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C412. BOYLE, GAMBLE & MCFEE ARTILLERY
SHORT SWORD: This is an artillery short sword made by
Boyle, Gamble & McFee of Richmond, Virginia; and matches the known existing
marked specimen. The sword is in excellent condition with a bright original blade; tight hilt; the original copper-brass
mounted scabbard with both mounts and fits
perfect to the blade. Shipping & Insurance included.$4200.00
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C413. CONFEDERATE ALTERED - M1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD:
As war approached, many Southern officers serving for the US resigned their
commissions and returned home to serve their state and the Confederacy.
When this initially happened, Confederate swords were not yet produced, and officers
sometimes altered a sword by removing any reference to the United States. The
US would be removed from the guard and may or may not be replaced with a CS. The
same applied to Naval officer swords. There are a few known examples where the USN was removed and
replaced with CSN and others left blank. This is one of those rare Confederate
altered M1852 Naval sword. This is a pre–Civil War Ames sword retailed by
Schuyler Hartley & Graham, New York. We know this because of the early
etching pattern and the Schuyler Hartley & Graham retailer mark. This sword
came out of a Pennsylvanian museum collect (Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, MOLLUS), which contained many Confederate war
trophies. The sword is in near-mint condition with a tight hilt retaining 100%
original white grip and wire, and nearly 100% original gilt. The USN has been expertly
removed from the face of the guard and the panel was decorated with a unique
pattern of dots. The blade is bright and frosty with deep etching, but the
original USN was buffed off the blade and the original Ames maker mark was
removed and a crude etching design was left in its place. The scabbard is in
great condition with normal crazing with no breaks. It retains all original
mounts, thought the drag is loose since the screw is missing. Overall, an outstanding example of a
Confederate altered M1852 Naval Officers sword. Considering the small size of the American Navy prior to the Civil War, this is a rare sword, and priced the same as an unaltered version! Shipping & Insurance included.$2500.00
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C442. KENANSVILLE CAVALRY SABER – TYPE-2 or
SECOND MODEL – LEECH & RIGDON SCABBARD: This
is a Type-2 or Second Model Kenansville Cavalry Saber in a Leech & Rigdon
scabbard. The saber perfectly fits the scabbard and both have matching patina, which
is a good indication the two have been together and may have been paired as
such during the war. The hilt, pommel cap and grip are tight with original
leather and marked “X X X X” on the guard. The blade has never been sharpened and
has great patina. The scabbard has been identified as Leech & Rigdon by a
well-known appraiser who has worked for James D. Julia, Morphy & Poulin auctions. The
scabbard is of high-quality with a brass throat, brass mounts, brass rings and
a brass drag and a nice lapped seam. Shipping & Insurance included.$5400.00
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C481. CONFEDERATE DOG-RIVER SABER: The
term Dog-River is reserved for those Confederate made sabers and sword to which
the maker/manufacture is unknown. Often, the quality of these sabers is
such that they were most likely made at a well-established armory since their
parts match other established makers. However, once in a while a saber will
surface that is so crude it truly qualifies to be call “Dog-River”. The maker of
this saber is unknown. The hilt displays many sand-casting flaws, and the
pommel cap is very crude with both casting flaws and filling marks. The original
leather grip shows expected wear and the original single-strand brass wire is 100%
complete. The blade has an unstopped fuller, is wavy, period sharpened, and has
a nice even patina. The scabbard is extremely crude, has a lapped seam and a drag
that looks similar to those found on the 1853 Enfield saber, but much cruder.
The throat and ring mounts are brass and poorly cast; have filling
marks, and the rings are steel. A
Confederate saber this crude is not often seen!
Shipping and Insurance included at this price.$4800.00
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C475. MASSIVE
D-GUARD BOWIE – SHEATH & OIL-CLOTH BELT LOOP: This is a massive D-Guard Bowie with a heavy steel sheath
with an oil-cloth belt loop. The knife is 21 3/4 inches long with a 16 7/8-inch
blade, which has period filling marks and was sharpened. The pinned steal guard
holds the leather grip tight with no movement. I do not know if the heavy steel
sheath is period, but it perfectly fits the blade. It has a large loop on the reverse side with a period oil-cloth belt loop. Shipping & Insurance
included.$3900.00
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A144. SAUERBIER M1850 FOOT
OFFICER SWORD: This is an unmarked and unetched Sauerbier
Model 1850 Foot Officer sword. It has the pommel cap and guard with the underside
screw; the scalloped blade washer and blade fuller design all unique to
Sauerbier. The hilt is tight and retains 100% original grip and triple wire.
The blade is bright and shows period sharpening. The leather scabbard is strong,
has all original mounts and screws, and is unusual because it is top &
bottom stitched. I have never seen this scabbard design before. It is original
to the sword and fits perfectly! Shipping and Insurance included.$1600.00
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A149. AMES – MODEL 1861 NAVAL CULTASS & FROG: This is an Ames Model 1861 Naval Cutlass complete with original scabbard and carry frog. The blade is bright with a few minor nicks; is Ames marked as well as U. S. N and dated 1863, and retains the original blade washer. The basket hilt has some expected dents and is tight, and the grip is 100% original. After the Navy received the first shipments, they modified the order to remove the wire, so these later dated examples should have no wire. The scabbard is amazing with all original rivets; is solid, and has a strong tip. The cutlass came with an original Naval cutlass carry frog. This is an outstanding example of a U.S.N marked Ames Model 1861 Cutlass with a complete and strong scabbard and the carry frog. Shipping & insurance included.$1500.00
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A153. TIFFANY - M1850 FOOT
OFFICER SWORD: This is a Model 1850 Foot
Officer Sword retailed by Tiffany of New York.
It is an import Civil War sword marked "PDL" for Peter D. Luneschloss of Solingen. The sword is in great condition
and complete with the original scabbard. The hilt is tight and the grip retains
100% original sharkskin grip and twisted wire, and the original red felt blade
washer holds the blade in place. The blade is “PDL” maker marked with the letter “E” and the ribbon “WARRANTED
TO CUT – WROUGHT IRON” on one side, and the Tiffany New York retailer mark on other. Both the
“US” and “Eagle” center panels are crisp with much original frosting, and the blade is
bright and never sharpened. The scabbard is strong with expected crazing and
has all original mounts and screws. On the reverse side above the middle mount
there is a name &
NEW YORK embossed in the leather. It is difficult to determine the letters and
have yet to make an identification. This is a great sword and with a little
more research could possibly be identified to a soldier. Shipping & Insurance
included.$2100.00
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A207. CLAUBERG – MODEL 1840 CAVALRY
OFFICERS SABER: This is a Clauberg Model 1840 Heavy
Cavalry Officer saber. There where carried in both the Mexican-American &
American Civil War by Union Cavalry Officers. This example show wear, but not
abuse and is in great condition. The brass hilt and pommel cap have a pleasing patina,
and the ray-skin grip shows wear and is missing some of the smaller side wire,
but retains 100% original copper dragoon wire. The blade washer is missing;
however, the saber is tight. The blade is triple Clauberg maker make, which is extremely
rare: W. CLAUBERG SOLINGEN stamped
on the left side; W. CLAUBERG SOLINGEN etched
on the right side above the Clauberg KNIGHT
Stamp. The spin of the blade is etched IRON
PROOF. The body of the original scabbard has a nice even brown
patina with brass rings and mounts, and the drag shows wear. It also has the original throat piece with
the original retention rivet. The blade was never sharpened and the etching is
strong, but show some wear. Overall,
this is a great example of a Model 1840 Cavalry Officers saber. It has been in a private collection for the
past 35 years and is fresh to the marked. Shipping & Insurance included.$1400.00
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A220. M1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD – KLINGENTHAL FRANCE: This is a Civil War
period M1850 Staff & Field sword produced in Klingenthal, France. Swords made in Klingenthal where of
the same high quality as those made in Solingen. This sword shows some wear,
but was not abused. The hilt it tight with a nice mellow patina with 95%
original shark skin grip and 100% original twisted wire. The blade is maker
marked at the ricasso and top spine of the blade, and has strong etching. The
scabbard is in near-mint condition with 99.9% original black finish and all
brass mounts. Often you will see these scabbards in a worn brown condition and
to find one like this is rare. Shipping & Insurance included.$1600.00
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