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U987. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, LARGE HIGH-GRADE HILT & BRASS PLATED STEEL SCABBARD: This is a Model 1850 Foot Officers sword with a large High-Grade hilt, which some considered Staff & Field. The hilt is a higher quality designed often found on special order swords retailed by dealers like Tiffany, Ball & Black, Bailey & Co. and Horstman; and is larger than the standard version with more detail & design, and a fancy pommel cap. This grip retains 95% original shark skin and 100% original twisted wire; the blade is maker marked F.H within a dot oval for F. Horster, Solingen and it has very strong etching with some original frosting under a gray patina. The scabbard is brass plated steel and firmly fits the blade, and is very unusual and no doubt was a special order. Shipping & Insurance included.$1900.00 SALE PRICE $1700.00

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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.$1400.00 SALE PRICE $1100.00

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F367. CONFEDERATE - "Q" MARKED - CAPTURED, CLEANED, REPAIRED & REISSUED 1864 TRENTON RIFLE: This is an example of an 1864 Trenton contract rifle, which was Confederate captured, cleaned, repaired, and reissued (C&R). The gun shows heavy combat use with bumps and dings, but is in good working condition with no breaks or major issues. The lock properly functions in both half & full cock positions; the nipple is period original; the barrel has original inspection marks, but the date is gone due to heavy use, and the ram-rod is original. Many captured and reissued Confederate weapons simply required a light cleaning in order to pass inspection. Others, required more extensive work. Some people think these guns should be unflawed as if original, but that is incorrect and often not the case!  It is the flaws that show what work was performed to make the gun serviceable. In fact, you hope to find the repair issues! This gun has a replaced front site, as well as the barrel bands, which may be Confederate made. After completing the work, the weapon would have been tested for functionality and then approved for re-issue by an inspector and marked with their respective stamp “A, F, Q, T, Z, D” before being shipped off for issuance in the Army of Northern Virginia. On the underside, forward of the trigger tang, is stamped the letter “Q”, which is faint but visible.  It is the proper size, with an oval shape and squiggly tail. On the flat side opposite the lock are the initial “F I” and on the side of the butt stock is carved a large cross, also known as a crutch cross. Shipping & Insurance included. $2000.00 SALE PRICE $1800.00

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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. $975.00 SALE PRICE $875.00

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A127. AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD – UNMARKED:  This is an unmarked example of the Ames M1850 Foot Officers sword. As a manufactory, Ames often sold unmarked examples of swords to smaller dealers and shops for resale. When you do a side-by-side comparison with a marked examples you see all the Ames characteristics. The hilt is tight with 95% original gold wash. The grip and twisted wire are 100% original and complete, and the original white buff leather blade washer holds the frosty blade tight. The leather scabbard is complete with all original mounts with some gilt still on the top two ring mounts, and there crazing, but the scabbard is strong. $2300.00 SALE PRICE $1900.00

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A168. SAUERBIER FOOT OFFIERS’ SWORD – FLAME MOUNT SCABBARD: Sauerbier produced a variety of unique swords, and also fabricated many from parts purchased from other manufacturers and retailers, who did the same with Sauerbier parts. This sword has a high-grade hilt; a Sauerbier pommel cap; original shark skin grip and triple-strand wire; Sauerbier blade washer; a faintly etched blade of unknown origin; and a Sauerbier leather scabbard with their unique flame designed mounts. Shipping and insurance included. $1500.00 SALE PRICE $1100.00

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U963. WESTERN FRONTIER / INDIAN WAR PERIOD - CLIP POINT BOWIE: 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 ˝ 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! Shipping & Insurance included. $1900.00 SALE PRICE $1600.00

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U977. EMERSON & SILVER MADE – MILLER & CO. NEW YORK RETAILED SILVER PLATED NON-REGULATION OFFICERS SWORD:  This Non-Regulation Officers sword was made by Emerson & Silver and retailed by Miller & Company, New York. There are several features that identify the maker as Emerson & Silver; the grip shape, the Keystone mark on the blade, the tulip shape scabbard throat piece and the numbering on the mounts. The sword is high-grade with silver plated hilt and back strap and the silver-plated mounts and the fancy drag. The grip is 98% original shark skin with triple strand wire, and the original white buff leather washer hold the blade tight.  The blade is marked Miller & Co. New York with two etched panners with some pitting near the tip. The scabbard is complete with all mounts and screws, and detailed chase work. Emerson & Silver where in business 1860-1865 and had a New York City office 1860-1864. Miller (John) & Co. New York where in business 1863-1868 and sold presentation grade swords. It is rare to find a Miller retailed sword, especially one which it silver plated. $2600.00 SALE PRICE $2400.00

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U983. MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER - MEXICAN WAR – CIVIL WAR: This is an early Model 1840 Cavalry Officers saber that is maker marked “W.S & C” for Wilhelm Schmolz & Co. Solingen. He was in business from 1813 – 1861, which makes this both a Mexican War and early Civil War saber, and is very rare. Another indication it is an early saber is the plain symple etching. The etched panels depict panoplies of arms and flags, mixed with floral scrolls, drums and canons, and a center panel with the words “Damast Stahl” (Damask Steel) or Damascus steel. Interestingly, the etched motifs do not have a “US”, “Eagle” or “E Pluribus Unum” anywhere on the blade. This is similar to the early Horstman Cavalry Officer sabers. Most unusual is the original clip-point tip. The guard is very ornate with chase work on both sides of each branch, and the inside of the guard, and a fancy pommel cap with a US shield and an ornate chased worked top. The grip retains 100% original shark skin grip and triple-stand gold washed wire. The German Silver scabbard is complete with all fancy mounts, both rings and screws, and brass throat piece; and retain much original gold wash. This is a wonderful example of and early Model 1840 Cavalry Officers sword. Shipping & Insurance included.$2500.00 SALE PRICE $2300.00

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