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SK01. CIVIL WAR PERIOD SWORD KNOT: This is a Civil War period sword knot, which would have been worn on an officers sword. It is all original and complete with no tears or breaks. The bottom center area is blue in color. Nice one like this are hard to find! Shipping included. $275.00

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SK02. CIVIL WAR PERIOD SWORD KNOT: This is a Civil War period sword knot, which would have been worn on an officers sword. It is all original and complete with no tears or breaks. The bottom center area is blue in color. Nice one like this are hard to find! Shipping included. $295.00

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SK03. CIVIL WAR PERIOD SWORD KNOT: This is a Civil War period sword knot, which would have been worn on an officers sword. It is all original and complete with no tears or breaks. The bottom center area is blue in color. Nice one like this are hard to find! Shipping included. $285.00

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SK05. CIVIL WAR PERIOD SWORD KNOT: This is a Civil War period sword knot, which would have been worn on an officers sword. It is all original and complete with no tears or breaks. The bottom center area is blue in color. Nice one like this are hard to find! Shipping included. $275.00

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SM01. SWORD MOUNTS: This is a complete set of brass sword mounts for either a Model 1850 Foot Officers or Model 1850 Staff & Field scabbard. The top two pieces are complete with their original retention screws, but the drag is missing that screw. It is extremly rare to find a complete set since the drag is often missing. $500.00

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SM02. SWORD MOUNTS: This is a complete set of brass sword mounts for either a Model 1850 Foot Officers or Model 1850 Staff & Field scabbard. The top mount is missing its retention screw, but the middle mount and drag have the original screws. It is extremly rare to find a complete set since the drag is often missing. $500.00

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U978. AMES MODEL-1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD (1833): This is an Ames Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword, dated 1833 in near-mint condition.  It was made during the second year of production (1833) and is one out of the first 4000 produced in the years 1832 & 1833. This is considered both a Mexican War and Civil War sword.  It is especially rare not only for its early production date, but its outstanding condition.  The hilt is tight, the blade is bright, rust free, and shows light period sharping. The underside of the guard is maker marked S. HUSE/ NEWBURYPORT with an inspection mark “C”. The blade is marked with the Ames Eagle over N.P. AMES Springfield, and UNITED STATES / 1833 /O. The scabbard is solid with both original mounts and rivets, no breaks, light crazing with two areas of leather loss, but overall, near mint.  This is an amazing find. Shipping & Insurance included. $2100.00

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A102. AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is an early Civil War Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers sword with block US etching. The grip is 100% original shark skin with double-strand wire and is tight; the guard and pommel cap are also tight and retain a good amount of original gold wash; and the original leather blade washer holds it tight. The 30 1/2-inch blade has Ames standard etching with a block US and the America Eagle and is Ames maker mark, which is faint. The edge is unshapened and the tip is strong. The scabbard has strong leather with no breaks or issues, and retains all original mounts and screws with a good amount if original gold wash. Shipping & Insurance included. $2100.00

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A113. CIVIL WAR MODEL-1860 STAFF OFFICERS SWORD, EMERSON & SILVER: This is a high-grade Civil War period Model-1860 Staff Officer sword made by Emerson & Silver, New Jersey. The hilt has a horn grip with original twisted wire with a fold-down counter guard. It retains 95% plus original gold wash and is tight. The blade has the Emerson & Silver Key-Stone maker marks and has original frosty etching. The scabbard is bright steel with all original mounts and twisted rope rings, and the plan drag shows some wear indicating the sword was carried. Shipping and Insurance included. $1600.00

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A119. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This M1850 Staff & Field sword has a 33 1/4-inch etched blade with a faint US on one side and the American Eagle on the other side, and a brass PROVED button. It shows wear, but has a nice patina. The large US basket guard has traces of original gold wash with 100% original shark-skin grip and triple wire is 100%, and the pommel cap has an American shield. The original leather blade washer is gone, but the blade and guard are tight with no movement. There is no maker mark. The scabbard has a deep rich brown patina on the steel body, and a deep gold/brown patina on the mounts, which are highlighted with fancy chase work. The middle mount is missing the screw, but is tight. This Staff & Field sword is totally untouched and in never cleaned condition.  Shipping & Insurance is included. $1300.00

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A127. AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD – UNMARKED:  This is an unmarked example of the Ames M1850 Foot Officers sword. As a manufactory, Ames often sold unmarked examples of swords to smaller dealers and shops for resale. When you do a side-by-side comparison with a marked examples you see all the Ames characteristics. The hilt is tight with 95% original gold wash. The grip and twisted wire are 100% original and complete, and the original white buff leather blade washer holds the frosty blade tight. The leather scabbard is complete with all original mounts with some gilt still on the top two ring mounts, and there crazing, but the scabbard is strong. $2400.00

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A128. AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD – PRE CIVIL WAR: This is an example of an early Ames M1850 Foot Officers sword from the pre-Civil War years 1850-1860. It can be identified as such because of the needle pen Ames maker marks in circle and the heavy brownish-black leather scabbard. The hilt is tight with 100% original shark-skin grip and twisted wire. The blade is bright with much original frosting and the wide block US. The scabbard has all original mounts and the leather is very strong.  Early Ames M1850 Foot Officers are not often found.  Shipping and Insurance included in this price. $2200.00

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A130. MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD – W. CLAUBERG: This is a Model 1852 Naval Officers sword made be W. Clauberg, Solingen. I suspect it is a late war production because the maker die stamp was worn and some of the letters are weakly struck. The sword shows wear, but is in great condition with a tight hilt; 100% original white shark-skin grip and triple wire; the original red felt blade washer; a strong and complete scabbard with all original mounts; and a frosty blade with deep etching, though it has some areas of salt & pepper dark spots.  The top mount has some movement, but the middle and drag are tight. The Union navy was smaller than the Army and therefore there are fewer M1852 Naval Officers swords then those carried by officers in the field. Shipping & Insurance is included. $1600.00

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A131. SAUERBIER CAVALRLY OFFICER SABER – BUNTING PHILADELPHIA – MOLLUS COLLECTIONIn 1886, several members of MOLLUS (Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States) began the formation of a Civil War Library and Museum to serve as a repository for their records, relics, memorabilia, souvenirs, artifacts, and awards. A charter and Certificate of Incorporation was granted on May 2, 1888 for the War Library and Museum of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States, was its first President. 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. The saber was made by Sauerbier and is an early Civil War production 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. $4900.00

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A138. BENT & BUSH MARKED NCO - MUSICIAN SWORD, POSSIBLY MARINE CORPS: During the Civil War, the Marine Corps was very small in size compared to the other military services, and Civil War period Marine swords are rare.  Most Marine Corps swords of this period were produced by Horstmann and that company is well known for marking their product. Horstmann had the first contract in early 1859 and the second contract went to Ames in November 1859, and Horstmann got the third contract in 1861. After that, Bent & Bush received all Marine Corps sword contracts for the remainder of the war. This sword may possibly be an example of a sword fabricated by Bent & Bush to meet the contract for the Marine Corps.  To date, it is the only know example of this pattern with a Bent & Bush marked blade. The hilt is originally for a M1860 Staff Officers sword in which Bent & Bush removed all the high relief from the pommel, front shield and guard, and kept the original shark-skin grip, but removed the reverse guard.  The 29 1/2-inch plain blade is Bent & Bush marked and is housed in a black finished metal scabbard with a brass frog-pin top mount and a brass drag. The blade washer is gone resulting in a little wiggle movement of the guard. The sword is designed for an NCO or Musician, and being Bent & Bush marked may be an early attempt by the company to fill the Civil War contract for the Marine Corp or a militia unit. Either way, it is a rare sword. $450.00

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A144. SAUERBIER M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is an unmarked and unetched Sauerbier Model 1850 Foot Officer sword. It has the pommel cap and guard with the underside screw; the scalloped blade washer and blade fuller design all unique to Sauerbier. The hilt is tight and retains 100% original grip and triple wire. The blade is bright and shows period sharpening. The leather scabbard is strong, has all original mounts and screws, and is unusual because it is top & bottom stitched. I have never seen this scabbard design before. It is original to the sword and fits perfectly! Shipping and Insurance included. $1500.00

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A149. AMES – MODEL 1861 NAVAL CULTASS & FROG: This is an Ames Model 1861 Naval Cutlass complete with original scabbard and carry frog. The blade is bright with a few minor nicks; is Ames marked as well as U. S. N and dated 1863, and retains the original blade washer. The basket hilt has some expected dents and is tight, and the grip is 100% original. After the Navy received the first shipments, they modified the order to remove the wire, so these later dated examples should have no wire. The scabbard is amazing with all original rivets; is solid, and has a strong tip. The cutlass came with an original Naval cutlass carry frog. It is complete, but the naval yard information on its reverse is not readable.  This is an outstanding example of a U.S.N marked Ames Model 1861 Cutlass with a complete and strong scabbard and the carry frog. Shipping & insurance included. $1400.00

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A153. TIFFANY - M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is a Model 1850 Foot Officer Sword retailed by Tiffany of New York.  It is an import Civil War sword marked "PDL" for Peter D. Luneschloss of Solingen. The sword is in great condition and complete with the original scabbard. The hilt is tight and the grip retains 100% original sharkskin grip and twisted wire, and the original red felt blade washer holds the blade in place. The blade is “PDL” maker marked with the letter “E” and the ribbon “WARRANTED TO CUT – WROUGHT IRON” on one side, and the Tiffany New York retailer mark on other. Both the “US” and “Eagle” center panels are crisp with much original frosting, and the blade is bright and never sharpened. The scabbard is strong with expected crazing and has all original mounts and screws. On the reverse side above the middle mount there is a name & NEW YORK embossed in the leather. It is difficult to determine the letters and have yet to make an identification. This is a great sword and with a little more research could possibly be identified to a soldier. Shipping & Insurance included. $2100.00

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A155. MODEL 1840 NCO SWORD - EMERSON & SILVER: This is a Model 1840 NCO sword made by Emerson & Silver. It is complete with original metal scabbard, which is has both mounts and screws. The hilt ois tight with no movement. The blade is bright with a few dark spots, but no pitting. The guard & drag are inspection marked DFM, which matched the 1863 dated blade. Shipping & Insurance is included. $495.00

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A158. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a M1850 Staff & Field sword with an Eagle Head quillion, which is rarely seen. The Large US basket hilt retains much of its original gold wash and is tight with an ornate pommel cap. The shark skin grip is original with triple-strand wire. The Solingen marked blade has a gray patina, which highlights the etching. The scabbard has all original mounts, which are very ornate, and retains all rings and screws. The drag show wear indicating the sword was carried. Shipping & Insurance included. $1900.00

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A165. MODEL 1853 ENFIELD SABER: This is a Model 1853 Enfield Saber with a steel guard and pressed leather grips.  It is in great condition with no issues. There are no marks on the side of the blade and only the number 13 on the top of the spine, but no maker mark. The initials "RHP" are on the quillion and the top of the scabbard; however, there are no other marks to help in an identification. Shipping & Insurance included. $1300.00

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A169. AMES - MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN SWORD: This is an Ames Model 1840 Musician sword with a Horstman scabbard. Horstmann was an authorized distributor for Ames, and often combined Ames and Horstmann products for retail sales to state units. The sword has a faint Ames scroll stamp maker marked, and is inspection marked; U.S. / AHC / 1863 with AHC on the guard. The sword fits perfect to the scabbard, which is strong and complete with both mounts, which retain a good amount of original gold wash. Shipping & Insurance included. $550.00

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A177. AMES MODEL 1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD: This is an Ames Model 1832 Foot Artillery sword. It is maker marked and dated 1834, which was the third year of production. The Ordnance Department date of order for this year was 8 November, 1834 for 2,400 swords, and the delivery was completed by late June, 1835. This is both a Mexican and Civil War period sword. Those swords made between 1832 and 1834 are stamped under the cross-guard “S. HUSE/ NEWBURYPORT.” The blade is Ames maker marked N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD with the eagle and UNITED STATES 1834 with “H K C” in an oval and “J. M” on the underside of the guard by the blade. The sword has some surface pitting and dark spots near the tip, but has original patina and not recently buffed bright as often see. The original leather scabbard is complete with no breaks, but has expected crazing. Both mounts are original with the top secured with all original rivets, but the bottom is missing all rivets and has movement. These early dated M1832 Short Artillery swords are harder to locate with the original scabbard, and are very desirable in any condition. Shipping & Insurance included. $1700.00

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A178. AMES MOUNTED INFANTRY OFFICER SWORD: This is an Ames Mounted Infantry Officers sword. Of the Ames Foot and Mounted Infantry Officers sword, the mounted version is scarcer to find in any condition. Beside having a metal scabbard, the  other major difference if the guard is one-pieced cast, where as the Foot Officer sword is two pieces spliced together with a seam. This sword show wear and most of the gold wash is gone leaving a deep rich reddish-brown patina on the brass guard and scabbard mounts. The grip retains 100% original shark skin grip and triple strand brass wire, and the original blade washer holds the blade tight. The blade does not appear to have been sharpen, and the etching is weak with some dark spots, but there is no major pitting. With lighting you can see the etching and the script U.S. and Eagle on the blade, as well as the Ames maker make. The scabbard is complete with all mounts and screws and is free of dents. This is a highly desirable sword! Shipping & Insurance included. $1700.00

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A191. AMES MODEL-1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD (1834)This is an Ames Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword, dated 1834.  It was made during the third year of production (1834) and is one out of 2400 produced and marked for that year. This is considered both a Mexican War and Civil War sword.  The hilt is tight, the blade is bright, rust free, and shows period sharping. The underside of the guard is maker marked S. HUSE/ NEWBURYPORT with an inspection mark. The blade is marked with the Ames Eagle over N.P. AMES Springfield, and UNITED STATES / 1834. The scabbard is solid with both original mounts and rivets, no breaks, light crazing with minor leather loss, but overall, excellent.  This is an amazing find. Shipping & Insurance included. $1800.00

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A194. AMES – MODEL 1861 NAVAL CULTASS & SCABBARDThis is an Ames Model 1861 Naval Cutlass complete with original scabbard. The blade has a gray patina with few barely noticeable nicks; is Ames marked and dated 1862, and retains the original blade washer. The basket hilt is tight with a deep copper patina with number 12M 886 (12886) on the back side of the guard, and the grip is 100% original. After the Navy received the first shipments, they modified the order so most examples should have no wire like this one. The scabbard is amazing condition with all original rivets; is solid, and has a strong tip. This is an outstanding example of an Ames Model 1861 Cutlass with a complete and strong scabbard. Shipping & insurance included. $1100.00

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A200. MODEL 1861 NAVAL CUTLASS: This is a Model 1861 Naval Cutlass that is in near-mint condition.  When first ordered by the Navy, the Model 1861 Naval cutlass came with twisted brass wire; however, the exposure to salt water made the brass brittle causing the wire to snap. As a result, the wire was removed from existing stock, and Ames was directed not to attach wire on futured orders. In addition to the Navy, the Army order 300 copies. It is not exactly known why, but they may have been issues to coastal artillery units or Marine Artillery Regiments; not to be confused with the Marine Corps. There are no existing records to documents where these 300 cutlasses went. This cutlass is in great condition with a near-mint scabbard. The guard is marked 4M685. This is not a rack number, but the order number making this number 4685.  The blade is dated 1862, but not Ames maker marked, and there are no inspection initials or USN marks. Also, the grip is in original mint condition and has original twisted brass wire. The leather scabbard is in near-mint condition with all its rivets and has the brass frog button and a strong tip with no breaks. The original leather blade washer holds the blade tight, and the blade was period sharpened. The 4M685 indicates this was originally slated to go to the Navy, but since it lacks the USN inspection initials and retains the original wire, there is a good possibility this was issued to the Army or sold to a one of the State naval militia units. A M1861 cutlass in this fine condition are seldom seen! Shipping & Insurance included. $1600.00

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A201. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF TOPOGRAPHICAL ENGINEERS – MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS’ SWORD - SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM: This is a Model 1850 Staff & Field Officers’ sword by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, New York, which may have been carried by an officer from the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers. This opinion is based on the etching of two officers surveying a battlefield with their horses to the side. The hilt is tight and has a nice patina and some original gold wash; 100% white shark-skin grip and twisted wire; a pommel cap with a shield; original blade washer; and a frosty etched blade. The metal scabbard has a deep brown patina with all original mounts with high-grade chase work, and original gold wash. The quality of this sword is outstanding. Shipping & Insurance included. $2900.00

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A205. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is an early Civil War period Ames Model 1850 Staff & Field sword with block US etching. It shows period wear, but is great condition with traces of gold wash and reddish-brown patina on the hilt and scabbard mounts. The hilt is tight and the grip 100% original with all  shark skin and twisted wire. The original leather blade washer to the bright frosty blade tight. The scabbard has a nice mellow brown patina with all brass mounts. Shipping & Insurance included, $2800.00

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A207. CLAUBERG – MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: This is a Clauberg Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Officer saber. There where carried in both the Mexican-American & American Civil War by Union Cavalry Officers. This example show wear, but not abuse and is in great condition. The brass hilt and pommel cap have a pleasing patina, and the ray-skin grip shows wear and is missing some of the smaller side wire, but retains 100% original copper dragoon wire. The blade washer is missing; however, the saber is tight. The blade is triple Clauberg maker make, which is extremely rare: W. CLAUBERG SOLINGEN stamped on the left side; W. CLAUBERG SOLINGEN etched on the right side above the Clauberg KNIGHT Stamp. The spin of the blade is etched IRON PROOF. The body of the original scabbard has a nice even brown patina with brass rings and mounts, and the drag shows wear.  It also has the original throat piece with the original retention rivet. The blade was never sharpened and the etching is strong, but show some wear.  Overall, this is a great example of a Model 1840 Cavalry Officers saber.  It has been in a private collection for the past 35 years and is fresh to the marked. Shipping & Insurance included. $1400.00

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A209. RARE! - SAUERBIER MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD: Sauerbier Model 1852 Naval Officers swords are rarely seen, and even more rare with a pewter grip and a metal scabbard. The brass hilt has even patina and has a tiny bit of movement; the red blade washer is original; the 28 1/2-inch blade is maker marked with strong etching to include large block letters “U.S.N.” and “E. PLURIBUS UNUM” and an anchor on the opposite side. The scabbard is metal and retained all original mounts complete with the screws. Shipping & Insurance included. $2400.00

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A210. CLAUBERG – NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a Clauberg made Non-Regulation Staff & field sword with a brass guard and a high-grade scabbard. The brass hilt, pommel cap and back-strap are tight with 100% original shark skin grip and triple-strand wire. The blade is bright and frosty with great etching and is Clauberg maker marked. The original scabbard retains 100% original brown finish with gold-washed mounts and a fancy throat and drag. This is a quality sword! Shipping & Insurance included. $2700.00

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A210. CLAUBERG – NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a Clauberg made Non-Regulation Staff & field sword with a brass guard and a high-grade scabbard. The brass hilt, pommel cap and back-strap are tight with 100% original shark skin grip and triple-strand wire. The blade is bright and frosty with great etching and is Clauberg maker marked. The original scabbard retains 100% original brown finish with gold-washed mounts and a fancy throat and drag. This is a quality sword! Shipping & Insurance included. $2700.00

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A211. RARE - LONDON MADE, NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is the first London made Union Non-Regulation Staff & Field sword I have ever seen, though there may be others. It is in near mint condition with 100% gold wash; 100% shark skin grip and wire; a frosty mint blade; and a perfect scabbard with all mounts. The only thing missing is the blade washer. The blade is etched with an American Eagle and a large US and maker marked: HAWKES & Co LONDON, MANUFACRURER TO THE QUEEN. It is extremely rare to find an American Union sword produced in England since the British favored the Confederacy. I searched for another example, but have yet to find one. Shipping & Insurance included. $2900.00

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A215. AMES NON-REGULATION FRENCH INFANTRY OFFICERS MODEL 1821 SWORD: Noted author John H. Thillmann “Civil War Army Sword” identifies this sword as an Ames Non-Regulation French Infantry Officers sword, Model 1821. This sword has an open guard, leather grip and a scabbard with ring supports attached to the brass mounts, but no ring-bands. It is “Ames” maker marked, but the blade is void of the standard “US” etching. This etching is faint, but visible. The hilt is tight, the original blade washer is intact, and the Ames marked scabbard is strong with all brass mounts and steel screws. There is a theory that this style sword was produced for the Southern market since Ames was shipping blades south prior to the outbreak of the war. In fact, many Confederate made swords are similar in style, and this sword design may have been the template copied by makers such as Boyle & Gamble. This is an extremely rare sword! $2800.00

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A220. M1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD – KLINGENTHAL FRANCE: This is a Civil War period M1850 Staff & Field sword produced in Klingenthal, France. Swords made in Klingenthal where of the same high quality as those made in Solingen. This sword shows some wear, but was not abused. The hilt it tight with a nice mellow patina with 95% original shark skin grip and 100% original twisted wire. The blade is maker marked at the ricasso and top spine of the blade, and has strong etching. The scabbard is in near-mint condition with 99.9% original black finish and all brass mounts. Often you will see these scabbards in a worn brown condition and to find one like this is rare. Shipping & Insurance included. $1400.00

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A221. NON-REGULATION FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is a Non-Regulation Foot Officers sword, which is in amazing condition. The steel hilt is tight with 100% original shark skin grip and triple-strand dragoon wire, and has a pleasing patina. The wide blade has frosty etching and is Solingen maker marked. The scabbard perfectly fits and has a nice untouched patina. The Non-Regulation Foot Officers sword would have been carried by a company grade officer (Lieutenant or Captain), and is one of my favorite Civil War swords. Shipping & Insurance included. $1400.00  

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A224. EMERSON & SILVER - PRESENTAION GRADE DAMASCUS STEEL SILVER HILT STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a presentation grade silver hilt staff & field sword with a Damascus steel blade. The hilt and scabbard design associated with Emerson & Silver, Trenton, New Jersey. The hilt is the large basket style guard with a center medallion with and America Eagle clutching a shield, and a stand of 8 flags with a top ribbon with 13 stars, and a German Silver grip with twisted brass wire. The original leather blade washer holds the 32 1/2-inch Damascus steel blade tight. It is Gold & Blue etched IRON PROOF in the spine, with US and the American Eagle on the blade. The steel scabbard has a nice gray patina and retains all its fancy mounts, but is missing the screws for the throat piece. It is rare to find a Civil War sword with a Damascus steel blade. Shipping & Insurance included. $5500.00

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A225. AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is an early Civil War Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers sword with thinner block US etching, which most likely places production in 1862. The hilt retains some original gold wash and has a nice untouched patina; the shark skin grip, as well as the twisted wire, are original and tight; the blade washer is original; and the blade is frosty with the pinned etched Ames maker mark. The scabbard fits perfect to the blade and the patina on the mounts match the hilt. It is completed with no issues and is the lighter version common to late-war sword. Obviously, this is a transitional piece with a blade normally seen on pre-1863 made sword, and a post-1862 scabbard, which is perfectly acceptable. Shipping & Insurance included. $1800.00

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A226. NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD – CLAUBERG: This is a Clauberg Non-Regulation Staff & Field sword with a near-mint frosty blade. The brass hilt has a dark mustard brown patina and is tight, and the shark skin grip is 100% complete with original wire. The fancy blade washer is original and complete, and hold the frosty blade tight. It is Clauberg maker marked, and is etched with the American eagle and “US” in the center panels. The scabbard fits correctly to the sword and has a nice even brown patina, and retails all original mounts. Shipping & Insurance included. $1600.00

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A227. M1850 STAFF & FIELD – FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This sword has a large guard common to a Staff & Field sword, but without the US, and is often called a Foot Officers sword. In fact, it could be considered as both since many Staff & Field officers and Foot Officers carried this style sword. The sword hilt has a mellow mustard colored patina and is tight; the sharkskin grip and twisted wire are 100% complete; the original white buff leather blade washer holds the 30 3/4-inch blade firm; and the etched is strong with some original frosty and dark spots, but no rust or pitting.  There is no maker or retailer marks. The scabbard is original with all brass mounts and screws with matching chase work and is compete and strong with expected crazing. Overall, this is an excellent example, and the price includes shipping and insurance. $1300.00

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A228. AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is an early pre–Civil War Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers with fancy block US etching and a brown leather scabbard. The sword shows some were, but not abused. The hilt is a little louse since there is no blade washer, but is complete with a grip that shows wear, but has 100% original wire. The blade frosting is gone, but the etching is strong with a fancy US design and a unique E. PLURIBUS UNUM ribbon design, and a strong Ames maker mark. The brown leather scabbard is complete and strong with all mouths and screws, and has expected crazing with evidence of wear above the drag. Overall, a great early example of the Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers sword. Shipping & Insurance included. $1400.00

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A231. SAUERBIER M1850 MOUNTED OFFICER SWORD: This is an etched but unmarked Sauerbier Model 1850 Mounted Officer sword. It has the pommel cap with the underside screw; a Foot Officer guard with US in the center; 100% original black leather and triple-strand dragoon wire; no blade washer, but a tight period sharpened etched blade with the distinct design unique to Sauerbier. Foot Officers swords had leather scabbards; Mounted Infantry Officers swords had metal scabbards. The brown finished steel scabbard has ornate brass ring mounts and a matching drag with an oak leaf design with eggcorns. The top throat piece is missing both screws, but is tight in place. Also, the top ring mount either shifted a long time ago or was period set a little lower. I rarely see this scabbard design. It is original to the sword and fits perfectly! There are so many variations of Sauerbier swords that you can spend a lifetime searching, but never find them all. Shipping and Insurance included. $1900.00

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A232. SAUERBIER - TYPE-3 CAVALRY OFFICER SABER, BRASS GUARD: This is a high-quality Sauerbier Type-3 Cavalry Officer saber with a fancy brass guard. The hilt is tight and the grip is 100% original black leather with twisted dragoon wire. The inside of the guard is very ornate and the branched are very detailed. The Sauerbier maker marked blade is frosty and simply beautiful. The scabbard has a flame style throat piece; simple ring mounts; and the heavy ornate drag common to Sauerbier swords. Overall, an outstanding example of a Sauerbier Cavalry Officers saber. Shipping & Insurance included. $3250.00

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A233. SAUERBIER NON-REGULATION PATTERN 1821/22 CAVALRY OFFICER SABER: This is a Sauerbier Non-Regulation Pattern 1821/22 Officers saber. The Non-Regulation brass hilt is tight and the leather grip and wire are original and 100% complete. The Sauerbier maker marked and fully etch blade is held tight with the original blade washers. The Steel scabbard is complete withpanoply 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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A234. EAGLE MEDALLION - STEEL GUARD NON- REGULATION FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is an Eagle Medallion – Steel Guard Non-Regulation Foot Officers sword. This style hilt is seldom seen, and there are known altered Confederate examples; however, this is the Union version with the  American Eagle in the center medallion. The hilt is tight and has an even patina; the grip has a little wear but is tight with 100% original wire, the blade is firm with the original leather blade washer; and the etching is light but visible. The scabbard has an even brown patina and shows wear on the drag, which indicates the sword saw service, but no abuse. This is a rarely seen  hilt design. Shipping & Insurance included.Shiloh relics has a similar sword posted for $1800.00. $1500.00   

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A235. SAUERBIER - TYPE-1 CAVALRY OFFICER SABER,NARROW BLADE: Sauerbier, out of Trenton New Jersey, made a variety of different swords and sabers of which many have design characteristics unique to this maker. This Type-1 Cavalry Officer saber has a large heavy guard with detail chase work; a turned down pommel cap with a spinner screw at the tang; black leather and twisted wire; and a scalloped leather blade washer. Often, the blade was the heavy model 1840 version, but sometimes, it was a rarer narrower model 1860 blade as is the case with this saber. The blade has the fuller design unique to Sauerbier and is etched, but not maker marked and is a little tired. The scabbard fit the sword and has ornate mounts and drag. This is a rare find and a version often missing from many Sauerbier collections. Shipping & Insurance included. $2800.00

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A236. COLLINS & COMPANY HIGH-GRADE MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: This is a Collins & Company High-grade Model 1860 Cavalry Officers saber. This style saber was not only sold by Collins, but retailed by many high-end dealers to include Tiffany. In John H. Thilmann’s book, "Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers, pages 169-171 and 427-433" you can see the description of this style saber, as well as the scabbard. This hilt is tightwith 100% original grip and wirel; much original gold wash; a large Americal eagle on the inside of the guard; and a nice coppery patina pommel cap. The original leather blade washer holds the 35-inch blade tight. There is some minor pitting near the base of the blade, but overall, a nice-looking blade with some salt & pepper spotting; strong etching; and the Collins maker mark. The scabbard is in near-mint condition with the original finish and high-grade brass fittings. Shipping & Insurance included. $2900.00

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A239. NATHAN STARR “1820-1829” MAMELUKE SWORD: This sword was discovered in Virginia and is an early example of a Mameluke sword believed to pre-date the swords officially adopted by the Marine Corps in 1825. The style of the blade and the scabbard have characteristics of swords produced by Nathan Starr who was an early American sword maker from Middletown, Connecticut 1812-1837. He made swords both for the US governments and private purchased by American Officers. This sword would have been a private purchase. Starr died in 1821 and his son discontinued most swords by 1828, which places this sword between 1820-1828. The hilt is steel with ivory grips with a cross-guard with plain eggcorns at the end and floral rivets. As is common with these grips, the ivory is often cracked and missing pieces at the top where the sword hits the officer and his sword rig. This one is also missing the metal ring for the sword knot and one rivet. The pipe-back blade is near-mint with a Damascus style etched blade, which is shaped like a Starr saber. The steel scabbard drag is marked “CT” for Connecticut. The rings are attached to the top of the scabbard with chase work to simulate ring bands. This may be the only known example of a Mameluke sword made by the American sword maker Nathan Starr. Shipping & Insurance included. $3700.00

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A344. AMES MODEL 1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD - UNDATED: Ames produced the Model 1832 Foot Artillery sword from 1832 and stopped in 1856. However, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, the Ordnance Department placed and order in 1858 for 1000 swords that was filled in 1860, and a second order for 1000 in 1861 which was cancelled and only 300 swords were delivered in 1862. As a result of these orders, there are only 1300 Civil War wartime made short artillery swords produced, which  make them very rare. This is one of those swords; however, it is even more exceptional because it is undated. The blade is Ames maker marked and “US” “A.D.K.” no date; “A.D.K.” “J.W.R” inspected on the cross guard; and “A.D.K.” on the drag. The “A.D.K.” inspection mark are the initials for A. D. King and “J.W.R” are the initials for James W. Ripley. The blade condition is mint, and the scabbard is near-mint with expected crazing. Both mounts are tight with the drag missing three rivets. I have called several respected sword experts and none have ever seen an undated Ames Model 1832 Foot Artillery sword which might make this sword the only example. Shipping & Insurance included. $2500.00

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