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A131. SAUERBIER CAVALRLY OFFICER SABER – RETAILED by BUNTING PHILADELPHIA – MOLLUS COLLECTION: In 1886, several members of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) began the formation of a Civil War Library and Museum to serve as a repository for their records, relics, memorabilia, souvenirs, artifacts, and awards. The collection was kept in various locations in Philadelphia until a house was purchased at 1805 Pine Street in 1922 to display the collection and serve as the MOLLUS Headquarters. The Museum closed in 2008.
This saber came out of that collection and has the museum inventory number painter on the scabbard. The saber was made by Sauerbier and is an early Civil War product with a plan hilt with ornate chase-work depicting a canon and a floral design. It retains much of the original gold finish and 100% original leather grip and triple wire. The blade washer is unique to Sauerbier and it holds the etch blade tight. It retains much original frosting, has amazing etching, and is retainer marked S.C. Bunting Jr. Philadelphia. Bunting acquired swords from a variety of makers, and finding a marked example is extremely rare. The scabbard is original to the saber with all brass fitting unique to Sauerbier. This is a rare saber that came out of one of the best know Civil War collection. Shipping and Insurance included in this price. $4400.00
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A232. SAUERBIER – TYPE-3 CAVALRY OFFICERS’ SABER: This is a Sauerbier – Type-3 Cavalry Officers’ saber with its original scabbard. The hilt is tight with 100% original black leather grip and triple-strand dragoon wire, and a good amount of gold wash on the branches and inside guard. There is the slightest wear on the leather. The original blade washer is missing, but the 34-inch blade is tight with no movement. The blade etching is strong with the large “U.S.” and “Shield with cross arms and flags,” with a deep Sauerbier maker mark, and a good amount of frosting. Shipping & Insurance is included. $2900.00
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A233. SAUERBIER NON-REGULATION PATTERN 1821/22 CAVALRY STAFF & FIELD OFFICER SABER: This is a Sauerbier Non-Regulation Pattern 1821/22 Cavalry Staff & Field Officers saber. The Steel guard were carried by Lieutenants and Captains, where as the brass guard were carried by Staff & Field Grade officers making them a little rarer to find. The Non-Regulation hilt is tight, and the leather grip and wire are 100% original and complete. The fully etched blade is Sauerbier maker marked and held tight with the original blade washers. The Steel scabbard is complete with a panoply of arms & skull and crossbone ring mounts. Sauerbier was located in Trenton, NJ and produced some of the finest high-grade swords during the Civil War. Shipping & Insurance included. $2900.00
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A235. SAUERBIER – TYPE-1 NARROW BLADE US CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY "HENRY SAUERBIER NEWARK NJ": This is a Type-1 narrow blade US Cavalry Officer's Sword by "Henry Sauerbier Newark NJ". The narrow blade is considered a Model 1860 thin blade and is rarely seen. It is unmarked with the same fuller design and etching pattern found on all Sauerbier swords. The hilt is tight with detail chase work on the branches and inside front guard, and has 100% original black leather grip and triple-strand dragoon wire with a turned down pommel cap with a spinner nut. The heavy metal scabbard has heavy brass mounts and a drag unique to this maker and it perfectly fits to the blade. Shipping & Insurance is free. $2500.00
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A261. SAUERBIER – TYPE-3 CAVALRY OFFICERS’
SABER: This is a Sauerbier – Type-3 Cavalry Officers’
saber without a scabbard. The hilt is tight with 100% original black leather
grip and triple-strand dragoon wire. The original blade washer holds the 34-inch
blade tight. The blade etching is strong with the large “U.S.” and “Shield with
cross arms and flags,” with a deep Sauerbier maker mark. No scabbard, but if you
have one it would greatly increase the value to near $2900.00.
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A284. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD – EMERSON & SILVER / JAMES P. FITCH, NEW YORK: This is a Model 1850 Staff & Field sword produced by Emerson & Silver, Treton New Jersey and retailed by James P Fitch, New York. This sword is in great condition, and is 100% original and complete with the metal scabbard. The shark skin grip shows a little wear, but complete with original double-strand brass wire; the guard and pommel cap are tight and with a pleasing brown-mustard patina; the blade washer is original and it holds the blade tight. The blade is bright with frosty etching of an "American Eagle" and “US” in the two center panels, and is stamped with the Emerson & Silver Keystone maker mark and FITCH retailer mark. The scabbard is complete with all mounts, which have fancy chase work. Examples of Emerson& Silver Model 1850 Staff & Field swords are rarely seen and add the FITCH retailer mark makes it more scarce. Shipping& Insurance included. $2100.00
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A288. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD - IDENTIFIED TO A WISCONSIN OFFICER: This Ames Model 1850 Staff & Field sword is identified to Lieutenant Colonel Joshua James Guppy, and it looks to have been taken from him when he was captured at the Battle of Buzzards Prairie on 11/03/1863. It is believed to have been a presentation sword, but the plaque was removed when the scabbard was Confederate refurbished with a flat black lacquer finish.
Lt. Colonel Joshua James Guppy initials "J. J. G." are engraved on pommel cap and top ring mount. A detail search of the Civil War data base and the National Archived records found one and only one Staff and Field grade officers with the initial J J G: Lieutenant Colonel Joshua James Guppy. He was commissioned into Field & Staff Wisconsin 10th Infantry on 9/13/1861, discharged for promotion on 7/25/1862 for a commissioned into Field & Staff Wisconsin 23rd Infantry, and Mustered Out on 7/4/1865. He was Wounded on 11/03/1863 at the Battle of Buzzards Prairie and listed as a POW at Carrion Crow Bayou, LA. He would be promoted to Colonel on 7/25/1862 and Brigadier General on 3/13/1865 by Brevet. A 90-page binder of historical information is included, and shipping & insurance is free. $2400.00
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A294. HIGH-GRADE ENGLISH PATTERN NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: This is a rare example of an English Pattern Non-Regulation Staff & Field Officers Sword with a shark-skin covered wood scabbard. The large gold wash basket hilt is tight with 100% original gold, shark-skin grip, and twisted wire. The original red leather blade washer holds the gold washed blade tight. There is a starburst with a brass PROOF dish at the base; gold etched script US and an American eagle. The scabbard is complete with all mounts, but is missing all but one screw. Still all mounts are tight. This is an extremely rare pattern sword and is missing from most advance collections. The photos do not do the sword justice. Shipping & Insurance included. $5900.00
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“Bright and Beautiful”
A296. HORSTMANN STAFF & FIELD SWORD, HEAVILY CURVED BLADE: This is a Horstmann Staff & Field sword with a heavily curved blade. The hilt is tight; has a golden light mustard-brown patina; 100% original shark skin grip and dragoon triple copper wire. On the inside of the guard is etched the phrase “Bright and Beautiful.” There are no other marks to explain the significance of this phrase. The blade is period sharpened indicating it was carried, and the etching is bright with 100% original frosting. The scabbard is bright steel with all original mounts. Shipping & Insurance included. $2500.00
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A297. EMERSON & SILVER FOOT OFFICERS’ SWORD – GUTTA-PERCHA GRIP: This is the exact sword featured on page 317: Civil War Army Swords by John H. Thillmann. It is an Emerson & Silver Foot Officers’ sword with a gutta-percha grip marked with the keystone symbol of Emerson & Silver and the Schuyler Hartly & Graham retailer mark. Only a small number of these sword are known to exist, and the actual maker of the grip is unknown. The grip is a single formed piece with a pebbly finish on the sides and smooth on the top and bottom, and one strand of twisted copper wire. The tight hilt is tight with an ever light mustard patina with traces of original gold wash. The 29 1/2-inch blade is tight; maker and retailer marked; is etched with “US” and the American eagle; and has areas of dark spots. The scabbard is complete with all mounts and is embossed in a rope style pattern. The middle mount does have movement. This is a unique sword, which is missing from many advance collections. Shipping & Insurance included. $1950.00
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A300. PRESENTATION GRADE HORSTMANN MODEL 1850 INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD: This is a beautiful high-quality presentation grade Model 1850 Foot Officers sword retailed by Horstmann. The shape of the German Silver grip indicates that the hilt is an Emerson & Silver product. The pommel cap and guard have ornate chase work with a good amount of original gilt, and the grip is exquisitely engraved. The blade washer is missing resulting in a little wiggle. The blade is Horstmann retailer marked with IRON PROOF on the spine, with remnants of light gold wash on the detailed etching. The German silver scabbard has ornate mounts and the drag has two holes for a presentation plaque. Looking at the patina, I do not think it was presented. This sword screams WOW!!!! Shipping & Insurance included. $6500.00
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A307. PENNSYLVANIA IDENTIFIED HIGH-GRADE STAFF OFFICERS’ SWORD: This is a high-grade presentation quality sword identified to Captain John A. Blake "F" Co. Pennsylvania 3rd Heavy Artillery. The sword was retailed by Bailey & Co. with a Collins & Co. 1862 dated blade and a high-grade hilt with a German Silver grip. The guard design is like a Model 1852 Naval Officers sword with the 13-star eagle pommel cap, but with “US” on the face, and on the inside guard is etched the name “J. A. Blake.” The leather scabbard is complete with high-grade chased mounts and is very attractive. Blake enlisted on 9/1/1862 at Philadelphia, PA as a Captain and mustered out on 11/9/1865 at Fort Monroe, VA.
The 3rd PA Heavy Artillery arrived at Fort Monroe in June1863 comprising much of the garrison for the rest of the war. In the fall of 1863, Captain, afterward Major John A. Blake, with his own company F, and a large number of unassigned recruits, was placed in charge of the prison camp, and camp of distribution, at Camp Hamilton, near Fortress Monroe, which position he retained until the close of the war. He was in command when Confederate President Jefferson Davis was imprisoned in a damp casemate at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Included with the sword is a 99-page binder with historical information. Shipping & Insurance is free. $3700.00
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Presented to
LIEUT, Wm H. WRIGHT
BY
Che Members of Company G
56th Regt. N.G.S.N.Y.
July 28th 1863
A326. HIGH-GRADE - CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S PRESENTATION SWORD: This high-grade Civil War Model 1850 Officer’s Presentation sword was awarded shortly after Gettysburg Campaign to First Lieutenant William H. Wright, G Company 56th Regiment N.G.S.N.Y. As General Robert E. Lee moved his army north, the 56th regiment was ordered to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for a service of thirty days. It left the State June 19, 1863, and served in the Third Brigade, 1st Division, Department Susquehanna, and July 24, 1863, it was mustered out of the service of the United States at Brooklyn. August 2, 1864, it was mustered into the United States service for 100 days and it served at Elmira until it was mustered out November 6, 1864.
The regiment in its service in 1863 took part in a skirmishnear Oyster Point, Pa., June 29, 1863, and it lost in its service in 1864, by death, of disease, two enlisted men." One veteran of the battle at Oyster Point recounted: "While this skirmish was of no particular account in itself, it is really historic. It was at the furthest northern point which was reached by the invaders, and marks the crest of the wave of the invasion of Pennsylvania. The retreat of the Confederate force there commenced did not end until the Potomac was crossed. The success obtained must be largely ascribed to the gallant conduct of Landis’ Battery...” The skirmish lasted for two days and ended when Robert E. Lee issued orders for the troops to retreat south on June 30th for the Battle of Gettysburg. The Union militia pursued the invaders and fought them in another skirmish at the Battle of Sporting Hill.
The scabbard is black leather with gilt brass fittings. Theupper suspension band of the scabbard is inscribed "LIEUT WM H. WRIGHT/BY/the Members of Comp G 56th Regt N.G.S.N.Y. July 28th 1863" on the reverse, and the rest of the fittings have floral engraving. The 32-inch blade has patriotic, floral, and martial etching patterns with frosted backgrounds, "Schuyler-/Hartley-/& Graham/New-York" etched above the right ricasso and "W./CLAUBERG/knight logo/SOLINGEN" stamped on the left ricasso. The silver-plated cast brass hilt has floral patterns and a cast brass rope pattern grip that had a silver-plated finish. A gilt sword knot is fitted to the knuckle guard. A very fine sword! The blade is mostly the untouched original bright polish and has crisp acid etching, some faint spotting, and generally minimal wear. The hilt has aged patina. The grip has traces of silver and otherwise aged patina. The sword knot has moderate age and storage related wear. The scabbard is fine and has moderate wear on the leather, mostly aged patina on the fittings, and distinct engraving and inscription. This is a very attractive Civil War presentation sword complete with a historical inscription to a New York officer from a unit that fought in one of the northernmost skirmishes of the Civil War during Gettysburg campaign. Included is a 19-page history binder, and Shipping & Insurance. $4800.00
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A328. GEM STONE GERMAN SILVER HILT PRESENTATION GRADE STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a Clauberg gem stone German Silver hilt presentation grade staff & field sword. The pommel cap has a deep red garnet center stone surrounded by 16 smaller stones. These stones alone have a value close to $1500.00. The pommel cap is highly decorated; the German Silver grip is tight with 100% original wire: and the eagle quillion guard retains much original gold wash. The gold wash blade is Clauberg maker marked with IRON PROOF on the top spine with frosty US on one side and the American eagle on the other. The blade washer is gone. There is some area of pitting towards the tip. The German Silver scabbard is complete with heavy medallion ring mounts with fancy chase work and US on the back side of the center mount. The heavy drag has a soldier standing sentry. This is a beautiful sword! Shipping & Insurance included. $6900.00
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A330. AMES MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS, CABOTVILLE 1842: This is an Ames Model 1841 Naval Cutlass, Cabotville 1842. The brass hilt is tight and the blade is Ames maker marked and dated 1842 USN. The blade has a nice even gray patina and is period sharpened on both edges. Shipping & Insurance is free. $1500.00
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A331. HORSTMANN – MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD: The navy adopted this officer sword pattern in 1852, and Horstmann produced several variants up to through the post-Civil War period. This is one of their earlier versions with the pipe-back blade and the Horstmann scroll mark on the scabbard. These were produced prior to the war. The hilt has 100% original gold wash; Dragoon triple wire; ray-skin grip; and the standard fancy pommel cap. The original blade washer holds the frosty 28 1/2-inch blade tight. The pipe-back blade is Horstmann marked and etchedwith the American eagle; Indian with a raised tomahawk; and a fo
ul anchor on oneside, and another American eagle and “UNITED STATES NAVY” on the other side. The scabbard is sharkskin covered wood and is 100% complete with both knotted ring mounts and the dolphin drag. All have a good amount of original gold wash, and the reverse side of the top mount has the raised Horstmann scroll marked mark. These are seldom seen and as only found on early productions. Shipping & Insurance included. $2800.00
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A334. LOT of THREE – MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is a Lot of three Model 1850 Foot Officers sword with no scabbards. From top to bottom.
Large basket guard Foot Officers sword with 100% shark skin grip and twisted wire with pommel cap, which is tight with no movements and has a pleasing patina. 30 3/8-inch blade is tight with original blade washer and is bright with strong etching and IRON PROOF on to spin; no maker mark.
Standard Foot Officer sword guard with pommel cap and 100% original shark skin grip with dragoon triple-strand brass wire. Original leather blade washer holds the 31-inch blade tight. The blade is dark with areas a surface pitting and the etching is faint from wear. IRON PROOF marked on the top spine, but no maker or retailer mark.
Standard Foot Officer sword maker marked Clauberg. The hilt is tight with a light brown patina and 100% original shark skin grip and dragoon triple-strand brass wire. The original leather blade washer holds the 31-inch blade tight. It is maker marked with IRON PROOF in the top spine and strong etching with a good amount of original frosting.
Shipping & Insurance is included free. $375 each for a total: $1125.00
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A335. COLLINS & Co. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is a Model 1850 Foot Officers sword maker marked Collins & Co. Hartford CT 1862. The quality of the Collins sword is equal to and often better the those made by Ames. The hilt is tight and retains much original gold wash; the shark-skin grip is tight with wear on the right side near the guard; and the wire is original and 100% complete. The blade is frosty with a few dark spots. The scabbard is complete and firm with both ring mounts and drag, which show wear but a good amount of good. Overall, an excellent example! Shipping & Insurance included. $2400.00
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A339. SAUERBIER – MOTHER OR PEARL – MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: This is a Sauerbier Model 1850 Staff & Field Officers sword made in Trenton New Jersey. Sauerbier made many variations and you could collect only swords from this maker and never find them all. The hilt is tight with 100% original black leather grip and wire, two intact mother-of-pearl inlays in the pommel cap; and a large backet guard with fancy chase work, which is attached to the pommel cap with the screw method unique to Sauerbier. The original sculped black leather blade washer holds the 31 1/2" blade tight. This sword was carried and most likely saw some action, but was not abused. The blade in unmarked, but has the fuller design unique to Sauerbier. It was period sharpened and no doubt kept clean by its owner, but the etching is strong is visible with a standing Conquistador; U.S.; cross cannons; a stack of cannon balls; shields and the American flag. These etching are a good indication this sword was carried by an Artillery officer. The steel scabbard is complete with all its fancy mounts with obvious wear on the drag. Shipping & Insurance included. $2100.00
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A340. SAUERBIER – MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: This is a Sauerbier Model 1850 Staff & Field Officers sword made in Trenton New Jersey. Sauerbier made many variations and you could collect only swords from this maker and never find them all. The hilt is tight with 100% original black leather grip and wire; a large backet guard with fancy chase work, which is attached to the pommel cap with the screw method unique to Sauerbier. The original sculped leather blade washer holds the 31 3/4" blade tight. This sword was carried and most likely saw some action, but was not abused. The blade in unmarked, but has the fuller design unique to Sauerbier. The original unsharpened blade has strong etching with a flying eagle, U S and E PLURIBUS UNUM within a ribbon. The steel scabbard is complete with all its ornate mounts and a nice drag. Shipping & Insurance included. $1900.00
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SAUERBIER – TYPE-1 US CAVALRY
OFFICER'S SWORD BY "HENRY SAUERBIER NEWARK NJ": This
is a Type-1 US Cavalry Officer's Sword by "Henry Sauerbier Newark
NJ". A unique and massive example for an American Cavalry officer around
the Civil War era or earlier, with an exceptionally thick and powerful blade
with light etching with an intricate design and very distinctive decorations typical
to Sauerbier; etching is too light to photograph. It does not have a maker mark,
but has all the well-known Sauerbier featured: heavy guard, turned down pommel
cap, spinner nut, leather covered grip bound by thin brass wire, which is loose
and missing some twisted wire, and the heavy metal scabbard with heavy brass
mounts and a drag that is unique to this maker.
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A345. AMES MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS, CABOTVILLE 1846 - ORIGINAL SCABBARD – MEXICAN - AMERICAN WAR & CIVIL WAR: This is an Ames Model 1841 Naval Cutlass with the original leather scabbard. It is Ames maker marked and dated 1846 with US inspection marks. This makes it a 2-war sword with usage in the Mexican – American War & the American Civil War. The hilt is tight and has a soft golden patina, and the unsharpened blade is bright in near mint condition with strong maker and inspection marks. It is inventory number 101 on the inside of the guard. The scabbard is complete, but a little soft with heavy crazing, and weak just above the drag. Both mounts are complete with all rivets. Shipping & Insurance included. $3900.00
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A346. AMES MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS, CABOTVILLE 1846 - 1860 RIVITED SCABBARD - MEXICAN - AMERICAN WAR & CIVIL WAR: As the Civil War approached, the United States Navy realized they had a number of Ames Model 1841 Naval Cutlass in inventory without scabbard and they ordered replacement scabbard from Ames in 1860. These scabbards were different than the original in that they were designed with a leather drag and throat; brass rivets on the front, and a leather frog attached with rivets. The exact number ordered is unknown, but must have been low since they are scarce and rarely seen with the cutlass. It is Ames maker marked and dated 1846 with US inspection marks. This makes it a 2-war sword with usage in the Mexican – American War & the American Civil War. This cutlass is in great condition with a guard in its original shape, and with a nice even dark mustard brown patina. The quillion is inspected “RC.” The period sharpened blade has an even gray patina and is makermarked N. P. Ames Cabotville and inspected US / 1846 / R. It is inventory number "101" on the inside of the guard. The scabbard is solidwith no breaks and all rivets, and has the original finish with expectedcrazing and complete with the attached frog. The blade tip extends out a 1/4 inch at the bottom. It is extremely rare to find this cutlass with this 1860 scabbard. Shipping & Insurance included. $3800.00
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A347. AMES MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS, CABOTVILLE 1843 - 1860 RIVITED SCABBARD - MEXICAN - AMERICAN WAR & CIVIL WAR: As the Civil War approached, the United States Navy realized they had a number of Ames Model 1841 Naval Cutlass in inventory without scabbard and they ordered replacement scabbard from Ames in 1860. These scabbards were different than the original in that they were designed with a leather drag and throat; brass rivets on the front, and a leather frog attached with rivets. The exact number ordered is unknown, but must have been low since they are scarce and rarely seen with the cutlass. It is Ames maker marked and dated 1843 with US inspection marks. This makes it a 2-war sword with usage in the Mexican – American War & the American Civil War. This cutlass is in great condition with a guard in its original shape, and with a nice even dark mustard brown patina. The quillion is inspected “JCB” & “WAT.” The period sharpened blade has an even gray patina and is maker marked N. P. Ames Cabotville and inspected USN / 1843 / NWP with areaof dark spots and pitting. It is inventory number "134" and "3 D 1" on the inside of the guard. The scabbard is solid with no breaks and all rivets,and has the original finish with expected crazing and complete with the attached frog. The blade tip extends out a 1/4 inch at the bottom. It is extremely rare to find this cutlass with this 1860 scabbard. Shipping & Insurance included. $3700.00
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A348: AMES M1832 SHORT ARTILLEY SWORD & SCABBARD 1860 DATED - 1ST VT HEAVY ARTILLEY IDENTIFIED: This Ames Model 1833 Foot Artillery short sword is identified to Private Horace E. Sampson, "D" Co. Vermont 1st Heavy Artillery. However, prior to joining this unit he served in "C" Co. New York 2nd Infantry. Scratched in the swords cross guard is the name H E SAM. A search of the Civil War Data base found only three matches for this name: Horace E. Sampson. One soldier was from Massachusetts and served in the infantry before joining a Heavy Artillery unit, but as a Sergeant and Lieutenant. The second two names are for the same soldier who served in two different units: New York 2nd Infantry & Vermont 1st Heavy Artillery.
With the 2nd Infantry, Horace E. Sampson saw combat Battle of Big Bethel; Battle of Fair Oaks; Seven Days Battles; Battle of Oak Grove; Battle of Glendale; Battle of Malvern Hill; Battle of Bristoe Station; Battle of Groveton; Second Battle of Bull Run; Battle of Chantilly; Battle of Fredericksburg; and was wounded during the Battle of Chancellorsville. He mustered out on 26 May when the New York 2nd Infantry mustered out at the expiration of its term. On 9 November, 1863 Horace E. Sampson enlisted into "D" Co. Vermont 1st Heavy Artillery. What brought him to Vermont was marriage. His widow’s Pension File documents that her husband was from “Troy New York” and “a soldier by occupation,” and he died of Pneumonia on 6 February, 1864.
The sword is an Ames Model 1833 Foot Artillery short sworddated 1860. There were 1000 produced; 500 delivered on February 18, 1860 and 500 delivered on May 3, 1860 making this a Civil War production and very desirable. This hilt has a pleasing patina and the blade is tight with a bright blade with a few minor dark spots. The scabbard is complete with both original mounts and all rivets and has strong leather, which has some crazing. It has matching inspection marks on the drag. Shipping & Insurance is free. $2500.00
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A350. AMES MODEL 1840 ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER – TYPE 2: One of the rarest swords produced by Ames is the Type- 2 Model 1840 Artillery Officer’s Saber. Only 20 were ordered by the Ordnance Department. They have no inspection marks and only have the acid etched Ames maker mark, and are often found in “minty” condition as they likely were little used. As a type-2 model, it has a flat guard at the blade ricasso. The hilt retained much of the original gold wash and is tight with some wear of the grip exposing some wood, but 100% original twisted wire. The original leather blade washer holds the frosty blade tight. The etching pattern is the standard design with the American Eagle on the Ames maker mark side, and the script US on the other side. The scabbard fits perfect to the blade and has the proper trumpet throat piece with no retention device on the inside as is found on the enlisted version. This was done so not to scratch or damage the etching. Shipping & Insurance is included. $12,000
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A351. NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD: One of my favorite Civil War swords is the Non-Regulation officer’s sword of which there are several variants. The Company grade version carried by Lieutenants and Captains has a steel guard and scabbard. However, the Staff & Field version has a brass guard and a higher-grade scabbard and a standard blade. This example has a brass guard with much original gilt finish, and the sharks-skin grip is 100% complete but most of the wire is gone. The hilt is tight. The original blade washer holds the 31 1/2" blade tight. It is Clauberg maker marked and has the standard etching pattern with an “American Eagle” on one side and “US” on the other, and not sharpened but with a few very small areas of dark spotting. The original scabbard is German Silver finished with brass rings and mounts and a brass drag. About 12” above the drag is a door ding pinch which caused a small break: however, it is minor and the scabbard body is strong. Shipping & Insurance is free. $895.00
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A353. UNION - MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORDS: This is a Model 1850 Foot Officers sword complete with the original scabbard. It obviously was carried because of the wear on the grip and drag. The hilt, which is a higher-grade version, is tight with 100% original double-strand brass wire and a heavier ornate pommel cap. The 30 1/2“ blade retains much original frosting and standard etching and is tight, but has no blade washer. It is void of both a maker or retailer mark, but is most likely American made. The original black leather scabbard is complete with 100% stitching and all brass mounts, but missing the retention screw for the drag. The patina on the hilt is deep with the basket turning to a reddish-brown, and all the scabbard mount are a darker reddish-brown. Shipping & Insurance is free! $895.00
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A354. NEAR - MINT, PRESENTATION GRADE STAFF & FIELD SWORD- CLAUBERG: This is a near-mint condition, presentation grade Staff & Field sword; Clauberg maker marked. The German Silver hilt is tight with all original wire and a flying Eagle on top of the pomme cap. The original blade washer holds the blade tight. It has the original bright mirror gold washed blade, with a little pitting and dark spots near the tip. The scabbard is amazing with a German Silver body with high-relief Medallion serpent ring mounts and a high relief drag. It will be difficult to find one in better condition! Shipping & Insurance is free. $7500.00
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