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C325. CONFEDERATE - COFFIN-HANDLE CLIP-POINT BOWIE FIGHTING KNIFE:This knife came out of a large collection of Confederate bowies and has traits of being Southern made. The handle is walnut and pinned and held in place with a Sauerbier sword brass spinner, and has a brass ferrule and a thin brass guard. This brass guard is not centered on the blade, but flush with the ferrule on the side nearest to the body. The knife is 17 inches long with a 11 1/2-inch x 1 1/2-inch-wide clip-point blade. It is period sharpened; shows filling marks; is tight; and has a great casting flaw an inch above the guard. The back-stitched sheath is original, but has a 3 ½ inch opening on the bottom where the blade cut it, and is opened at the tip. Shipping & Insurance included. $4000.00

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C335. CONFEDERATE – ISAAC & Co - IMPORTED BRITISH PATTERN 1853 SABER: This is a Confederate Imported British Pattern 1853 Enlisted Dragoon Saber, often referred to as an Enfield Cavalry Saber. This pattern was the standard saber used by the British, and it is believed that approximately 5,000 were imported into the Confederacy during the American Civil. Some were purchased by the Confederate Government; some by individual Confederate States; and others were likely purchased simply on speculation by arms dealers and blockade runners looking to make some fast money. Most of the Confederate central government purchases came from S. Isaac & Campbell of London, and are simply stamped ISAAC & Co. on the spine of the blade. This saber is in totally attic untouched condition with an even dark patina from the top of the guard to the tip of the blade, and the scabbard as will. The hilt and pressed leather grips are tight, with some lose. The 34 1/2-inch blade has a deep rich patina; period sharpened; and properly marked ISAAC & Co. on the spine below the quillion. The scabbard fits perfect to the blade; has a dark patina; a few dents; and only missing the top screw for the throat. Overall, it is very nice untouched example and available at a great price! Shipping & Insurance include. $1800.00

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C397. CONFEDERATE - GEORGIA - McELROY NAVAL CUTLASS: William J. McElroy was a tinsmith in Georgia before the Civil War but quickly turned to manufacturing items for the Confederacy. He is most noted for making swords to include the Short Artillery Sword, and had a Naval Cutlass contract; however, no cutlass design has been attributed to him. It has been assumed he supplied the same Short Artillery Sword for this purpose. Recently, a McElroy short sword with an exaggerated long blade of 21 1/2 inches was discovered with a wooden scabbard with brass mounts, and as must collector know, brass mounts are more practical at sea since tin mounts rust. Also, the average blade length of other known Confederate cutlasses is 21 ½ inches. This Confederate sword made by McElroy is unique and different than most of the short swords he produced in that it has a diamond shaped spear-point blade that is 21 1/2 inches long by 1 7/8 inches at the base. The blade has casting flaws; period sharpening, and an even gray patina. The hilt is tight with no movement with a nice mustard colored patina, and is firmly pinned. The wooded scabbard is made from two pieces of wood with a brass throat and brass drag, which would be attached with pins. The pins are missing from the top mount causing it to be loose, but that also allows you to see the age of the wood under the black finish. The drag retains one original pin and is tight. The last photo shows a comparison with the standard short sword made by McElroy and the longer Naval Cutlass in which you can see the difference is shape; length, and thickness. This may be the only known example of a McElroy Naval Cutlass of this style and length. Shipping & Insurance included. $4500.00

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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.$3800.00

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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. $2200.00

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C435. CONFEDERATE – GEORGIA – DEWITT FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is a Confederate Foot Officers sword with the unique “Twisted Snake Guard”made in  by A. H. DeWitt who was a jeweler in Columbus,Georgia. Both the pommel cap and guard display casting flaws associated with a Confederate made sword; the grip retains 95% original leather and 100% original wire; and the unetched blade has an unstopped fuller. The guard moves a little since there is no blade washer. The scabbard is original to the sword and has the same style of leather depicted on page 65 of Williams A. Albaugh Photographic Supplement of Confederate Swords book, though the mounts are a little different. It perfectly fits the 30 1/4-inch blade, and it slides in and out with ease. This is a very rare sword! Shipping & Insurance included. $5000.00

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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 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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C458. CONFEDERATE – HAIMAN CAVALRY SABER - GEORGIA: This is a Confederate Haiman Cavalry Saber with original scabbard made by L. Haiman & Brother, Columbus, Georgia. Louis Haiman and his brother Elijah operated in Columbus Georgia throughout the entire Civil War. The saber retains some of its original leather and all of the single iron wire wrap on the grip. The guard and pommel cap are tight and there is no movement due to the original leather blade washer, which is seldom seen. The brass mounts on the scabbard are tight and have steel rings; the scabbard has a nice even brown patina with much original lead in the lapped seam; and the drag is intact. Overall, the condition is excellent! Shipping & Insurance included. $3900.00

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C459. STAR - CS CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD: This is a Confederate Star - CS short artillery sword. The hilt displays great cashing flaws and has a dark reddish-brown patina, and the blade has a dark brown patina with no pitting or rust. The flaws on this sword are exactly what you want to find on a Confederate sword. Shipping & Insurance included. $3200.00

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C464. CONFEDERATE – STAR CS SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD: This is a Confederate Star - CS short artillery sword. The hilt displays great cashing flaws and has a dark reddish-brown patina, and the blade has a light-gray patina as a result of being protected by the original scabbard. The flaws on this sword are exactly what you want to find on a Confederate sword, especially the hilt with the casting holes. The scabbard is in amazing condition for being the leather version with brass mounts. It has expected crazing and surface leather loss, but is very solid with no breaks. The brass fittings are original and display casting and filling marks. Shipping & Insurance included. $4700.00

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C470. MISSISSIPPI SIDE KNIFE: This Confederate Side knife was discovered and purchased in Mississippi by Rebel Relics - Brian Akins. When acquired, there was a verbal story that it belonged to a Mississippi soldier, but there was no additional history. On close examination, the name “W H Harris” was found carved on the top of the grip and initials “W H” on the right side. The initial search of the Civil War data base identified several Mississippi soldiers with this name, and more was needed for a positive identification. On the lead ferrule, the letter “E” was found carved on both sides, which most likely is a unit identification. With this added information, a search for a Mississippi soldier enlisted in a unit with a “Company E” commenced and two soldiers were found: William Hansford Harris "E" Co. Mississippi 18th Infantry and William H. Harris "E" Co. 2nd Partisan Rangers Mississippi Infantry. Since both have similar names, this knife could belong to either, and so historical information on both is provided.

William Hansford Harris: On 4/20/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. Mississippi 18th Infantry. He was discharged for disability from battle wounds on 11/15/1861. He was wounded in battle twice: first in the leg, and then in the arm, which was amputated. This led to his discharge. He survived.

William H. Harris:  On 9/1/1862 he mustered into "E" Co. Mississippi 2nd Part Rangers Cavalry. His muster sheets show that he was wounded near Ripley Mississippi, but remained with the unit at least until October 1864.

The knife is 17 1/2 inches long with a 13-inch spear-pointblade made from a file. You can still see file teeth marks all over the blade. The blade is period sharpened and has an even patina. The grip looks to be walnut with a lead ferrule, a brass cross-guard, and a brass plate with three pins. The original sheath is brown leather, bottom stitch, and reinforced with heavy wire at its end.  As mention above, the name “W H Harris” is carved on the top of the grip and initials “W H” on the right side, and the letter “E” is carved on both sides of the ferrule.  The knife is in superb condition and most likely carried by one of the two identified Mississippi Soldiers. There is a high probability the knife was made is Mississippi.  Shipping & Insurance included. $3750.00

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C473. CONFEDERATE – FIELD & STAFF SWORD by B. DOUGLAS  of COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: This is a Confederate Field & Staff sword made by B. Douglas of Columbia, South Carolina. The hilt shows great casting flaws; the grip is 100% original oil-cloth with twisted wire; and the patina on the guard and pommel cap is a deep brass-brown color. The unstopped fuller blade is unetched and never sharpened, and the original blade wash is present. There some minor movement in the guard. The Confederate made scabbard is original to the sword and is top stitched with all three mounts having a deep reddish-brown patina, and It fits like a glove. Recently, a similar condition example in sold for $14,000. Shipping & Insurance included. $13,000.00

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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. $3400.00

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C477. McELROY SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD: This is a McElroy Short Artillery sword. It is a little over 24 inches long with an 18 1/2-inch blade. This sword often has movement in the guard and blade; however, this one was brass brazed on the top of the pommel and the base of the blade eliminating all movement, and as a result the sword is tight. The brass and blade have never been cleaned and the patina is even. Shipping and Insurance included. $1200.00

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C478. 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! Shipping & Insurance include. $5800.00

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C492. CONFEDERATE NCO SWORD: This is a Confederate NCO sword. It is 30 1/2 inches long with a 24-inch blade, and is marked S&K and with an Anchor flanked by a D and a C. This D – (ANCHOR) – C is a mark for the Belgian company O.P. Drissen & Company. This blade does not conform to any style imported by the Union and may have entered the South through the blockade. The grip is a 6-inch piece of oak peened with a rounded hex nut with a tight D-guard. The patina is untouched and all original, and the quality is exceptional! This is either arsenal or blacksmith made. Shipping & Insurance included. $950.00

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C493. BLACKSMITH MADE – CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE: This Blacksmith made Confederate side knife is 18 1/2 inches long with a 13-inch spear-point blade made from a rasp. The triple pinned slab grips are period ebony painted, with the front having detail artwork and the reverse being flat. Both are tight. The guard is thin steel and curding cast. The blade is tight with no movement; was period sharpened; has a few small knicks; and shows both rash and file teeth on respective side. Shipping & Insurance included.  $1900.00

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C498. CONFEDERATE - LEECH & RIGDON (C S) GUARD SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD: This is a Confederate short artillery sword with the C S on the ends of the cross guard, and believed to have been made by Leech & Rigdon while still in Memphis, Tennessee. The sword is complete with the original leather scabbard. The hilt is sand cast and has great casting flaws with C S on both sides of the cross guard. The leather scabbard is original to the sword and is very solid with both original mounts.  This is an extremely rare sword, and every rarer to have the original scabbard.  Shipping & Insurance included. $6500.00

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C499. CONFEDERATE STAR-CS SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD – UNION WAR TROPHY: This is a Confederate CS-Star short artillery sword, which has the CS & Star removed. With the even patina on the entire hilt, this alteration was most likely done by a Union soldier. The hilt is tight and has great sand-casting flaws; and the blade was period sharpened, has light pitting with a rounded tip. This is the exact same sword as Item C459, but is $1000.00 less due to the removal of the CS-Star as a Union war trophy. Shipping & Insurance included. $1900.00

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C500. CONFEDERATE – DOG RIVER SABER: This Confederate saber was discovered in the Vicksburg Mississippi area and is not yet identified to a maker though it has characteristics similar to sabers produced around Columbus, Georgia. The guard has great sand-casting with file marks, and the pommel cap is very crude. The grip is oil-cloth with medium size single brass wire, and could possible been wrapped by Louis Haiman or his brother Elijah. The blade is original to the hilt, but is different than those I have seen on an enlisted saber. It has a crude stopped wavy fuller; is 1 inch wide at the base and 31 1/4 inched long, and was period sharpened, and has a deep brown patina.  This almost looks like a special order saber possibly for an officer. There is no scabbard. Shipping and Insurance included. $1300.00

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C501. CONFEDERATE - DOG RIVER CAVALRY SABER: The term “Dog River” is a generic designation used for a sword or saber of unknown origin. This Confederate saber is unique because the hilt is 100% Confederate made, but the blade is from a M1840 saber and is in an S&K scabbard. Looking at the pommel cap you can see the blade is original to the hilt. Which means the blade was already in a Southern armory, or it was salvaged off a battle field and went through a Capture, Clean and Repair system. Macon Georgia had a C & R system and I suspect this came out of Georgia. The hilt and pommel cap have great sand-cast flaws and the wood grip is oil-cloth covered with extremely heavy brass wire, both common traits of a Georgia made saber. The leather blade washer also appears to be Southern made.  The blade is unmark and most likely is S & K, as is the marked scabbard. The branches on the guard and the quillion are bent from heavy use, and have a pleasing patina. The blade has never been cleaned and the scabbard has a deep brown patina. There appears to be a bullet strike between the ring mounts. Normally, a Confederate Dog River saber sell between $4500-$5500, but since this was fabricated with capture or armory parts, this is available for less. Shipping & Insurance included. $2300.00

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C511. CONFEDERATE SIDE-KNIFE & COPPER SHEATH MOUNTS: This is a Confederate side-knife with its original copper sheath mounts. The knife is 16 1/2 inches long with a 11 1/2 inch spear-point blade made from a file. The blade has a charcoal gray patina; is period sharpen on both edges with a few small nicks; shows original file teeth; and is tight. The steel cross guard is thin and has great casting flaws, and the oak grip is tight with a brass ferrule on the blade side and one on top attached with 2 brass pins, and a 5-point star pinned to the grip. Some believe the star represents Texas, but in reality, could symbolize any Confederate state. The leather sheath isgone, but the original copper top mount and drag were preserved. Both are in outstanding condition! Shipping & Insurance included. $1600.00

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C513. CONFEDERATE – COLLEGE HILL FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is a Confederate Foot Officer sword made by the College Hill Arsenal in Nashville, Tennessee, which was operated by L.T. Cunningham. It produced swords for the state and Confederate governments as well as private sales. Cunningham offered his services to the Secretary of War at least as early as June 29, 1861, and received an advance to establish his arsenal. Production was in full swing relatively quickly, but was brought to a halt less than a year later with the fall of Nashville to Union forces on April 1, 1862. College Hill sword are easily identifiable with the unique guard design and how it connects to the pommel cap. The open face hilt and pommel cap have a nice mellow patina; the grip is 100% original black leather with double strand twisted brass wire, and the 29 1/2-inch blade has an unstopped fuller with an even gray patina, but is missing the tip. No scabbard. Shipping & Insurance included. $3600.00

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C529. CONFEDERATE – HAIMAN CAVALRY SABER – GEORGIA: This is a Confederate Haiman Cavalry Saber with original scabbard made by L. Haiman & Brother, Columbus, Georgia. Louis Haiman and his brother Elijah operated in Columbus Georgia throughout the entire Civil War. The saber has no original grip material or wire, but does have much of the original underlying woven cord in the groves of the wood grip. The pommel cap is tight and the guard has a little movement, but not much due to the original leather blade washer, which is seldom seen. The brass has a pleasing patina. The brass mounts on the scabbard are tight and have steel rings; There is a nice lapped seam; the drag is intact; and much of the original black lacquered finished remains. Overall, the condition is very good plus, and has great eye appeal! Shipping & Insurance included. $3900.00

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C532. KENANSVILLE CAVALRY SABER – TYPE-2 or SECOND MODEL: This Kenansville Second Model cavalry saber is in attic condition with a deep dark patina on the blade and scabbard. It has never been cleaned or polished; just oiled. The pommel cap and grip are tight, but there is a little wiggle in the guard. The grip is original with a little leather lose due to wear, and 100% original single strand brass wire. The 35 1/2-inch blade was never sharpened; has the original sharp point; and a deep almost black patina. The mark “XV///” is on the guard. The scabbard is the typical Kenansville pattern with a steel squared-off drag, brass mounts with steel rings, and a brass throat piece pinned in place. With a bright light, you can see much of the original japanned finish, which has turned dark, and exposed steel that has a deep chocolate patina. This is truly in attic condition! Shipping & Insurance included. $3500.00

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C533. SOUTH CAROLINA MARKED & RETAILED ALABAMA SHORT SWORD:This exceptionally rare Confederate short artillery sword is believed to have been made in Mobile, Alabama by an unknown maker. At the beginning of the Civil War, the South had few armories and fewer factories capable of producing arms; and as a result, several small arms manufacturers began operations across the vast southern landscape. This sword is a product of one of those small southern arms manufacturers that sprang up to fill the needs of the Confederacy. It is one of the hardest Confederate short artillery swords to find; but this one is extremely unique in that it may be one of two known exiting examples retailed in Charleston, South Carolina by John S. Bird and stamped “S. CAROLINA” on the handle above the retailer mark. The other is in a museum.

 

The sword is 23 3/4 inches long with an 18 1/2 inch blade which is tight to the hilt with no movement. The brass guard has 9 concentric rings for the grip, and a cross-guard is cast in a forward direction. In the center of the guard is the retailer stamp for J.S. BIRD and above it is stamped S. CAROLINA. There are several dings and bumps in the guard as well as nicks in the blade; and with magnification, you can see that the letters follow the contour of the dings and dents, which indicate the the markings were done prior to the indentations cause by heavy use.

 

This known example with these marks may possibly have been carried by the younger J.S. Bird since he was a member of the Palmetto Guard; and they were retained as artilleryman when ordered to Commings Point. The Palmetto Guard was re-designated as I Company, 2nd South Carolina regiment, in which Bird is listed as Private Bird, J. B. He fought at the First Battle of Manassas after which he was assigned to the Commissary Department. Then again, if he did not carry it, he is associated with the sword since it was supplied to the state of South Carolina by his family’s business. Shipping & Insurance included. $6900.00

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C535. CONFEDERATE – ISAAC & CO - BRITISH PATTERN 1853 SABER, “SIC & CO LONDON”: This is a Confederate Imported British Pattern 1853 Enlisted Dragoon Saber, often referred to as an Enfield Cavalry Saber. This pattern was the standard saber used by the British, and it is believed that approximately 5,000 were imported into the Confederacy during the American Civil. Some were purchased by the Confederate Government; some by individual Confederate States; and others were likely purchased simply on speculation by arms dealers and blockade runners looking to make some fast money. To date, the one consistent feature found on the iron hilted P-1853 saber with Confederate provenance is the spine is marked, near the hilt, either ISAAC & Co or SIC & Co LONDON because all known invoices for the purchase of English P-1853 sabers are from S. Isaac, Campbell & Company. By studying existing examples, two conclusions can be drawn about the sabers with the above markings. First, the SIC & Co LONDON appears to be the earlier mark, and second this mark is encountered less than the later ISAAC & Co mark. The SIC & Co LONDON mark is individually stamped with single letters on the spine of the blade, just forward of the quillon. This suggests that the mark was applied after the sword was assembled, and with the individual stampings, it appears that no custom-made stamp was yet available. This saber was discovered in Fredericksburg Virginia during the early development of the Central Park Business center and appears to have been dropped during the Battle of Fredericksburg. The saber is complete with its original scabbard which was bullet struck below the top mount, which may have caused the break in the guard. The blade it bright with no rust or pitting, but does have lots of contact marks. The original pressed leather grips are loose and in poor condition with the one side nearly gone, and the other in much better conditionwith visible checkering. Apart from the break in the top branch, the guard is tight and in great shape with a nice even patina. This saber showed up at a locale pawn shop in Fredericksburg, and likely saw service in the battle of Fredericksburg December 11-15th 1862. Shipping & Insurance included. $1900.00

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C539. CONFEDERATE NAVAL D-GUARD: This massive Confederate D-Guard is believed to be a Naval knife which is 19 1/2 inches long with a 13 3/4 x 2-inch-wide blade. The blade displays great casting flaws and filling marks, and was period sharpened; and the massive 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch D-guard is square shaped with casting flaws with filling marks as well.  All the steel has a deep brown patina. The grip is unique and another indicator of being carried on a Naval vessel. The wood core grip is wrapped with cord and sealed with a lacquer finished to protect it from the elements while at sea.  Like other naval bowies, it looks like a short cutlass. Shipping & Insurance is free. $2250.00

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C540. CONFEDERATE – VIRGINIA TYPE III RANGERS’ KNIFE: The book “Confederate Bowie Knives” by Jack Melton, Josh Phillips & John Sexton has a great explanation of Virginia Ranger’s knives on pages 146-150. Just like the “C&R” Clean & Repair system at the Richmond Arsenal/Artillery Work for firearms, the Type III knives were those that have a recycled hilt from another Confederate weapon such as a short artillery sword or bayonet as illustrations in the book with an example with a Star – CS hilt and a Boyle and Gamble bayonet. This Type III Rangers’ knife is 13 inches long with a 7 3/4 x 1 1/8-inch spear point blade mounted in a McElroy Short Artillery sword hilt. The knife is relatively tight with period sharpening and untouched patina with dark spots on the blade. The McElroy hilt displays untouched patina with expected bumps and dings; but does have a crack in the grip one inch from the top of the pommel cap. Confederate – Virginia knives are extremely rare to find and are missing from many collections. Shipping & Insurance included. $1600.00  

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C541. CONFEDERATE D-GUARD: This is a Blacksmith made Confederate D-Guard. It is 21 1/2 inches long with a 16 1/2 x 1 3/4 clip-point blade and an oak grip. The blade displays great casting flaws and has a deep dark brown patina, and was period sharpened. It has a look like other knives produced for Georgia. Though large, it is well balanced and a manageable weight. Shipping & insurance is free. $2800.00  

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C542. KIA - NORTH CAROLINA IDENTIFED BOYLE & GAMBLE OPEN GUARD FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is a Boyle & Gamble Confederate Foot Officer sword identified to Chalmers Glenn (Glenn Chalmers) from Rockingham County North Carolina. He was a Lieutenant & Captain in the 13th North Carolina Infantry Regiment and was on the field of battle at the Siege of Yorktown; Lee's Mill; Williamsburg; Seven Pines; Seven Day Battles; Gaines Mill; White Oak Swamp; Malvern Hill; and South Mountain Maryland where he was killed in action.

The sword is a copy of the open-face foot officer sword produced by Ames,but lacks the finer details. The black leather grip is complete with an original single strand brass wire, and the hilt and pommel cap are tight with a deep reddish-brown patina. The blade is unetched with an unstopped fuller and displays casting flaws common to Boyle & Gamble; and the original foot officer style scabbard with 100% original leather properly fits, but is missing the ring band and ring for the top mount, and the drag.  It is highly probable these were lost when the sword was dropped in battle.

On the top of the pommel cap is stamped the partial name: G L E N   C H A L M with the letter L being very faint, but visible with magnification and the E stamped sideways.  A search of the Civil War Data Base and the Fold 3 web site, found only one match: Chalmers Glenn. The first page of his muster sheets lists his name as Glenn Chalmers, which is the closest spelling to that on the sword, with Chalmers Glenn or C Glenn on subsequent pages.

Captain Glenn’s man-servant Mat, was present and watched as he was killedduring the battle of South Mountain. Following the orders he received from his master, Mat buried him near the spot where he fell and gathered his belongings to be returned to his family in North Carolina.

A binder with historical information is included, and shipping &insurance is free. $5900.00

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C543. BOYLE & GAMBLE CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: This is a Boyle & Gamble Cavalry Officers saber in near-mint condition. The hilt is tight with great casting flaws and file marks on the pommel cap and guard. The grip and wire are 100% original with light wear on the leather. The original blade washer holds the flat-sided blade tight, and the blade has no pitting and was period sharpened. The scabbard is original to the saber and is in amazing condition. It has no breaks or leather lose and retains the original mounts. On close examination, you can see it never has a middle ring mount and there are no indentations in the leather for a mount or a hole for a pin use to attached a center mount. The last one I sold went for $9000.00. Shipping & Insurance is free. $7000.00

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C544. BOYLE & GAMBLE FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is a Boyle & Gamble Foot Officer sword complete with the original scabbard, which has all original mounts. The hilt and pommel cap have a deep reddish-brown patina and are tight, and the grip retails better then 95% original leather and 100% original single-strand thick brass wire. The original black leather blade washer holds the 29 3/4-inch blade tight. It was never sharpened; has a crisp tip; no nicks or rust; and a few dark spots; and a casting flaws at its base on both sides. The original top-stitched black leather scabbard perfectly fits the blade and has all original mounts with a patina that matched the hilt. The leather is strong with a repair 2 inched below the middles mount and an open seam for 9 1/2 inches above the drag. It has expected crazing, but is very solid. Shipping & Insurance included. $4900.00   

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C545. CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD: This is a newly discovered example of a Confederate Short Artillery Sword in totally untouched condition. It is tight with no movement and has great untouched patina. The brass hilt has great crude casting with expected flaws, and the blade has a deep brown patina with no issued. It is 25 inches long with a 19-inch blade. Great attic condition and well worth $1800.00; however, I can sell it for less. Shipping & Insurance included. $1500.00

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