit. He would later reenlist as a Veteran in 1864 and would be wounded and captured during the Atlanta campaign. At some point, his Merrill carbine was issued to Private Davis who scratch his name and unit information over Hassa’s name. Private Davis also enlisted in 1861 and it is also unknown when he received this Merrill carbine. He was listed absent and a deserted, but did return to duty. His pension records document that during the battle of Atlanta, he was thrown from his horse at Tunnel Hill Georgia. Both Private Hassa and Davis were present for many of the 2nd Kentucky’s engagement, and both soldiers carried this Merrill carbine in many of these battles. A binder with historical information and a copy of Private Davis’s pension records are included. Shipping and Insurance included. $4500.00
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F490. CONFEDERATE DOUBLE MARKED CAPTURED BURNSIDE CARBINE: This is a 5th model Burnside Carbine, which was Confederate captured or recovered of a battlefield, and has the letter “Z” double stamped on the underside of the stock too the rear of the trigger tang. Which means this gun went through the “C&R” Clean & Repair process at the Richmond Arsenal/Artillery Work, and was inspected by Louis Zimmer. The gun is in near-mint condition for a “C&R” Clean & Repair weapon. It has two original cartouches on the left side of the stock; matching serial number 34736; a bright bore with strong rifling; matching patina on all metal; and no cracks or breaks in the stock. Simple an amazing example! Shipping & Insurance is free. $3900.00
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C546. CONFEDERATE CS - STAR SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD: This is a Confederate CS – Star Short Artillery sword. This hilt is in original attic condition with a golden-muster patina, and great casting flaws. It is 25 inches long and a 19 1/2-inch wavy blade with a center fuller. The blade is in outstanding condition with period sharpening and a silver-gray patina, and is in excellent-plus condition. Shipping & Insurance included. $3600.00
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A176. SAUERBIER MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a M1850 Staff & Field sword with an unmarked and unetched Sauerbier blade. The hilt is tight; has a high nob pommel cap; 100% original shark skin grip and wire, and the original blade washer. The original brown finished scabbard retains all original mounts and screws with a fancy drag. The sword shows evidence of being carried but not abused. Shipping & Insurance included. $1300.00
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CN07. CONFEDERATE CEDAR CANTEEN - IDENTIFIED - 14TH REGIMENT LOUISIANA INFANTRY: This Confederate Cedar Canteen is identified to Private Joh Gottling of the 14th Louisiana Infantry. He enlisted on 1 June 1861 as a private. It is a standard Confederate cedar canteen and is complete with all original wood, two steel bands, and three steel retention straps with some black string attached for support. The front circular section of the canteen is somewhat warped in and not flush with the groves. Slightly off to the left side and lightly scratched in is a name, which upon close examination is identified as Joh Gottling. He is the only Confederate Soldier listing in the Civil War data base & National Park records with this name.
Private Jon Fedrick enlisted in New Orleans for theduration of the war on 1 June, 1861 into Company “C” 14th Louisiana Infantry. He was born in Germany, his occupation was a River Man with a residence of New Orleans, and was 26 when he enlisted. He fought at the Siege of Yorktown, April 5, 1862; Williamsburg, May 5; Seven Pines, April 30, May 1, June 1 & 2; Ellison’s Mills, June 27; Cold Harbor; Frazier’s Farm, June 30; Cedar Run, Aug 9, 1862; Bristoe Station, Aug 26, 1862; Manassas No. 2, Aug 27; Chantilly, Sep1; Harper’s Ferry, Sept 15; and Sharpsburg (Antietam), Sept 17 where he was wounded in the thigh and made a Prisoner of War. He was Paroled on Sep 27, 1862 and sent to Fort McHenry for exchange on Oct 13, 1862. On Oct 23, 1862 he was admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 4, Richmond, Virginia. By November, 1862 he is listed as absent with our leave and the as a deserter, but a good soldier while in the Company! Shipping & Insurance included. $2800.00
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C545. CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD: This is a newly discovered example of a Confederate Short Artillery Sword in totally untouched condition. It is tight with no movement and has great untouched patina. The brass hilt has great crude casting with expected flaws, and the blade has a deep brown patina with no issued. It is 25 inches long with a 19-inch blade. Great attic condition and well worth $1800.00; however, I can sell it for less. Shipping & Insurance included. $1500.00
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CN06. CONFEDERATE CEDAR WOOD CANTEEN: This is a Confederate cedar wood canteen complete in original condition with all original wood, two steel bans and three steel sling cross bands. There is a name carved on it, but it is difficult to get a positive identification. The initials “RO.” may be for the names RO or Robert, and the next initial, which initially looked like and “H” is in fact an “I” followed by more letters that are difficult to make out. Also, there is the letter “R” and on the opposite side is a Letter “B” with no other marks. With a little more time it is possible the name can be made out, but without more information it is nearly impossible for a perfect match. It is a great looking Confederate Canteen in original untouched condition. Shipping & insurance is included. $2300.00
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