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CONFEDERATE - BOYLE & GAMBLE
FOOT OFFICERS SWORD - 114th VIRGINIA INFANTRY: This
Confederate Boyle & Gamble Foot Officers sword was discovered in 2001 and
has a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Stephen W. Sylvia and R.E.
Nevelle, Jr. (J.S. Mosby Antiques & Artifacts). The letter describes the
sword as follows:
This is a Confederate foot officer’s sword that was manufactured by Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, Virginia. The sword measures 36.5” overall with a 31.5” blade salvaged from a US Model 1850 foot or field officer’s sword originally retailed by W. H. Horstmann. The blade was re-etched by Boyle and Gamble in a pattern typical for this firm. Elements of the etching include floral and military motifs and the letters “C.S. (A.).” The guard, which bears the #4, and pommel cap are typical of those found on many other Boyle & Gamble swords. The grip has been rewrapped in the original manner. The sword is accompanied by a period brass-mounted iron sheath from a US 1850 Staff and Field officer’s sword.
On closed examination the following is noted: Under magnification, the tang properly lined up with the carvings on the top of the pommel cap. The letters C.S are very faint and the “C” is more of a ghost imaged and the “S” is much more pronounced, but no letter “A”. Also, there are initials followed by what looks like the letter "A" and the number "114" scratched on the inside guard indication this sword was carried by an officer in the 114th Virginia Infantry, which is the only Confederate unit with this number. The number "4" is under the leather blade washer. The blade fits perfect to the scabbard, which most likely is original to the blade. The letter is included.
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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 high-quality with a brass throat, brass mounts, brass rings and
a brass drag and a nice lapped seam. Shipping & Insurance included. $4500.00
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C469. DOG RIVER CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER: This
is a Dog River Confederate Cavalry saber with its original
scabbard. Condition is amazing with minor wear
and period sharpening. The hilt and pommel cap are tight with no movement,
and the brass displays great sand-casting flaws and file markings with an undisturbed tang pin. The original leather is in great condition with minor wear and the brass wire is tight. There is no blade washer; the blade is tight; it has
an unstopped fuller; casting flaws; is wavy; with areas of dark spots. The
scabbard fits tight and is the correct length for the blade and is a higher-grade
with a heavy brass throat and heavy brass mounts with steel rings. It has a bottom seam. Shipping & Insurance included. $4600.00
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KENANSVILLE - 1ST MODEL CAVALRY SABER: The maker
of this saber has been identified as Louis B. Froelich, and is often referred to as a Kenansville 1st Model
Cavalry because of its smaller pommel cap and a flat branch guards. It is
100% original and complete in amazing condition with a pleasing copper-brown
patina. The grip is 100% original oil cloth with twisted brass wire. The original
black leather blade washer holds the 34 1/2-inch wavy blade tight. It has never
been sharpened and has the original wide tip. The scabbard has an even brown
patina; a nice lapped seam; both original brass mounts with steel rings; and a
brass throat that has a great casting flaw.
This is a near-perfect example of a Kenansville 1st model cavalry saber!
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C487. CONFEDERATE - BOYLE AND GAMBLE SABER with a CAPTURED, CLEANED & REPAIRED SCABBARD: This is a Confederate Boyle & Gamble saber in a Confederate cleaned and repaired scabbard. It is well documented that after a battle, weapons and other military supplies were recovered and sent back to Richmond to be cleaned, repaired, and reissued. With rifles and carbines, there was an established inspection process, but for all other items you must look for the Confederate repaired. This saber has the common style sand-cast hilt and pommel cap used by Boyle & Gamble with many casting flaws and file marks, and 100% original leather with double single-strand wire. The blade has a wavy unstopped fuller with a blade strike across its side two inches below the tip. The scabbard is an original Union import; however, the brass throat is Confederate made. You can see casting flaws and file marks often associated with Southern made brass sword and scabbards. This is not common to a Northern sword and is clearly Confederate made. The sword perfectly fits the scabbard. If this were a completely made Confederate scabbard it would list for $4500.00, but since it is a C & R scabbard the price is much less. Shipping & Insurance included. $3700.00
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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
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“Z”
F401. CONFEDERATE “Z”
MARKED CLEANED AND REPAIRED - ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE
PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE: This is an original purchased Confederate Pattern 1853
Enfield Rifle with a Script “WC” viewers
mark forward of the butt plate tang. On page 116 of the book “English Connection”
it states “This unusual and distinctive mark appears on a Birmingham rifle musket
with an “1862” / “TOWER” lock. This is the only stamp seen with this unique style
of lettering. Others are seen either conventional block or script letters.”
This Enfield also has the letter “Z”
on the underside, forward of the trigger tang, which
means this gun went through the “C&R” Clean & Repair at the Richmond
Arsenal/Artillery Work-shop and inspected by Lous Zimmer. The stock is all
original as it the barrel and bands and sling swivels. The lock is dated 1863
and looks original, but may be replaced since the book mentions an 1862 lock
for the original “WC” viewer marks. The lock proper function, the nipple is
original as is the ramrod and the bore has strong rifling, but dark and need
cleaned. The rear site is missing. Shipping & Insurance included. An original
“WC” viewer marked Confederate Pattern 1853 Enfield are rare to find, even more
exceptional is finding on that went through the “C&R”
Clean & Repair process. Shipping & Insurance included. $2500.00
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F433. COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER – 1861: This is a Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver; Serial Number
104103; (Manufacture Year – 1861. The serial number matches on all parts to include the wedge,
loading lever and cylinder. The Grips are original as are all screws. The Colt
maker mark on the top of the barrel is very strong, but there is some pitting, and the cylinder scene is visible,
but also has some pitting. Most likely it is from gun power residue. The action
is tired and properly cycles and hold in both half and full cock positions, and
the rifling is strong. The gun is very tight. Shipping & Insurance included. $2500.00
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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
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U974. PRESENTATION-GRADE SAUERBIER TYPE-1 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, BRASS SCABBARD: This is a Presentation-Grade Sauerbier Type-1 Cavalry Officer’s saber, with a gold-washed brass scabbard. The type-1 heavy style hilt has very ornate chase work with much original gold wash and it tight, with a brown leather grip with triple-strand wire. The blade is held tight with the original leather blade washer, and has detailed light etching but no maker mark, which is not needed to identify the maker because of all the unique features of a Sauerbier product. The brass scabbard is complete with the original throat piece and high-grade large mounts and retains much of the original gold wash. Simply a beautiful looking saber.$2900.00
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U978. AMES MODEL-1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD (1833): This is an Ames Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword, dated 1833 in near-mint condition. It was made during the second year of production (1833) and is one out of the first 4000 produced in the years 1832 & 1833. This is considered both a Mexican War and Civil War sword. It is especially rare not only for its early production date, but its outstanding condition. The hilt is tight, the blade is bright, rust free, and shows light period sharping. The underside of the guard is maker marked S. HUSE/ NEWBURYPORT with an inspection mark “C”. The blade is marked with the Ames Eagle over N.P. AMES Springfield, and UNITED STATES / 1833 /O. The scabbard is solid with both original mounts and rivets, no breaks, light crazing with two areas of leather loss, but overall, near mint. This is an amazing find. Shipping & Insurance included. $1700.00
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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
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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
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A185. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS’
SWORD: This is an early Civil War period Ames Model 1850
Staff & Field Officers’ sword with a block “U S” etched blade. The swords
condition is definitely a good indication this was carried on the field of
battle. All the gold wash is gone and the brass has an even brown mustard
patina on both the hilt and scabbard mounts. The grip shows wear with 98%
original shark skin and 100% original twisted wire, and the guard is slightly
bent back. The blade washer is gone, but the blade is tight with no movement. The
Ames pen-etched maker mark is strong, but most of the remaining etching is
light, and the blade was period sharpened and has a few minor nicks. The scabbard
original finish is gone and the steel has a gray-brown patina. All mounts are
present with only the drag screw missing, and the top mount is Ames marks in
the rarely seen horizonal direction. Here is the opportunity to own an Ames
Model 1850 Staff & Field sword that saw the elephant, but at a reasonable
price. Shipping & Insurance included. $1400.00
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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
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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
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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
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A138. BENT & BUSH MARKED NCO - MUSICIAN SWORD, POSSIBLY MARINE CORPS: During the Civil War, the Marine Corps was very small in size compared to the other military services, and Civil War period Marine swords are rare. Most Marine Corps swords of this period were produced by Horstmann and that company is well known for marking their product. Horstmann had the first contract in early 1859 and the second contract went to Ames in November 1859, and Horstmann got the third contract in 1861. After that, Bent & Bush received all Marine Corps sword contracts for the remainder of the war. This sword may possibly be an example of a sword fabricated by Bent & Bush to meet the contract for the Marine Corps. To date, it is the only know example of this pattern with a Bent & Bush marked blade. The hilt is originally for a M1860 Staff Officers sword in which Bent & Bush removed all the high relief from the pommel, front shield and guard, and kept the original shark-skin grip, but removed the reverse guard. The 29 1/2-inch plain blade is Bent & Bush marked and is housed in a black finished metal scabbard with a brass frog-pin top mount and a brass drag. The blade washer is gone resulting in a little wiggle movement of the guard. The sword is designed for an NCO or Musician, and being Bent & Bush marked may be an early attempt by the company to fill the Civil War contract for the Marine Corp or a militia unit. Either way, it is a rare sword. $350.00
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