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U375. HIGH-GRADE NON-REGULATION BRITISH PATTERN 1822 CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER: This is a high-grade Non-regulation British pattern 1822 cavalry officer's saber with a gold washed hilt, and gold etched blade. Simply the best example of this saber! On a scale of 1-10, this is a 9.75! The blade is Clauberg maker marked and "Iron Proof" on the spine, and retains the original blade washer. The hilt is tight and the grip is 100% original shark-skin and triple wire. The scabbard is brown metal with brass mounts. $2995.00

U409. AMES MILITIA OFFICERS' SWORD, 1840-1847: This is an Ames Militia Officers' sword, c. 1840-1847. The blade is marked N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield. It has a highly gilt helmet-head pommel, and cross guard with a mother-of-pearl plague grips. The obverse side has two stress fractures, but no breaks. The reverse side is flawless. The blade bright has no pitting or nicks. The scabbard is complete with all mounts, no major dents, and retains 98% original gilt. Simply a beautiful sword, which will displays exceptionally well in any collection! $1825.00

U437. MARINE CORPS OFFICERS' MAMELUKE SWORD, REGULATION OF 1825: This is an early Marine Officers' Mameluke sword, which conforms to the regulations of 1825. Most like it falls between the mid 1820's - 1830's. The regulation of April 26, 1825 called for "a plan brass scabbard sword or saber, with a Mameluke hilt of White Ivory & gold tassels; extreme length of sword, three feet one inch & a half, curve of blade half an inch only ... the hilt in length (which included in the extreme length of the sword) four inches & three quarters ... width of blade one inch." The reference to the hilt and star shape rivets being brass, and the acorn finials came in a later regulation. Other early Marine Mameluke swords have been found with globular finals. Additionally, many Marine Officers purchased their swords prior to approval of the Mameluke.

This sword has the plan brass scabbard for a pipe-back(quillback) blade, which would date it to the early 1830's when the US firstused a pipe-back blade on the 1833 Dragoon saber. The extreme length is three feet one inch & and a half with a curved blade of an inch as per regulation. The hilt matches regulations at four inches & three quarters with globular finals associated with earlier versions, and the blade is the prescribed 1 inch width. $2898.00

U470: TIFFANY SWORD, STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS CIVIL WAR SWORD, PRESENTATION GRADE: This is an absolutely outstanding Tiffany Staff & Field with Collins marked blade. It is beautiful. Although there are no other marks, it is most certainly a product constructed by Tiffany that was sold to a dealer/vender for marketing. It has a classic Tiffany style silver grip that is identical to those on Tiffany products and as most are aware, Tiffany used Collins (this is dated 1862) as its main supplier of high quality blades, even on its finest presentation grade swords. The blade is excellent with beautiful etching and the German silver scabbard is adorned with chaised decorative mounts. Mounts and hilt retain almost all of the original gold-gilt. A REALLY NICE SWORD, PRICED RIGHT. An investment grade sword!! $5198.00

U471. PRESENTATION HORSTMANN CAVALRY OFFICERS' SABER - QUARTERMASTER, 2ND N.H. VOL. INFANTRY REGIMENT: When I acquired this saber, historical research had not yet been done; however, I have since obtained the complete military history and find it very interesting. The presentation reads: "resented to Quarter Master James A. Cook by the Officers of the 2nd Reg N.H.V. Dec 15th 1861"

The saber isa high-grade Cavalry Officers saber retailed by Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia. The hilt has a plan guard with high grade shark-skin grip and triple-strand dragoon wiring. The red felt blade washer holds the 30 1/2 inch blade tight, and the blade is etched with the Horstmann mark, US, eagle, and E Pluribus Unum. The scabbard is German silver with brass fittings and all retain much original gold wash. The saber and scabbard are in great condition!

When peopleread and study the Civil War, they do not often think about all the troops and officers who are behind the front line, but these soldiers had a vital role in winning the war. James A. Cook was one of those officers who would be on the battle field with his regiment, and would be mention by name for his service during the Battle of Gettysburg. James A. Cook enlisted on 6/18/1861 at the age of 47 as a Commissary Sergeant. He would promote to Lieutenant and mustered into Field & Staff NH 2nd Infantry on 7/2/1861. He would be the Quartermaster for the 2nd NH Regiment at the following engagements: Bull Run, Siege of Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks skirmish, Oak Grove, Peach Orchard, Glendale, Marvern Hill, Kettle Run, 2nd Bull Run, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, and with the 1st Brigade, Second Division, Third Corps during the battle of Gettysburg. During Gettysburg, Brig. Gen Joseph B. Carr was commanding the 1st Brigade. In has report on Gettysburg, he writes that Lieut. James A. Cook, acting commissary of subsistence, (is) entitled to great credit for the promptness and efficiency displayed in the execution of the duties to (his) respective department. On 8/12/1863 he was promoted to Captain and commissioned in to the US Volunteers Commissary Dept. as the Commissary of Subsistence, and he remain in the US Volunteers Commissary Department until 9/8/1864 when he was discharge for disability. That disability was as a result of a fall that occurred while in camp January 1863 near Falmouth Virginia, which injured his spine.

In 2008, the CDV and Kepi for James A. Cook came up for auction. It would be nice to be able to locate and reunite them with the saber. Included with the saber is a binder and folder with military records and historical information pertaining to Captain James A. Cook's service and unit. An investment grade saber!!$3998.00

U472. ROBY - M1850 FOOT OFFICERS' SWORD: This is a Roby Foot Officers' sword with the original maker marked scabbard. The hilt is tight with 100% original grip and double strand wire; however, there are a few thin spots. The brass hilt and scabbard mounts have matching patina. The original blade washer holds the blade tight, and the blade is Roby maker marked and has great Roby frosted etching. There are a few small nicks towards the top 1/3 of the blade, but no pitting. The Roby marked scabbard retains all original months and screws, and the leather has 90% original finish with some minor crasing and wear above the drag. $1775.00

U474. EMERSON & SILVER PRESENTATION-GRADE PHOENIX GUARD STAFF & FIELD SWORD, TOMES SON & MELVAIN RETAIL MARKED: This is a rare Staff & Field sword! It is a silver hilt, Rising Phoenix guard Staff & Field sword made by Emerson & Silver and retailed by Tomes Son & Melvain New York. The German silver grip retains 100% original triple-wire and has great patina. The hilt is tight with even patina, and shows a Phoenix rising from flames towards the "U. S." in the guard. The blade is held tight by the original red leather blade-washer; is maker marked "W. Clauberg, Solingen," with the retailer mark for "Tomes Son & Melvain New York." The blade is bright with traces of original frosting and a spread eagle with radiating rays, and "U.S." and military motif. There are a few minor nicks showing evidence it was carried and used. On the top of the spine of the blade near the hilt is the number "31" and the "IRON PROOF" mark. The scabbard is 100% original and extremely rare and in amazing condition! It is leather covered steel with brass mounts. This was a scabbard designed introduced during the Civil War and in most cases, the leather is in poor condition and often is missing or flacking away. This retains 100% of the original leather and with the exception of the crazing near the top month, is in amazing condition. The brass months have nice chase work and the top mount has "U.S." on the front and a presentation shield on the reverse, on the drag is stamped the number "31'' which matched the number on the blade. I have handled one other example of a Rising Phoenix hilt, but it had a standard ray-skin grip and leather scabbard. This sword surfaced several years ago and I purchased it then, and it has been in a private collection until I recently reacquired it. I have not seen another example exactly like this. Here is your chance to add a nice rare investment grade sword to your collection! $4098.00

U486. P.S. JUSTICE CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER: This is a marked version of the P.S. Justice Cavalry Officer's saber. It is a rare find and not often seen; however, when found they often show evidence of being carried during the Civil War. This saber displays great original patina on the hilt and scabbard, and retains much of the original gold wash. The hilt and grip are tight with no movement and 100% original sharkskin grip and original wire. The original leather blade washer is present, and the blade is in nice shape showing the expected wear and maker marked P.S. JUSTICE. The scabbard retains all the original brass mounts, throat piece, and drag (missing its screw), and displays the expected wear and dings; and there is a still trace of gold wash on all mounts. This is one of the rarest Civil War officer saber and condition wise, is one of the best I have seen. It is available well below the asking price of $3400.00 seen on another web-site. $1750.00

U493. HIGH-GRADE, PRESENTATION QUALITY SABER PURCHASED FOR COL. JACOB P. GOULD: This is a recently discovered High-Grade, Presentation quality saber purchased by the soldiers of the 13th Massachusetts Infantry for their commanding officer as a gift when he left the unit to accept a promotion to Colonel of the 59th Massachusetts Infantry. Historical reference of the sword as a gift is well documented in the 13th Mass. unit history, but it existence was only discovered when the throat mount of thissword was recently removed. Underneath the top mount was etched the name "J.P.Gould 59th Mass", and "Col Gould 59th Mass.", it is not scratched in, but etched. This was a common practice by many retailers when building a sword for a customer.

The sword is a high-grade Clauberg Staff & Field saber with a silver fish-scale grip,a fancy pommel, and fancy guard. The blade is mint with much original frosting. The scabbard is German silver with great fancy mounts, and a high-grade drag. The sword was retained by Palmer & Bachelder, Boston, and they most likely etched Gould's name on the scabbard as they built the sword.

When I started doing research on Col. Gould, I came across a web-site dedicated to the13th Mass. Infantry. That site is managed by a Mr. Brad Forbush. He has been documenting the history of that unit and Col. J. P. Gould. He has compiled such a detained history of Col. J.P. Gould that there are several hundred pages of information, much more than can be included on this page. I have also obtained a complete copy of Gould's military record, and he waspresent on several of the major battlefields of the Civil War.

The following is a brief description of his history:

At the breaking out of the Civil War, J.P. Gould organized and drilled the companyknown as the "Grey Eagles," which afterwards became Company G. 13th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, in which regiment, he was commissioned, major, July 16, 1861. His appointment as major was at first received unfavorably by the majority of his regiment, but they soon learned to love and respect him for his soldierly qualities and noble traits, and he soon earned for himself the soubriquet of the "fighting major." He resigned his commission as major, April 21, 1864, and was commissioned colonel of the 59th Massachusetts Volunteers. After the battle of the Wilderness, he was taken sick and did not take the command of his regiment again. Upon his return to duty in June, 1864, he was assigned to the command of the brigade and acted as brigadier-general until relieved by General Bartlett, on the evening of July 29, 1864. Although relieved of his command, yet the next morning, he again took the field, commanding the left of the brigade in the charge at the mine explosion in front of Petersburg, Va., where he received the wound, which proved fatal. During his service, he was engaged in the following battles; Second Battle of Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Poplar Spring Church, Hatcher�s Run, and the Mine Explosion.

He was wounded, July 30, 1864 at the Mine Explosion and sent to City Point Hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate a leg, on account of a compound fracture of the left knee joint, caused by a bullet wound. He was transferred to Officer�s Hospital at Philadelphia, Penn., where he arrived August 20th, suffering greatly from the effects of the amputation. On the following morning a large artery burst in the wound, and although the bleeding was soon checked, he had not strength to recover from the shock, but gradually sank away, and died August 21, 1864.

In the following letter Charles Adams mentions a presentation sword the boys intended to purchase for popular Major Jacob Parker Gould. (In 1864, Gould earned his Colonel's commission and left the 13th to command his own regiment, the 59th Mass. Vols. Several men left with him to become officers in the 59th.) Although appreciative of the boy�s intentions, Major Gould declined the subscription and instead suggested the boys place the cash into a fund to help the wounded men of the regiment, where it would do more good.

Charles Adams to Dear Sister, 27 February, 1863; Charles Adams Papers,

Camp near Belle Plain Va March 27th 1863

The boys have started a subscription paper to present our Major (J P Gould) with a splendid sword, to be bought at Tiffany Bros N. York. We like the Major better than any other officer in the regiment. He used to be captain of a Stoneham company.

This is an amazing sword, and one identifed as being purchased as a gift for a highly respected combat officers with a great military history. Included will be a copy of Col. Gould's military records, and a binder with all historical documentation. Truly a one-of-a-kind sword! $9,500.00

U494. CLAUBERG CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER with GERMAN SILVER HILT & SCABBARD: This is a high-grade/presentation quality sword, which show evidence of being carried into battle and has seen the elephant. It is a Clauberg product and shows the quality for which they were known. All the brass has taken on deep rich reddish-brown patina. The German silver grip is 100% original. The guard is missing its two branched, which were either sheared off by being struck by some type of ordinance. The original blade washer holds the 35 1/2 inch blade tight. The blade has a gray patina, which enhances the blades superb etching. The German silver scabbard retains its original wood liners and keeps the blade from rattling. All the mounts are complete with original screws, and has beautiful chase work! The drag does have afew carried dents. This saber is all original and never altered or cleaned. Personally, I love finding swords like this�can you hear it speak? I sure can! $2399.00

U505. HORSTMANN PATTERN 1822 OFFICER SABER: This is German made saber and a date to the early 1850�s, and were used through the Civil War. A number of these sabers are identified with the Philadelphia First City Troop, but more are shown in period images of Civil War officers. The hilt on this one is very large, with a leather grip and single strand wire. The original blade washer holds the blade tight, and you can see fancy etching and the Horstmann mark on the blade. When I discovered this saber, the blade was covered in old oil. After I wiped all the oil off I found the blade was bright. The scabbard is of a heavy design, which I believe is a period replacement. This is a nice sword at a reasonable price. $848.00

U506. T-MARKED (TOMES) OFFICER'S SABER: This is another T-marked Officer's saber, which is believed to have been made by Tomes, Son & Melvain as documented in John H. Thillmann's book Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers. This saber is in outstanding condition with 100% original leather grip and triple strand wire, which is tight. The ornate hilt is hand-chased and engraved with deep foliate, pommel cap brim is chased, branched are chased, and the guillon has a fine foliate design. Compare this to the other one I just sold U487 and you will see the difference in the design. Since these were hand chased, no to will be 100% identical. The T- marked blade is in great condition with no rust or dent. The plain steel scabbard developed a nice rich brown patina. All the T-Marked Officers sabers are early Civil War period pieces. $1698.00

U510. DAHLGREN BOWIE BAYONET KNIFE: This is a Dahlgren Bowie bayonet knife. Prior to the Civil War, Commander John Dahlgren developed a Bowie-style fighting knife, but in order to get it funded he marketed it as a bayonet for the Navy rifle musket (Plymouth rifle). It is rare to find one that will fit a Plymouth rifle because they had to be tooled to fit, but this one actually fits the rifle I have listed for sale F120. This knife is all original with its original scabbard. The patina on the brass is even and never cleaned. The lug-nut locking spring is operational, the wood grip is complete, and the blade has a sharp point and never sharpened. The blade is maker marked Ames, Navy inspected and dated 1863. The inspection markings are very rare because you will see a Navy anchor on both the blade and the back-end of the knife, which indicated it was not only inspected but issued. This makes it a scarce example! The scabbard is complete with no breaks or repairs, and retains all complete mounts. As mentioned, it fits the Plymouth Rifle I have for sale, but is being sold separately. If both are purchased, I will give a package deal. The Bowie is priced: $2898.00

U522. M1860 NAVAL CUTLASS & ORIGINAL SCABBARD. This is a M1860 Naval Cutlass with its original leather brass riveted scabbard. It is unmarked except for the date 1862, but conforms to the dimensions of those made by Ames and most assuredly was made by Ames. The brass basket retains its original form with no dents or dings, and retains much of its original finish. It is rack marked 4M534 and inspection marked DR on the pommel cap. The original black leather grip and double strand wire are original and in mint condition. The original leather blade washer keeps the 36 inch blade tight. The blade was period sharpened, has no nicks or dings and is bright. The original scabbard is the gem in near-mint condition. It has no breaks or holes and retains all the original brass rivets. Also, the bottom rivet has a small star design on it. The condition of this cutlass is one of the best I have seen! If it were Ames marked it would sell for $1500.00, but since it is not, even though we know it is Ames made, the price is less.

U525.CLAUBERG CAVALRY OFFICERS' SABER � MODEL 1840 DEEP GUARD & KNUCKLEBOW VARIANT: This is a Clauberg cavalry officers' saber � model 1840 deep guard & knuckle bow variant as shown on pages 140 � 143 in John H. Thillmann�s book {Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers}. These are identified to Clauberg by the unique characteristics attributed to this maker. The hilt is tight; the grip retains 100% original triple strand wire and shark-skin grip, and the leather blade washer keeps the frosty blade tight. The blade has the brass PROVED disk, and is in mint condition with standard etching showing the Eagle and U.S. in the center panel. The brown scabbard is also in great condition with no dings or dents, and retains all three original mounts. Overall, one of the best examples I have seen of this sword in near-mint condition. $3198.00

U528.M1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, W. G. MINTZER, PHILADELPHIA: This is M1850 Foot Officers sword from a rare and seldom seen Philadelphia dealer, W. G. Mintzer. This company fabricated swords from parts purchased from other companies to include both US and overseas. This tilt is the standard M1850 Foot Officers design with 100% original shark-skin grip with double-strand wire, and is tight. It has an untouched original muster-brown patina. The original red felt blade washer holds the 32 inch blade tight. The blades original acid etching retains much frosting with a large US on one side and large vertical eagle on the other site. At the base of the blade it is etched MINTZER PHILAD. Also, of note is the fact that the blade is exceptional wide, 1 2/16 at the base and still 1 inch wide 3 � from the. The original scabbard was lost on a battle field a long time ago, and as a result the price is for the sword alone. $550.00

U530. AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD � RARE VARIANT: This Ames M1850 Foot Officer sword is a very rare variant in that it was never Ames marked and never etched. No one know for sure why these rare example exist, but it has been surmised that these sword were either sold blank to retailers for resale or these were sold to Confederate states. Either way, they are rare and not often encountered. When you examine the hilt you can see it conforms to all others made by Ames. The pommel cap design; the brazed connecting joint in the hand guard; the grip material and side seam, and the configurationof the double-strand wire, which has a period lead repair to it.The scabbard is pure Ames in its structure with a bottom seam. Both top mounts retain large original screws, but the screw for the bottom drag is missing. There are no breaks or bends in the scabbard, but there is minor crazing. Though rare, this sword does not break the bank and is very affordable, and will add to any collection. $1150.00

U531. HIGH GRADE, SILVER HILT, and PRESENTATION GRADE STAFF & FIELD SABER: This high grade Clauberg saber was found at the Franklin TN show. It has a great hilt with a flying eagle and U S in the guard. The grip is German silver with triple strand wire. The pommel is adorned with an American shield; the large pommel cap is a design often seen on Naval Officer swords, and the quillon is a turned down eagle head. The saber blade is bright with much original frosting. The scabbard is dent free with ornate mounts and a trumpeted throat piece. Last year, I found a similar designed saber at the same show and have included photos for comparison purposes. $5750.00

U532. HORSTMANN M1850 FOOT OFFICER�S SWORD: This is a Horstmann Foot Officer�s sword complete with its original brown leather scabbard. The hilt shows much original gold wash on its face side, and even patina on the remaining parts. The grip is 100% shark-skin and original triple-strand copper wire. The original red felt blade washer hold the 311/2 inch blade tight. The etching is deep and bright with much original frosting and light spotting. The Horstmann retailer marks are in large lettering. The brown leather scabbard is complete with no breaks and retains all original mounts with screws. Easily a $1200.00 sword, but as always I try to keep the price reasonable to pass a savings on to the next collector.

U533. P.S. JUSTICE � HIGH GRADE/PRESENTATION CAVALRY SABER - 7TH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY: I acquired this saber from Rafael of Shiloh Relics, and you may have noticed two swords I previously had listed on Arizona Swords are currently available on his site. Those are two great swords, which I highly recommend to the discerning collector.

Here is a very rare original Civil War cavalry officer saber and we even know that belong to. This is the very tough to find version of Civil War cavalry officer saber made by the firm of P. S. Justice of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time of the publication of the Civil War cavalry and artillery saber book by John Tillmann, he states that there were only three known Justice made cavalry officer swords they were aware of. This one is a higher grade manufacture than the ones illustrated and described in the book. As you can see in the images this one is finely crafted and in very attractive condition. The blade is full-length at 32 3/4 inches. At the base of the blade it is stamped on the reverse "P.S. Justice PHILADA". Each side of the blade has beautiful etching still vividly clear. At the base it has the crossed flags with the etched motto "STAND BY THE UNION". Each side also has the liberty Cap design engraving. The front side has the union Eagle and the backside has the ornate script lettering "US". The sword guard and pommel are each made of brass and are the classic style utilized by Justice. Each of these pieces are unadorned like that of the standard Justice cavalry sabers. The original handle of the sword is still intact and is in very attractive condition. The original sharkskin grip is present with the double twist wire made of brass wrapped around it and the double twist wire is flanked on each side by the single strand brass wire. The sword is accompanied by the original brass and metal scabbard. As you can see the drag and mounts are made of brass in each of the pieces are crafted of officer quality. The mount has the ornate floral pattern with the scallop design and in the center of the scallop it has the shield pattern. On the back of the top mount it has the presentation which is done in jeweler quality design that reads "Presented to A.V.B. Lockrow / by the Members of Co. E. / 7th N.Y. Art.". When we looked the soldier up we found that Arthur V. B. Lockrow enlisted at the age of 19 years old in Albany New York on August 11, 1862. He held the rank of first Lieut. as he was commissioned in the company E of the seventh New York Heavy Artillery. He served until October 2 of 1863 when he resigned at Fort Reno in Washington DC. During this time they served not only as heavy artillery but also infantry in the defenses of Washington. You can tell that the men of the Regiment thought highly of the young lieutenant by giving him such a beautiful sword. A brief history of the seventh Regiment will accompany the sword at no additional cost. Don't miss your chance at such a beautiful sword that is as rare as it is beautiful.

I found an image of a young 7th New York Heavy Artillery officer armed with a Cavalry Officers saber standing by a heavy gun at Fort Reno. I cannot say for sure, but I suspect it is Lt. Lockrow.

This is currently the one know example of a P.J. Justice Cavalry Officers saber with an etched blade and mounts, and presented. I am able to offer this saber at a substantial discount from the original listing price of $4500.00. $3500.00

U534. IDENTIFIED M1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS' SABER: This M1840 Cavalry Officers' saber is identified to Major Joseph Hotchkiss Whittlesey who fought in the Indian Wars, the Mexican War, and the Civil War.

Major Whittlesey was a military man through and through and had been constantly identified with military life from the time he entered West Point. He was a native of New York, from which State he was appointed a cadet to West Point in July, 1840, and graduated second in his class from that institution July 1, 1844, as second lieutenant. He was promoted in the army to Brevet Second Lieutenant of the Second Dragoons USA. From that time he served in frontier duty until the Mexican war, through which he served, and was made a brevet first lieutenant on February 23, 1847, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista. At the close of the Mexican war he resumed frontier service in New Mexico and was for a time engaged in scouting against the Ute and Apache Indians. From 1852 to 1854 he was stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and during the next two years at Fort Union, New Mexico. In 1855, Captain J.H. Whittlesey of Co. H of the 1st Dragoons is wounded in a skirmish with Apaches in New Mexico's White Mountains southeast of Los Lunas. He was a Major of the Fifth Cavalry stationed at Fort Dalles, Oregon, and during the time he was stationed, investigated the Sound and other portions of Washington Territory.

He served from the breaking out of the War of the Rebellion, commanding hisregiment in active engagements down to the winter of 1863, when he was retired from active service on account of disability, resulting from exposure and hardships during long and full service.

In 1844, the supply of swords was limited and most CavalryOfficers saber was the French import M1840 model. They were very plain and lacked etching on the blade. As such, most cannot be considered American used unless there is some type of etching/engraving on it. In this case, the pommel cap is engraved J H Whittlesey USA leaving no doubt this is an identified Union Officer saber. The saber shows heavy use and no question saw action during Whittlesey 20+ years of service.

This hilt is the standard M1840Cavalry Officer design with original shark-skin grip with double-strand wire. The plan blade has several nicks and has evidence of period sharpening. The scabbard has a brown patina and several door dings near the drag.

Included are Whittlesey�s military records with extensive historical information. Here is an opportunity to own a great historical sword! Please look at the photos and read the historical information.

U535.NON-REGULATION BRITISH PATTERN 1827/1854 FANCY CAST HILT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER: This Non-Regulation Cavalry Officers saber features a rare and unusual hilt with a flying eagle design. It is a Clauberg product, but must likely retail by Horstmann. This style hilt is shown on page 402 of John H. Thillmann�s book "Civil WarArmy Swords." It has previously been seen on officer swords, but this is the first time I have seen it on a saber. It has an openwork vine-and-foliate design with a beautiful cast eagle with "US" in the guard. The full length blade is bright with much original frosting in the etched panels; one with the Eagle and the other US. The scabbard has a nice brown patina with all original brass mounts, which have great original chase-work. If you collect Civil War sword and sabers, this is one that will stand out in your collection. It is not mint, but you can still see traces of gold wash on the hilt, and the shark-skin grip is 100% complete with triple strand brass wire.

U536. RARE - AMES MODEL 1834 OFFICERS' SWORD FOR INFANTRY, ARTILLERY AND ORDNANCE: This sword is a standard Model 1834 Officers' sword with the typical boat shell guard with the beaded knuckle-bow and silver wire-impressed grip. Since it is the sword used by officers of the infantry, artillery and ordnance, it has a leather scabbard with gilt mounts. This example has 100% original gold wash on the hilt and scabbard mounts. The blade is frosty, but not mint. Also, there are several nicks on the blade edge indicating it was used. The scabbard fits like a glove and is original to the sword with all original mounts. There is a repair a few inches above the drag and the leather has crazing, but overall a very nice scabbard. This is a very rare sword to find especially in such fine condition. $4100.00

U538. PRESENTATION GRADE - M1860 CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER: This is a high quality Presentation Grade M1860 Cavalry Officer's Saber. The saber has a German silver grip, ornate hilt and pommel cap, with a German silver scabbard made by Clauberg, and is in outstanding condition. The Clauberg marked blade has a nice grayish patina, which gives the etching of the Eagle and US a striking look. The blade has never been sharpened and is nick and ding free. The scabbard has high-grade mounts with ornate chase work, and retrains all original screws. Between the ring mounts is etched the presentation:

Presented to

First Lieut J. L. Halstead

Company C Washington Greys

by his

personal friends as a token of their

REGARD

May 18, 1868

Lt. Joshua L. Halstead was a member of a National Guard unit from New York City known as the Washington Greys. During the Civil War many of the National Guard units were attached to state units formed for the war. Records show that members of the Washington Greys were attached to the 47th NY Infantry, the 8th Regiment NY, the 4th Independent Battery, and the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, NY. Currently, I have been unable to find Lt. Halstead in the Civil War data base to place him with any of these units; however, that is not unusual for members of National Guard units from the Civil War. Further research at the New York State Archives for the state records is needed.

I was able to find him listed in the post-war records of the Annual Report of the NY Adjutant General's Office for 1869 that list Joshua L. Halstead as a LT. in Co. C of the Washington Grey�s Cavalry.

Normally a sword of this caliber would be listed around $5500.00, but with the post-war inscriptionI have priced it accordingly. This is a great sword for any collector, especially one interested in the military history of New York and New York City. $3975.00

U540. AMES M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD: This is an Ames M1850 Staff & Field Officer's sword complete with its original scabbard. This hilt retains much original gold wash, 100% original shark-skin grip and double strand wire, and is tight with no dings, dents or bends. The original white-buff blade washer keeps the 32 inch blade tight. The Ames marked blade is bright but not minty, and shows some light original frosting with some areas starting to darken. However, there are no nicks, dents on dings in the blade, and it has never been sharpened. The standard eagle and E. Pluribus Unum is on one side with the early block shaped US on the other side. The original Ames marked scabbard is dent free with all its mounts and screws and retain generous amounts of gold-wash. $2800.00

U541. AMES M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD: This is an Ames M1850 Staff & Field Officer's sword complete with its original scabbard and is slightly better than the one listed above. This hilt retains 90% original gold wash, 100% original shark-skin grip and double strand wire, and is tight with no dings, dents or bends. The original white-buff blade washer keeps the 32 inch blade tight. The Ames marked blade is bright, near-mint, shows much original frosting, and the etching is crisp. There are no nicks, dents on dings in the blade, and it has never been sharpened. The standard eagle and E. Pluribus Unum is on one side with the script shaped US on the other side. The original Ames marked scabbard is dent free with all its mounts and screws and retain generous almost all original gold-wash. Simply an outstanding example of the Ames M1850 Staff & Field Officer�s Sword! $3300.00

U542. W. CLAUBERG 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS' SABER � AMES DESIGN: One of the most popular Cavalry Officers' sabers during the Civil War was made by Ames, and several foreign manufacturers copied the design for retailers in America. Ames ultimately sued for copy-right infringement and won bringing an end to the importation of the copies. However as a result, these sabers are almost as rare to find as the Ames version, but valued at a fraction of the cost.

This saber is Clauberg made with the flying eagle on the inside of the guard with traces of original gold wash. The grip is 100% original shark-skin with triple wire. The unsharpened Clauberg marked blade is lightly etched with faint original frosting, and US and the spread Eagle in the center panels. The scabbard is one of the better ones I have seen with a bright steel finish and all original brass mounts. An Ames version would be valued $7500-$8900, but here is a chance to own a unique example of a Cavalry Officers' saber well below the cost of the Ames version. $3450.00

U543. SAUERBIER CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER, MID GRADE TYPE 1, PLAIN MOUNTS: Sauerbier cavalry officer's sabers are seldom encountered and always have distinctive features. This example is a mid-grade type 1 Officer's saber with plain mounts, and is the exact one featured on page 349 of the book �Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers� by John H. Thillmann. It has an etched blade with a large panel with the maker mark, and bold block lettered US. The hilt is deeply engraved with a great chased quillion, guard and knuckle bow. The pommel cap is the unique Sauebier turned down version with a recessed spanner nut, and the grip is the typical oversized version with 100% original leather and wire. This is a rare saber to find, and how often do you have the chance to own one that is published and well documented. $3975.00

U544. M1850 FOOT/ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD with EARLY 1800�S BLADE: This is a unique and rare variant of the M1850 Foot Officer's sword in that it has an early 1800's blade with a huge curve. The standard M1850 foot officer hilt is in outstanding condition with greater than 90% original gold wash, and 100% original black leather and triple wire. The early 1800's blade is held tight in place with the original red felt blade washer. The 33 inch near-mint condition blade has an 11 inch blue field with gold etching of the American eagle and HONOR AND MY COUNTRY, and the remainder of the blade is as bright as the day it was made with no nicks or dings. The original leather scabbard is strong with all original mounts, but has an open back seam from the middle mount to the drag. This is normal for its age and does not detract. I know of two other similar swords that exist. I speculate that a retailer such as Horstmann & Sons had extra blades in inventory and mounted them on the M1850 hilt early in the war due to the limited supply of blades and the high demand for officer sword as states and Federal governments gear up for war. This sword has been hidden away in a private collection and only was discovered recently making it fresh to the market. It has never been seen on another web-site and is being made available to the public for the first time. If you are looking for a unique Foot Officer�s sword from the Civil War, this is it. $2500.00

U545. M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD: This is the version of the M1850 Staff & Field Officer's without the US in the guard. It is often misidentified as a Foot Officer's sword; however, the guard is larger and conforms to the regulation for the Staff & Field sword. This one is a Clauberg made sword, but retailed by Boker New York City, which is marked on the top of the pommel cap. The hilt is tight and has a nice even mustard colored patina, and the grip is 100% original shark-skin and triple wire. The quillon has a great design and sits higher then most other examples. The frosty blade has great etching with the American eagle and US, and it is unsharpened; nick and rust free with no dark spots. Even the point is sharp, and it is Clauberg maker marked with IRON PROOF on the top of the blade. The scabbard is in mint condition with no dings or dents, and has a deep rich brown patina, just the way you want to find them! $1675.00

U548.M1840 NCO SWORD, MARINE CORPS STYLE HILT: This M1840 NCO sword has a turn-down reverse hilt designed, which was designated for use by the United States Marine Corps during and after the Civil War. The sword was assembled by Horstmann in Philadelphia using an Emerson & Silver blade as is indicated by their keystone hallmark on the blade. The 32 inch blade is in near-mint condition, and on the underside by the reverse guard is number 60X. The original scabbard is complete with both original mounts and fits the sword. M1840 NCO swords are very common, but the Marine Corps style version is hard to find.

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