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C529. CONFEDERATE – HAIMAN CAVALRY SABER – GEORGIA: This is a Confederate Haiman Cavalry Saber with the original scabbard. It was made by L. Haiman & Brother, Columbus, Georgia where both Louis and his brother Elijah operated throughout the entire Civil War. The hilt has great casting flaws with a brown-mustard patina, and the grip has original black polished wood with thick twine instead of heavy or twisted wire. This is unique and rare because it never had any type of cloth, leather, or pig-skin grip material. The pommel cap is tight with an undisturbed tang, and the guard has slight movement, but not much due to the original leather blade washer. Often this washer is gone! The bright blade is in amazing condition with expected casting flaws and a wavy single fuller and period sharpening. This is one of the better scabbards out there with tight brass mounts with both steel rings; a completely lead filled lapped seam all the way to the drag; and lots of the original black lacquered japanned finished.The grip makes this a unique varient with the overall condition being above average with great eye appeal! Shipping & Insurance included. $4300.00
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U963. WESTERN FRONTIER / INDIAN WAR PERIOD - CLIP POINT FIGHTING BOWIE : WOW, this is a large Clip-point fighting knife!
This is a Western Frontier – Indian War period Clip-point Bowie, which was made from a #12 meat cleaver made by H. Ehrlich & Son / St. Joseph Mo. as marked on the blade. A blacksmith did an outstanding job converting a meat cleaver into a large fighting knife with a strong leather sheath. H. Ehrlich & Son may have been in business during the Civil War, but can only find a commercial date of 1870. The knife is 17 1/2 inches long with a 6-inch walnut slabbed grip; 5-inch S-Guard; 11 1/4 X 2 3/8-inch-wide blade with a 5 ½ inch clip-point. The blade has great filing marks and was period sharpened, and there are filling marks on the wood where it was shaped. A steel cross-guard and ferrule were added and have matching patina to the blade. The grip is tight with two original steel pins. The sheath fits perfect to the blade, has 100% stitching and three period brass rivets.The patina is simply great!
This can easily fit with a collection of Indian War period weapons use by both the Army or Native Indians!
Shipping & Insurance included. $1900.00
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F539. IDENTIFIED - TENNESSEE ISSUED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER: This is an extremely rare find! It is Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver issued by serial number to a Confederate Tennessee cavalry soldier. The gun was issued to David Giesler "F" Co. Tennessee 5th Cavalry.
Colt Archive Factory Letter documents Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver serial number 107048 was in a shipment of 200 Navies sent on 1 July, 1861 to Mayor George Hatch, Cincinnati, Ohio. It appears this shipment was quickly smuggled across the border into Confederate Tennessee because the following month this revolver was issued to a Confederate soldier. It is unclear if the mayor was responsible for this, but Hatch did know Southern sympathizers and after his term in office ended, he moved south.
The National Achieves retains the Company Book of McClellan Troop (F) 5th Battalion Tennessee Cavalry CSA and Colt Navy revolver #107048 is recorded as being issued on August 25 1861 to Private David Giesler (Geesler). After his death on March 17, 1863, the revolver would have been reissued to another Southern soldier.
The revolver had been previousl cleaned and now has a light gray patina. It has matching serial number on all parts to include the wedge, and properly cycles. It holds both half & full cock positions.
David Giesler traveled to Knoxville and enlisted as a Private in Captain D. McClelland's Tennessee 5th Cavalry Battalion on August 14, 1861. He was elected Sergeant on March 18, 1862.
He was elected 2nd Lieutenant on July 1, 1862. On October 27, 1862, he received $180 pay as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company B of Spiller's Tennessee Cavalry for the period of July 1 to August 31, 1862. He is listed as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company B 4th Regiment of the Tennessee 8th (Smith's) Cavalry on the muster rolls for September 1, 1862 - April 30, 1863. He died on March 17, 1863 in Berlin, Marshall County, Tennessee from Typhoid and Pneumonia.
Company “F” armed with Navy pistols. Attached to Zolicoffer’s Brigade. Had four Skirmishes prior to Fishing Creek. Engaged in that battle as advance guard, in the retreat as the rear guard. Lost all horses crossing the river (ordered by Colonel Cummings, commanding brigade to leave horses on north side of the river). Severe skirmish near McMinniville March 25, 1862, lost four killed, three wounded. Remained on border until September, 1862 when ordered to join General Bragg on march to Kentucky, being attached to Colonel Murry’s regiment. Skirmished at Munfordsville, Sheperdsville, Salt River, Bardstown. Also, engaged and charged the enemy at Perryville; two wounded, seven horses killed. In rear during retreat under General John A. Whatton. Had five Skirmisher while on picket duty in the vicinity of Brentwood between December 1st and 25th. On that day engaged the enemy as advance pickets on McCooks march to Nolensville. Skirmished with enemy every day until December 31, when as part of Wharton’s Brigade were on the different engagements and charges made on the enemy’s rear and wagon trains during the battle. Engages again at LaVergne January 1, 1963.Included with the revolver is a 32-page binder with historical information including 2 pages of serial numbers for other Colt Navy revolvers issued to "F" Co. Tennessee 5th Cavalry. Those numbers have been blotted-out from the review copy for this listing, but will be provided when sold. Those numbers are worth gold! Shipping & Insurance is free. $15,000.00
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During a recent auction, an identical sword hammered for $1300.00. With the buyers fee, tax & shipping the buyer will pay close to $1800.00. Currently, there is another for sale for $950.00. This one is far less and shipping is free.
U949. M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD –
HORSTMANN. This is a M1832 Foot Artillery Short Sword. The blade design is similar to that made
by Ames and is unmarked. The hilt is casted brass with no rivets and has
casting flaws common to the sword, and retains the original leather blade
washer. The scabbard is complete with some leather lose, but retains both brass
mounts and is very solid. Early collectors mistakenly identified these as Confederate
because of the crude casting, but these are believed to have been retained
by Horstmann of Philadelphia. Shipping &
Insurance included.
$975.00
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A359. RARE – AMES, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, POST - CIVIL WAR ADULT MUSICIAN'S SWORD: This is an extremely rare Ames United States Marine Corps Post-Civil War (M1840 NCO style) Adult Musician’s sword. The etching style and pattern places this sword in the 1880’s, and most likely was a private purchased since Ames did not have a government contract at that time.
Ithas the standard M1840 NCO hilt with the reverse clam shell turned down. The front claim shell was bent upward from use. The 32-inch blade is beautifully etching with the American Eagle and USMC and is Ames Sword Co maker marked. The scabbard is complete with both brass mounts. This is the only known pattern to date for the rare Ames produced sword. $2200.00
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A357. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: This is an early Ames Model 1850 Staff & Field Officers sword with the large block lettering US and a brown japanned scabbard placing production between 1850-1862. The hilt is tight with a fair amount of original gold wash and a nice brown-mustard patina where the brass is exposed, and the shark-skin grip and twisted wire is 100% complete. The white buff leather blade washer is original and intact, and holds the blade tight. The Ames marker mark and etching is very strong with a good amount of original frosting. There are a few pin-prick dark spots, but no pitting or rust. The steel scabbard has traced of original finish with a nice brown patina; has all mounts which still have the screws and a good amount of original gold wash, and the throat piece and original wood liners. Shipping & Insurance is free. $3100.00
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A358. AMES MODEL 1850 MOUNTED INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD & SWORD KNOT: Ames produced two slightly different Model 1850 Foot Officers sword: Foot Officers sword & Mounted Infantry Officers sword. The Foot Officers version had a two-piece spliced guard and a leather scabbard, where as the Mounted Officers version had a one-piece guard with no splice and a slightly flatter profile with a steel scabbard. Due to the sheer volume of Infantry officers, more of the Foot Officers version were produced making the Mounted Officers sword scarcer.
This sword is in near-mint condition with much original gold wash on the guard, 100% original shark-skin grip and wire, original white buff leather blade washer, and a bright mirror finished frosty blade. The scabbard is dent free and retains 100% original brown japanning finish. The sword knot is period and with the sword when found. These knots are value around $300.00. Shipping & Insurance is free. $3600.00
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A356. OHIO IDENTIFIED – AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers sword is identified to 1st Lt. Frank S. Schieffer of the 6th Ohio Infantry Regiment. The sword is in excellent+ condition and is original. The hilt retains a good amount of original gold wash with 100% original shark-skin grip and twisted wire, and the original blade washer holds the frosty marked etched blade tight. The black leather scabbard has expected crazing with no breaks, and retains all gold wash mounts and screws with a little wear, and the top mount is Ames maker mark with the identification skillfully etched to the front. It has an exceptional sword knot!
At the age of 21, Frank S. Schieffer enlisted as a Corporal “F” Co Ohio 6th (3 month) Infantry on 4/20/1861 for a period of 3 months and Mustered Out of 6/12/1861, Cincinnati, Ohio. He immediately reenlisted as a Sergeant and would promote to 2nd Lieutenant that same day and mustered into "F" Co. Ohio 6th Infantry (3 yrs).
Three months later 09/11/1861, He would be captured and made a Prison-of-War at Stewarts Run, Virginia. The force captured at Stewarts Run consisted of three officers and forty-seven enlisted men to include 2nd Lieutenant Schieffer, and the officers were accounted brave and competent. Schieffer would initially be confined at Richmond, Virginia 09/19/1861; then sent to Tuscaloosa Alabama 11/25/1861; then back to Richmond 12/03/61; in confinement at Salisbury, North Carolina 4/1862; released by Rebels on 07/14/1861 and paroled on 08/17/1862. He would rejoin his command in time to be promoted to 1st Lieutenant on 07/19/1862 as the regiment advance into Tennessee. Since he was previous captured and most likely lost his original sword, it was after this promotion he obtained his newly identified Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers.
During the battle of Murfreesboro (Stones River) Tennessee on 31 December, 1862, Lieutenant Schieffer was severely wounded by a musket ball passing thought the left leg below the knee. After being in the hospital for surgery and recovery, he was discharged and Mustered-Out on 06/23/1864. However, this did not stop his military service because he would enlist into the Navy 10/10/1864 as an Ordinary Seaman and serve on the USS Grampus to 10/14/1864; the USS Great Western to 11/03/1864, on the USS Rattier to 01/12/1865; and back to the USS Great Western to June 1865 when discharged.
This is a near-mint condition sword compete with an exception sword knot. Shipping & Insurance is free, and a 103-history binder is included. Click the above OHIO icon to read. $5500.00
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F538. MERRILL CARBINE – SECOND TYPE - INDIANA IDENTIFIED: The Merrill carbine was a breechloaded firearm designed by Maryland gunsmith, and inventor James H. Merrill. It was one of several firearms either manufactured or altered by Merrill in fulfillment of contracts with the Union government during the U.S. Civil War. The carbine was a single-shot, percussion, breechloader used mainly by Union cavalry units. It used the .54 caliber Minie balls with paper cartridges which were loaded by lifting the top of the breech lever. The barrels were 22 1/8 inches and round with one barrel band. the carbines were produced in two versions: First Type and Second Type. The First Type included a brass patch box in the stock and had the breech lever secured by a flat, knurled latch. The Second Type was produced without the patch box and had the breech lever secured with a rounded, button type latch.
This Merrill Type-2 Carbine is identified to Private James W. Pollett by its serial number: 12678. The Springfield research records show it as issued to Company A 7th Indiana Voluntary Cavalry, and the National Achieve records show it being issued to Private Pollett: 12678 62CO A 7TH IND VOL CAV.
The gun is complete and properly functions. It has the expected bumps and dings common to a gun that has seen action, and has a nice untouched patina. It has never been cleaned and has strong rifling. Private James W. Pollett was 18 years of age when he enlisted on Aug. 5 1863 and was mustered into Company A, 7th Regiment Indiana Cavalry on Aug, 24 1863. He would later transfer to the 15th Veteran Reserve Corps on Sept. 24 1864 due to a medical condition because of being thrown from his horse during the Okolona engagement on Feb. 22 1864. His Pension File documents his involvement in this engagement: On the morning of February 11th 1864, Our Regiment was ordered on the Meridian raid Miss. Pollett was directed to issue ammunition to the company, which he did, the company being in line at the time. After completing the distribution of ammunition, Pollett asked permission to go with the company since he had been left behind so often. This request was granted by his captain and he was direct to get his horse, which he did and took his place in the company ranks. He went with the company and was present at the fight at Okolona Mississippi on or about Feb. 22 1864. Afterwards Pollett would document the capture of other soldiers, the retreat, and his injury.
Included with the carbine is a 97-page binder with historical information. Shipping & Insurance is free. $4700.00
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TT01. IDENTIFIED NAVY TWIN
TELESCOPE: This Twin Telescope was made by “MESSRS. W. WATSON &
SON’S, LTD” London: founded in 1837 for the manufacture of optic instruments.
It is in amazing condition with no issued and is fully functional. It is
identified to Ensign E. Cort Williams and is gold etched with is name and home
town of Cincinnati, Ohio.
E.Cort Williams entered the US Navy in 1862 as a Mate and was promoted to Acting Ensign in 1864. He served much of his time aboard the USS Juliet, which participated in General Sherman’s unsuccessful attack on the Chickasaw Bluffs. The USS Juliet’s most dangerous mission was the Red River Campaign — suffering many casualties, where her crew fought off Confederate artillery and gunboat fire for many days. Williams was Honorably discharged 15 September 1865.
Ethanor as he is widely known, E. Cort Williams was born in Cincinnati, graduated from Woodward, and enlisted in the Navy at the age of 18 once the Civil War broke out. Cort participated in the battle of Shiloh, the capture of Ft Pillow, the siege of Vicksburg, the battle of Port Hudson as well as was part of the Red River campaign. He retired at the end of the war with the rank of ensign. His actual sword from his service in the Civil War is current on display at the Cort’s historical home in Cincinnati. After the war, he recounted his naval exploits in a paper for the Loyal Legion of the United States entitled “Recollections of the Red River Expedition.”
Includewith the twin Telescope is an original copy of the Ohio MOLLUS Sketched of War History Volume III, and a 35-page binder with historical information. $1700.00
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F540. REMINGTON M-1861 OLD ARMY REVOLVER - ORIGINAL UNALTERED CONFIGURATION: This is a very nice example of the scare Remington “Old Model” (aka M-1861) Army percussion revolver. The M-1861 was intended to be an improvement on the older Beals Model Army revolvers that Remington had produced from 1858 to 1862. The M-1861 or “Old Army” percussion revolver included the improvements covered under William Elliott’s patent #33,932 of December 17, 1861. This patent allowed the cylinder arbor pin to be removed from the frame, freeing the cylinder, without lowering the loading lever. Other improvements included a redesigned frame that left the barrel threads exposed at the rear of the frame. This reduced the amount of metal used in the frame, saving cost and weight. Remington received a contract on July 13, 1862 for 20,000 of their new M-1861 .44 Army revolvers. During the next 6 months, Remington delivered a total of 4,902 of their M-1861 .44 caliber revolvers to the Ordnance Department. In use, the “improvements’ covered under Elliott’s patent were not really improvements. The grooved loading lever that allowed the removal of the arbor pin without lowering it also allowed the pin to move forward under the inertia of recoil. When this happened, the revolver became inexorably locked up and non-functional. As a result, most of the M-1861 revolvers were returned to the Remington factory where the channel was blocked to prevent the movement of the pin, or the loading lever was replaced with the old pattern, solid Beals type lever. Other complaints revolved around the lack of safety notches on the cylinder. As a result, the M-1861 “Old Army” was redesigned as the “New Model Army” (aka M-1863) and all deliveries under US Ordnance contracts from January 1863 onward were of the new version of the revolver. Even the 15,098 outstanding revolvers from the June of 1862 contract, that were delivered in 1863, were “New Model” instead of “Old Model” Army revolver. The development of the “New Model” occurred concurrently with the production of “Old Model” revolvers. As production continued into the later part of 1862, M-1861 Old Model revolvers began to emerge from Ilion with safety notches on the rear of the cylinder and loading levers that blocked the cylinder arbor pin. All of the Remington “army” caliber revolvers were serial numbered in the same range, starting with the Beals series, and through the M-1861 and M-1863 variants. As production of the models was sometimes concurrent (Beals & M-1861s simultaneously, and M-1861s and M-1863 simultaneously as well) it is difficult to separate the models by serial number except within ranges. Beals models were produced in the 1-3000 range, M-1861s in the 3,000-22,000 range and M-1863s in the 15,000 to the end of production (about 135,000). The range of 10,000 to 22,000 is often called the “transitional range” where some of the “Old Model” revolvers appear with some of the “New Model” features. During the American Civil War, Remington would deliver some 115,557 .44 revolvers to the US Ordnance Department. However, only 850 would be the oldest Beals pattern guns (0.7%) and 4,902 would be the M-1861 “Old Model” Army (4%). The balance would all be the M-1861 “New Model” revolvers. Eventually more than 70 US cavalry regiments would be armed with .44 caliber Remington revolvers, including the 4th & 6th US Regular Cavalry, the 4th US Colored Cavalry and volunteer US cavalry regiments from some 20 different states and territories!
This is a VERY FINE++ condition example of a Remington M-1861 “Old Model” Revolver in its original unaltered configuration, which is extremely rare. The gun is 100% complete, correct, and original in every way. The pistol retains much of its original blued finish fading to a nice patina with a bluish tinge. The cylinder retains lots of original blue as well as the loading lever. The hammer also retains traces of mottled case coloring, mixed with the same smoky, blue-gray patina. The barrel is well marked in two lines with the usual “Old Model” markings: PATENTED DEC. 17 1861 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS’ ILION, N.Y. The revolver is serial number 15310 which places production in March 1863. This number is present under the barrel, on the frame under the left grip and in pencil under the grips. The grip retains much original finish and has a strong cartouche on the left side.
Overall, this is a very crisp, complete, and original example of a very scarce, early Remington marital revolver. With only 4,902 M-1861 “Old Model” Army revolvers being delivered, they represent only 4% of total Civil War deliveries of Remington Army revolvers. These guns are hard to find for sale, and when they are encountered, they are usually heavily worn and in rough shape. This is a very nice example with lots of eye appeal and has no issues or problems. These early Remington’s are often missing for even advanced Civil War pistol collections. Shipping and Insurance is free. $3900.00
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F541. COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER, 1861
PRODUCTION: This is a Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver: Manufacture
Year 1861, Serial Number 108796. During my research, I have found several
Confederate carried revolvers in the 1861 serial number range close to this gun
that were issued to Tennessee Cavalry soldiers. This increases the likelihood this
was a “Confederate Carried” revolver. More research is needed.
It is a gray gun with no original finish and is 100% complete with original grip and matching serial number on all parts to include the wedge. There are 3 hash marks on the left grip side. It is tight and the action properly functions, and the nipples are all original. The Colt mark on the top of the barrel is strong as is the COLT PATENT mark, and there remains a little of the cylinder scene, and the rifling is strong. Scratch on the bottom frame are the initials “M T B” however, there is not enough information for an identification. This is a war-time production Colt M1851 Navy revolver that saw service in the Civil War. Shipping & Insurance is free. $1950.00
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C669. CONFEDERATE – “CS” SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD - LEECH & RIGDON: This style Confederate short artillery sword has been identified to Leech & Rigdon and is considered an early war production. It has a large “C” and “C” in the cross-guard ends, and a large heavy blade with no center fuller. The blade is 18 1/2” x 2” and is period sharpened, and his areas of pitting and dark spots, but no active issues. The hilt has great sand-casting flaws and an undisturbed pommel cap, and istight. These are rare! Shipping & Insurance is free. $4300.00
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C658. CONFEDERATE – STAR CS SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD: This is a Confederate Star - CS short artillery sword. The hilt displays great casting flaws and has a light golden-brown patina, and the blade has a gray even look. It was period sharpened. This is a totally untouched attic condition sword! The flaws on this sword are exactly what you want to find on a Confederate sword, especially the hilt with the casted CS.
This sword is often found with one of two style scabbards: Leather with brass mounts with a frog stud and ball on the drag & Wood with tin mounts. It is nearly impossible to find an original loose scabbard that will fit. However, there are reproduction, which will enhances the display look of the sword.
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This repro scabbard is well made with brass fittings pinned tightly to the black leather scabbard and fits perfect to the blade.
Shipping & Insurance included. $3700.00
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KIA ON JULY 2, 1863 AT GETTYSBURG
CN12. CONFEDERATE - IDENTIFIED WOOD DRUM CANTEEN – SGT. JOACHIM GIBSON COMPANY I, 7th LOUISIANA INFANTRY (LOUISIANA TIGERS) – KIA ON JULY 2, 1863 AT GETTYSBURG: This Confederate cedar wood canteen is in excellent condition, retaining both iron retention bands and all three tin bracket straps as well as the original spout. Threaded through the strap brackets is the original, thin, russet brown leather sling strap that has parallel, impressed, shallow fullers on either side of the entire strap. The strap is in fair condition, although quite dry with a small broken section in one area which someone seemingly glued together a long time ago. It has been left in the condition found. Inked on the exterior, finished side of the sling strap is “Joachim Gibson Co I”
Joachim Gibson, a 28-year-old, unmarried laborer, an immigrant from England living in New Orleans, enlisted in early June 1861, at the rank of Private; quickly promoted to the rank of 1st Corporal, in July 1861, Gibson accompanied his regiment to Virginia, where he was captured during the engagement at Port Republic, on June 9, 1862. After two months in captivity, Gibson was exchanged in early August at Aikens Landing (Aiken’s Landing was located on the north bank of the James River – the Richmond side – just above Varina, and just below the site of where the Dutch Gap Canal was built, in the general vicinity, but up river, of Deep Bottom. Obstructions had been placed in the James in the neighborhood of Drewry’s Bluff, so Aiken’s Landing was a convenient down-river point at whichto transfer Confederate and Federal prisoners.)
Gibson was most likely out of equipment at the time of his exchange and was probably issued this canteen notlong after he rejoined his regiment. At this point in their service, the 7th Louisiana, nicknamed the “Tigers” had shed their original, colorful, elaborate Zouave style uniforms and obtained more practical uniforms akin to the soldiers of the Army of Northern Virginia. Research does not reveal if Gibson immediately rejoined his regiment upon his exchange, but he does reappear on the company rolls in January 1863; during the Fall and early Winter of 1862, the Tigers would participate in the Battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg. In the Spring of 1863, Gibson, along with his regiment, would participate in the Battle of Chancellorsville. According to records at the Confederate Memorial Hall in New Orleans, Gibson was killed in action, on July 2, 1863, during the 7th Louisiana’s assault on Cemetery Hill. Shipping & Insurance included. $5900.00
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C472. CONFEDERATE – ISAAC & Co - IMPORTED BRITISH PATTERN 1853 SABER: This is a very nice example of a Confederate Imported British Pattern 1853 Enlisted Dragoon Saber, often referred to by collectors as an Enfield Cavalry Saber. This pattern of saber was the standard saber used by British Enlisted cavalrymen and dragoons. It is believed that approximately 5,000 thousand of these sabers were imported into the Confederacy during the American Civil War. These numbers are based upon extrapolated numbers from existing blockade-runner manifests, but it is possible that slightly more or less were purchased. Some of the sabers were purchased by the Confederate Government central government, but some were also purchased by individual Confederate States, and others were likely purchased simply on speculation by arms dealers and blockade runners looking to make some fast money. Most of the Confederate central government purchases were from S. Isaac & Campbell of London. These sabers are simply stamped ISAAC & CO on the spine of the blade, which indicates that the sword was purchased by the Confederacy. The sabers used by the British Military and their various colonial forces are typically well marked with British acceptance marks and often unit marks as well. The sabers produced for export to the Confederacy were mostly unmarked (with the exceptions noted above), and never bear British military marks at all.
The Confederate Imported; British Pattern 1853 Enlisted Dragoon Saber offered here is in about VERY FINE condition overall. The saber is full length and retains its original scabbard and the spine of the blade is clearly marked with the desirable ISAAC & Co mark. The blade has a light brown speckle patina; has never been cleaned; is nick free and never sharpened. The original blade washer gone. The hilt is tight and the guard and pommel have a deep rich brown patina. The pressed leather grip panel in GOOD++ condition with little loss of leather and only a little srinkage. The scabbard is in VERY Nice++ condition overall with the original black finish and is the correct Civil War era pattern with its tall pointed suspension ring mounts. Overall, this is a much better condition example than normally seen for sale. Shipping & Insurance included. $2400.00
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