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BAY01. MODEL 1855 SWORD BAYONET FOR THE HARPER’S FERRY RIFLE & FROG: Riflemen were originally supposed to engage the enemy from far enough off that a bayonet would not be needed. A more realistic appraisal had taken root by the time the 1855 series of arms was produced. The sword bayonet adopted for the 1855 rifle was a modification of those retrofitted to the model 1841 rifles. The brass hilt was retained, but the blade was a modified Yataghan style with less of a curve, though with a slight uptick near the point. This is an excellent example. The brass hilt has a medium patina. The spring catch and button are present and functional. The blade has a gray patina with smooth surface, period sharpened with a few minor edge nicks, and a good point. The overall color is a subdued, silvery gray with lighter spots on the raised edges. There is no rust or pitting. As is correct for this pattern, made only at Harpers Ferry, the blade is unmarked (though some do show up with a US stamp or state inspection mark). You can see the letter “U” but nothing else. There is a small sub-inspector’s initial “B” on the top flat of the grip behind the muzzle ring. The frog is orginal and period to the bayonet and is complete with all straps. It was removed for the photos.
The bayonet is complete with its 1855 pattern scabbard. The black leather scabbard body is solid, with some leather loose and crazing, but some good original finish remaining. There are no bends, but a small opening on top near the drag. The brass throat and drag are firmly attached and have a matching aged patina. The bayonet frog is one of the Civil War universal frogs designed to enable soldiers to carry a sword bayonet even if not equipped with the 1855 pattern rifleman’s belt. The frogs intended to carry the 1855 sword bayonet were slotted to accommodate the upper bar of the scabbard throat and have a leather tab to pass down through it to lock it in place. This is a scarce bayonet and scabbard for a key U.S. shoulder arm that is complete and in great condition. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00
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C343. CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS: This is believed to be a newly discovered Confederate Naval Cutlass. The brass hilt and pommel cap is the style use for a cavalry saber and is crude with casting flaws and file marks. The grip is leather with the original wire removed just like the Union Model 1860 Cutlass. The 26 1/2 X 1 1/2-inch blade has a single slightly wavy fuller, and the number 316 is stamped on the front face of the guard. The guard has a nice dark mustard reddish-brown patina, and the blade has an even gray patina except the top near the guard, which has dark brown patina from exposer resulting from shrinkage of the leather scabbard. About 1/2 inch of the blade has been exposed a very long time to get this color. The scabbard leather is firm with strong stitching; the drag looks to be from a Mississippi Rifle bayonet; and the brass top mount and throat have a steel band and ring common to a cavalry scabbard. The number 354 is stamped on the reverse side of the top mount. The quality of this cutlass is such that it could have been made in New Orleans or Memphis, which also accounts for its scarcity since these cities fell early in the war. The top mount brass and throat are similar to other Leech & Rigdon produced scabbard. Shipping & Insurance included. $1900.00
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General Joe Hooker wearing a Model 1860 Staff Officers sword
A113. CIVIL
WAR - MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICERS SWORD, EMERSON & SILVER: The Civil War Model 1860 Staff Officers' sword was used by officers of the General Staff and Generals; however, because of its smaller in size and lighter weight, many continued to carry the older Model 1850 Staff & FIeld sword in combat. As a result, Civil War period 1860 Staff Officers' swords are quite scarce compaired to its post war version. The majority of Civil War versions have a reverse turn-down claim shell, and a plain scabbard with top single-ring mounts and a simple drag. Post war version all have a double-ring top mount; a center ring mount; an ornate decorated drag; and a fancy reverse claim shell or none at all.This is a high-grade Civil War period Model 1860 Staff Officer sword made by Emerson & Silver, New Jersey. The hilt has a horn grip with original twisted wire with a turn-down counter guard complete with the original button that still works. It retains 95% plus
original gold wash and is tight. The blade has the Emerson & Silver Key-Stone
maker marks and has original frosty etching. The scabbard is bright steel with
all original mounts and twisted rope rings, and a drag with ornate chase work. The scabbard shows wear
indicating the sword was carried. This is the best example I have seen in a while and if you want one good example, this is it! Shipping and Insurance included. $1400.00
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A293. MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF / PAY DEPARTMENT MILITIA SWORD: This is an early example of the Model 1840 Medical Staff / Pay Department sword in a scabbard common to Federal militia period scabbard. It was discovered in Georgia and may have been Southern carried. The hilt is tight with a shield void of any “MD” or “PD” letters, and the blade is unmarked and not etched. The scabbard is early with a Federal Eagle above the letter “L” and the letter “R” with an unreadable second letter on the opposite side. This is a very affordable example of this special staff officer’s sword. Shipping & Insurance included. $475.00
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A362. SAUERBIER NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD & SKULL & CROSSBONES SCABBARD: This is a great example of a Sauerbier Non-Regulation Staff & Field sword with a skull & crossbones scabbard. The blade features the prototypical cross hatched "X" etching at the ricasso and a wide, unstopped fuller that transitions seamlessly into a vivid array of martial trophies, drums and patriotic panoplies. The steel possesses a gorgeous, mellowed patina with honest peppering that validates its frontline heritage without compromising the integrity of the scrollwork. The hilt is equally superb, boasting a solid brass guard with a high relief "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and a highly stylized Federal Eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a shield integrated into floral pierced work. There is no movement and it retains the original dark leather wrap secured by tight twisted brass wire. What elevates this specimen to a museum grade rarity is the scabbard non regulation furniture. The brass carrying rings are supported by extraordinary, bespoke mounts relief cast with a memento mori skull and crossbones. For the discerning collector, the combination of a verified Sauerbier signature and the unique scabbard mounts makes this one of the most significant and evocative Staff & Field swords. Shipping & Insurance include. $2900.00
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F547. AUSTRIAN MODEL 1854 CIVIL WAR IMPORT JAGERSTUTZEN RIFLE: This is a Civil War Austrian Lorenz Jägerstutzen Import Model 1854 rifle. The overall length is approximately 43.5" (109.6cm). The approx. 28" (71 cm) octagon to round (about the last 4.5") .54 caliber (13.9mm) barrel. There is no rifling left and is smooth bore. The metal has a even brown patina. There are light wrench marks on the barrel in the breech area. The barrel had an arch-shaped rear sight with slide in a screw-clamped support, scaling from 4-10 (400 to 1000 paces). The slide is missing, but the screw-clamp is complete. The walnut stock is very good with no chips or cracks and the expected dents and dings of an issue gun. There is a namecarved in the stock; however, at this time an identification has not been made. The patina on the lock and hammer matches the barrel. The lock is marked “861" (1861) in the center with a shield stamp to the rear. The action functions correctly. One barrel key is missing as is the front swivel. The ramrod is a replacement. The action functions correctly. This particular rifle was used extensively by Austrian light infantry, specifically the Habsburg army units, proving to be very effective in forested and mountainous terrain. They were imported during the civil war and used in both the Union and Confederate armies. At least 6,249 Jägerstutzens were imported by the North during the Civil War. They are often called Austrian short rifles. This one came of a a North Carolina collection that has several Confederate firearms. If you collect European imported arms for the Civil War, this is a key piece. Shipping & Insurance included. $895.00
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A315. CLAUBERG – HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION QUALITY SILVER GRIP CAVALRY SABER: This is a Clauberg – High Grade Presentation quality Silver Grip cavalry saber. It once was in the Kevin Hofmann collection and the hilt is featured on page 153 of Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers by John H. Thillmann. It has the less common fluted silver grip with un-shucked corn. It is in near-mint condition with 100% gold wash on the hilt; 95% original silver on the grip with brass visible on the high points; original red leather blade washer; and a mint Clauberg blade with frosty etching with a center panel “Deeds Not Words” and on the other side an American Eagle and US. The scabbard is 100% original with all mounts retaining 100% gold wash and retention screws. Shipping & Insurance included. $5500.00
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“T” F482. ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE PATTER 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE, BATTLEFIELD RECOVERED & C&R “T” MARKED: This is an original purchased Confederate Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle with a faint Sinclair Hamilton & Company viewer mark to the rear of the trigger tang, and a “T” Clear & Repair inspected mark forward of the trigger tang. The rifle was Confederate recovered off a battlefield; sent back to Richmond and went through the C&R Clean & Repair system. The steel has a pleasing brown patina; all barrel bands are original; the lock property functions with a repaired bolster; the ramrod isoriginal; but the rear site is gone and it is smooth bored. I have noted that all the rifles and carbines I have seen with the “T” inspection mark have been refinished with a lighter, almost maples, finish. Shipping and Insurance included. $3300.00
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CLICK THE ABOVE ICON TO READ THE COMPLETE HISTORY FOLDER
C625. GEORGIA MADE & IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE - 7TH REGT GA STATE TROOPS, 47TH REGT. GA INFANTRY & 1ST BATTALION GA SHARPSHOOTERS: This Georgia made & identified Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knifes was acquired from the direct decedent of Private Elbert Green Melton and has remained in one family, passed down from one generation to the next. A recent meeting with the family revealed new information about the family tree, to include the fact that Private Elbert Green Melton made a sword to use and he had one issued to him. The sword he made is believed to be this D-guard bowie knife and the issued sword, which is still in the family’s possession, is a standard import Model 1850 Foot Officers sword. Elbert Greene Melton - twin - b 26 Apr 1843, Marion Co GA Private in Co K, 7th Regt GA St Troops 21 Oct 1861, mustered out at Camp Brown GA 20 Apr 1862. Enlisted as private, Co B, 47th Regt GA Infantry 16 May 1862. Transferred to Co A, 1st Battalion Ga Sharpshooters 30 July 1862. Roll Call for Aug 1864 shows him present - no further civil war record.The knife is 20 1/2 inches long with a 15 3/4-inch x 15/8-inch-wide spear-point blade. The blade has a Georgia arsenal made look with casting flaws, and is period sharpened. The grip is two-piece slabbed oak wood held tight with three steel pins. The guard has an unusual Half-Bell shaped if looking at it upright, and a straight quillion ending in a diamond designed tip. The blade is pinned tight and totally undisturbed, and the knife is all original in flawless attic-founds condition. Truly a treasure! Included is a 57-page history binder with the original signed letter from the family. Also, shipping & insurance is free. $6800.00
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C576. HAIMANN CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD: This is a Confederate Haiman Cavalry Saber made by L. Haiman & Brother, Columbus, Georgia. Louis Haiman and his brother Elijah operated in Columbus Georgia throughout the entire Civil War, and their sabers are easily identifiable by the distinct shape of the hilt; the material and heavy wire used on the grip; and the blade casting flaws. Most of the sabers have a lapped-seam scabbard as this example, however; many are missing some lead, where as this one is 100% complete. The brass hilt has a nice rich patina; 95% original leather and 100% original heavy wire. The scabbard has some minor bents and bumps, but overall, an outstanding example. In general, the condition is excellent to near-mint! Shipping & Insurance included. $4900.00
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