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F252. CONFEDERATE - PATTERN 1860 IRON MOUNTED RIFLE &
NUMBERED RAMROD: This is an original Confederate P-1860 2-band, 5-groved rifle with a 1,100 yard site with a Confederate numbered ramrod, and a bayonet. It is original with all
factory mounts and screws, and a Potts & Hunt London lock. The rear site is
original and properly slides up & down. The ramrod is numbered 507, but there is no number
on the gun. There is a faint Crown Sinclair, Hamilton &
Company viewers mark near the trigger tang. On the underside on the gun is an
opening in the stock, which may have been done by the soldier to drain water. The lock
properly functions; all metal parts have matching patina, and the bore is shotout indicating heavy use. Also, note there are no sling swivels and where one would be
to the rear, there is a screw. This is correct to this gun because it was original
configured for the Royal Marine Corps before it was sold to the Confederacy. The bayonet fits perfect to the gun.$2750.00
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F232. CONFEDERATE
CAPTURED & ARSENAL REPAIRED AND REISSUED CONTRACT M1860 RIFLE: During
the Civil War, the Confederates would salvage supplies off the battlefield and
send weapons to their arsenals to be refurbished and reissued to Southern
troops, this is one such Model 1860 contract rifle: an 1862 dated Bridgesburg rifle. The Confederate Arsenal work includes an Austrian
Lorenz hammer, a common Confederate blade rear site, different barrel bands held in place by
screws, and a Confederate made ram-rod. On the butt of the stock are inlays, to which the
meanings are unknow; they could be either Union or Confederate. The nipple has
been replaced. The rifling is faint and all but fired smooth; which is another
indication of heavy Confederate use. $1400.00
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C256. CONFEDERATE - MASSIVE BOWIE FIGHTING KNIFE: This Confederate knife and original
russet scabbard is well made and heavily constructed. It is 21.5 inches
long, 1 3/4 inches at its widest point, and weighs 1 pounds 14 oz. The quality is very
good and there are several known examples which are almost identical. There is
a published example with DEATH TO ABOLITION carved in the blade. There is
another with a D-guard configuration, one with a partial S-Guard design, and
another 4 identical to this and a short example; making eight known examples. All have
the same grip, blade design, and russet scabbard. This scabbard would
have had a reinforced leather band and heavy belt loop, but that is gone on
this example; however, the leather remains very strong with original
stitching, and has the initials "J A C" carved near the
top. Unfortunately, there is not enough information to identify these
initials.$2300.00
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C340. CONFEDERATE BOWIE SIDE-KNIFE: This Confederate Side Knife is 14 inches long with a 9 1/4-inch clip-point blade. The grip is
tight with a brass feral and a brass cap, which has the letter R scratched on
it. The brass cross guard has a nice design and it tight. The blade has period
sharpening, a nice even patina, and you can see the file sharpening markings.
$1600.00
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U617.CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER – MICHIGAN or PENNSYLVANIA IDENTIFIED: This
saber was discovered in Michigan by a Western-Gun dealer who brought it to the
Denver show where I bought it. The dealer had no relevant history other then it
came from Michigan.
To my surprise, I saw a set of initials “G M F” scratch into the face of the guard by the blade. After I got the sword home, I started to research the initials and found one Michigan Officer match: George M Farnham. He enlisted on 7/25/1863 as a 2nd Lieutenant, promoted twice and was Aide-de-Camp on Col. Towbridge’s staff, June 1865. George M. Farnham: Residence St Johns MI; 24 years old / Enlisted on 7/25/1863 as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 10/23/1863 he was commissioned into "I" Co. MI 10th Cavalry. He was Mustered Out on 11/11/1865 at Memphis, TN (Aide-de-Camp on Col. Towbridge's staff, June'65.) Promotions: 1st Lieut 1/22/1864, Capt 10/19/1865
I then broadened the search to include all UnionCavalry officers and found another cavalry officer with the same initials: George Montgomery Fleming. He was promoted in 1864 as a Quartermaster with the 21st Pennsylvania cavalry after serving as a Quartermaster Sergeant. George Montgomery Fleming: Residence Clinton County PA; Enlisted on 8/on 6/1/1863 at Harrisburg, PA. On 8/8/1863 he mustered into "E" Co. PA 21st Cavalry He was Mustered Out on 7/8/1865 at Lynchburg, VA (Subsequent service in US Army from 02/23/1866 to 12/10/1870). Promotions: Qtr Master Serg 8/30/1862, Private 8/8/1863 (As of Co. E 21st PA Cavalry), Qtr Master Serg 1/1/1864 (Estimated date), 1st Lieut 3/1/1864 (1st Lieut & Quartermaster)26/1862 as a Private. On8/26/1862 he mustered into "E" Co. PA 137th Infantry. He was Mustered Out
Since this saber was discovered in Michigan, Ibelieve it belonged to George M Farnham; however, I can not rule out the
possibility it belonged to George Montgomery Fleming. Both officers had long military service, and more research is warranted. The sword was carried and shows wear on the drag and the guard, but not abuse. The blade is frosty bright with strong etching. Easily a saber carried by an Aide-de-Camp or Quartermaster.$2300.00
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U620. WAR OF 1812
- AMERICAN ETCHED – ENGLISH P-1796 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICERS’ SABER: This is
a rare and very historical saber. It is an American etched – English P-1796Light Cavalry Officers’ saber, which would have been in service for the War of1812. The grip original leather is 95% complete with a little missing near the
right side, and the wire is all original. The blade etching is bright and
frosty with an American Eagle in the center. The original scabbard fits well
and has the original finish with some period folk art in gold paint. You will not often see these for sale and
will look nice is a War or 1812 display.$1800.00
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U636. SAUERBIER - M1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is a Sauerbier
M1850 Foot Officers sword. It has all the distinct features found on a
Sauerbier sword: a unique pommel cap screw; an unstopped fuller; a standard
guard design with a US in the center; a chased-worked pommel cap; a leather
grip with triple strand wire; and a large U. S. in block-style lettering. The
etched blade is a little dark with a salt & pepper patina that makes the
etching pop! The metal scabbard is dent free and has a distinct Sauerbier drag.
$1600.00
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U652. HORSTMANN
- M1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This Horstmann Staff & Field
is in near-mint condition with much original gold wash, a bright blade and
brown finished scabbard. The blade has some light spotting, but very frosty.
The hilt is tight,100% original grip and wire.$2900.00
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U692.
ROBY- M1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This Roby M1850 Staff & Field with its original scabbard.
$2300.00
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U704. 1862
DATED - M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORDS: This M1850 Foot Officer’s
sword was assembled and retailed in New York City by the
silversmith Fellows & Co. It is a high-quality sword with a Collins 1862
dated blade and has very detailed etching. The hilt and pommel cap are attractive
with traces of gold wash and a nice patina. The shark skin grip and wire are original
and 100% complete. The red felt blade washer keeps the 31-inch blade tight. The
blade is stamped Collins made and dated 1862 and etched Fellows & Co New
York. It is frosty with strong etching to include: US, an eagle with an "E Pluribus
Unum" ribbon, “In Union there is Strength” and “Liberty or Death.” The blade was
never sharpened and is nick free. The metal scabbard has a nice brown patina and
retains its fancy mounts. Simply a beautiful look sword! $2300.00
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U708. CLAUBERG - M1850 STAFF
& FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD: This is an extremely fine example of a
M1850 Staff & Field Officer’s sword by Clauberg, Solingen. The hilt is
tight with generous amount of original gold wash; the grip and wire are 100%
correct; and the original red blade washer is complete. The blade is bright and
frosty etching. The scabbard has a nice brown finish and ornate mounts.$2200.00
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U737. SAUERBIER
- M1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is a Sauerbier M1850 Foot Officers sword.
It has all the distinct features found on a Sauerbier sword: a unique pommel
cap screw; an unstopped fuller; a standard guard design with a US in the
center; a chased-worked pommel cap; a leather grip with triple strand wire; and
a large U. S. in block-style lettering. The etched blade is bright with
original frosting and the Sauerbier maker mark. The metal scabbard is dent free;
retains 100% original brown finish, and all mounts are complete with matching
inventory number 34.$1600.00
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U758. SAUERBIER - M1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a Sauerbier M1850 Staff
& Field sword. It shows evidence of being carried, but not abused.
The hilt it tight with 100% original leather with triple-strand wire and traced
of gold wash. The blade is
Sauerbier maker marked with very nice etching and some original frosting,
and no nicks or rust. The original scabbard has a gray to light brown patina, and
all original mounts.$2500.00
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U792. PRESENTATION GRADE - EAGLE QUILLON, SILVER HILT STAFF & FIELD
SWORD: This is a presentation grade – eagle quillon
silver hilt staff & field sword with its original medallion mount German
silver scabbard. The scabbard is extremely
rare and not often seen. The lattice-work medallion mounts are very delicate
and you can see the top one is incomplete. The hilt is tight and very ornate. You
can see the brass coming through the German silver grip, which indicate the
sword was carried. All original wire is complete; the blade is a little dark,
but the etching is strong, and it is marked EISENHAUER, and the pommel cap is very ornate. The scabbard in dent
free.$2900.00
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U802. AMES - M1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD, VARIANT: This Ames M1850 Staff & Field sword is a unique variant. Instead of the standard etched blade, this one has a M1833 Dragoon saber blade. The reason for this in unknow, but some speculate the blade may have originally belonged to the father of the officer who had this special-order sword built. The hilt is tight with original sharkskin grip and wire and the original blade washer hold the blade tight. The blade is an 1837 dated Ames Dragoon blade, modified to fit the scabbard. The arch of the scabbard was also adjusted for the blade and the throat piece reinforced with the addition of retention screws. This is a unique variant, of which may be the only known example.$1700.00
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U822. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD, MINT ETCHING: This M1850 Staff & Field sword has mint etching. The large US basket guard has 80% original gold wash and the shark-skin grip and triple wire is 100% original. The 33-inch blade is bright with mint frosty etching and IRON PROOF on the spine. There is no maker mark, but the shape of the blade looks American made. The scabbard has a deep rich brown patina and the deep gold/brown patina on the mounts highlight the fancy chase work. This is an exceptional example of the style sword.$2400.00
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U836. EARLY M1850
STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD: This is an early version of the
M1850 Staff & Field Officer’s sword. Most of this style sword are Horstman
marked, but this one is not but have the King head maker mark. The hilt is
tight and retains much original gold wash; has 100% original black leather grip
and dragoon wire; and retains the original felt blade washer. The blade is
bright and frosty with military etching, but no US or eagle. The scabbard has a
pleasing brown finish with all original mounts. You can see wear on the drag;
however, the sword is in great condition. I was able to purchase this at a
smoking price and can offer it for sale well below market value.$1900.00
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U839. CIVIL WAR PERIOD
– M1860 STAFF OFFICER SWORD: Most M1860 Staff Officer swords that are
for sale are the post-war version, and it is rare to find a Civil War period
example. There are a few minor details to the Civil War sword:
the basic plan looking reverse clam shell; the scabbard’s single ring top
mount; and a simple looking drag. This example has all the characteristics of
the Civil War version. The shark-skin grip and wire are 100% original; the button
works allowing the reverse clam shell guard to move; the blade is maker marked F.
Delacour & Bakes, Paris, and etched with small US flags; the top scabbard
mount has one ring; and the drag is plan in design. The scabbard has a deep
brown patina. Where the M1850 sword was designated for Staff & Field, this
sword was only delegated for staff officers to include generals. There is an
image of General Hooker on a horse wearing this style sword.$550.00
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U849. HORSTMANN – M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD, HEAVILY CURVED BLADE, ARTILLERY VERSION: This is
a rare version of the M1850 Staff & Field Officer’s sword. It has a heavily
curved blade and is etched with cannons, which indicate use by an artillery
officer. The hilt is tight with 100% original shark skin grip and copper wire.
The brass is clean and bright, to include the scabbard mounts. The top scabbard
mount has the Horstmann scroll plaque made of copper. The blade is Horstmann, Philadelphia
mark with strong etching, which includes several cannons.$1600.00
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U852. AMES - MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD TYPE-1 SWORD:
This is a rare example of the commercially produced Ames Model 1850 Staff
& Field Type-1 sword in excellent condition. The type-1 sword was made
between 1851-1854 and are scarce and when found are normally well worn. However, this example is in amazing condition
and the best I have seen in a while. It has a 30 1/2-inch blade that is still
frosty with strong etching and a crisp Ames maker mark, and has the original
white buff blade washer. The hilt is tight; retains better the 75% original
gold wash and 100% original shark skin grip and twisted wire. The scabbard is
the rare heavy early brown version complete with all original mounts and traces
of original gold wash. Here is an opportunity to add an excellent and rare
early Type-1 Ames Model 1850 Staff & Field sword to your collection.$3500.00
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F117. CONFEDERATE - CONVERSION MUSKET: This is an outstanding example of a Confederate converted musket. The lock, bolster are very unique and not of a Northern design. In fact, when you remove the barrel and the lock you will find the Confederate arsenal assembly marks on several parts on the wood under the lock; on the underside of the barrel; and on three of the internal lock parts. This was a common practice associated with many Confederate repaired and altered musket. The ram-rod has a cork screw twist that is often seen in other Confederate muskets.$2500.00
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F120. PLYMOUTH RIFLE: This is a Plymouth Rifle produced by Whitney. The rifle is complete with its original rear site, ram-rod, and all factory parts, and has an even brown patina. The stock has no issues. The sling swivels are present, but the front is frozen. The lock works in both half & full cock, and is dated 1864. The US and Whitneyville marks are faint but I do not see an eagle stamp. The tang on the barrel has the serial number 9989, and there is still good rifling.$1700.00
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