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U234.  NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD:  This high end Non-Regulation Staff & Field Officer's sword is the second of this style I have ever purchased, and only the third I have seen; but the third one was in extremly rought condition. This is the best, and the only one with a high-grade scabbard.  The brass hilt has a rare design with Lady Columbia hold a shield with "US" on it and an eagle clutching her staff.  This hilt is tight with shark-skin grip and triple strand wire.  The blade is Clauberg marked and mirror bright with crisp etching.  The scabbard is not the steel version, but what appears to be silver plated brass, brass mounts with amazing chase work from top to bottom.  Between the top mounts is a Federal Eagle, and between the middle mount and the drag are cross American flags.  The scabbard retains the original wood liner and fits the sword like a glove, and the patina on the brass thoat piece perfectly matched the hilts. This is a rare design and not often seen, especially with this scabbard. A truly one of a kind sword. $3498.00

U310.  RARE HEINISCH BOWIE KNIFE: This is a rare American Bowie knife by the noted American Cutler Rochus Heinisch, of Newark, New Jersey. American Bowie knives are very rare; many times rarer than Sheffield Bowies that dominated the U.S. market place in the early to mid-1800s. Heinish Bowie knives are extremely rare; and according to Bill Williamson, all appear to have been made in the 1850's. There are very few known specimens that have surfaced to date. This Bowie knife measures 13 1/2" in overall length, and is a handful of Knife; a heavy, full sized Bowie weighing nearly a pound (15 oz.). The 8" clip blade x 1 1/16" wide x from 3/32" thick stock has a 4 1/8" false edge on top, with the ricasso being hot stamped, "R. HEINISH". The blade tang extends through the end of the hilt and is capped off with a threaded brass nut. The blade has been period sharpening, and retains it's original blade shape with a full tip. There are no nicks to the blade when running your finger over the edge. There are a few areas of light black spots on the blade, as can be expected, but overall, the blade is in excellent condition. The 3 5/8" wide integral S shaped cross guard and ferrule, as well as the 5 3/8" long birds head hilt, are made from separate Iron castings, and the cross guard and hilt are tight and rigid. The hilt is incised with dozens of lozenge shaped indentation's that appear to have been ground into the hilt to help with the grip of this heavy Bowie, and slightly lighten it. There are good traces of the original black Japanning inside these incisions. This knife was located in California, which accounts for the scabbard.  It is not original to the knife, but is a 19th century scabbard for a California knife.  A nearly identical Heinish Bowie knife with a 12 5/8" blade and brass mounted sheath sold in an April 2006 auction for $9,080 (around $10K including buyer's premium, tax (S/H).

In the famous William R. Williamson article on Heinish Bowies, he states that the name of R. Heinisch can be added to the select little group of American cutlers who made Bowie and fighting type knives of quality.He writes about Rochus Heinish, Jr. (son of New Jersey cutler Rochus Heinish Sr,) who was a Lieutenant in Company A of the Union forces during the U.S. Civil War. As an officer of the 26th Regiment of New Jersey Infantry Volunteers, he was involved in a charge of Confederate forces by crossing the Rappahannock river, 3 miles south of the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia, on June 5th, 1863. A copy of this article from the Gun Report in 1972 will be provided to the purchaser of this Bowie knife. Here is an opportunity to own a Rare American made Civil War period bowie knife. A nearly identical Heinish Bowie knife with a 12 5/8" blade and brass mounted sheath sold in an April 2006 auction for $9,080. $3498.00

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. $2798.00

U383. RARE HEINISCH BOWIE KNIFE: This is a rare American Bowie knife by the noted American Cutler Rochus Heinisch, of Newark, New Jersey. American Bowie knives are very rare; many times rarer than Sheffield Bowies that dominated the U.S. market place in the early to mid-1800s.  Heinish Bowie knives are extremely rare; and according to Bill Williamson, all appear to have been made in the 1850's. There are very few known specimens that have surfaced to date.  This being a previously unseen design, and only the second I have handled.

This Bowie knifemeasures 12 1/4" in overall length with its original scabbard.  The 7 3/8" clip blade x 1 1/16" wide shows period sharpening, and hot stamped, "R. HEINISH". The blade tang extends through a walnut grip with a brass ferrule at the brass cross guard, and a brass pale where the tang is pinned. The entire tire is loose due to shrinkage.  The sheath is original to the knife and is in strong condition with a little shrinkage and the tip missing. On the grip are stamped the initials "J.R.M." however, there is nothing else indicating a units and there are too many soldiers with those initials to make a positive identification.

In the famous William R.Williamson article on Heinish Bowies, he states that the name of R. Heinisch can be added to the select little group of American cutlers who made Bowie and fighting type knives of quality.  Here is an opportunity to own a Rare American made Civil War period bowie knife. $1698.00

U387.  M1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS' SABER:  This is a M1840 Cavalry Officers' classic prewar US style saber.  In all respects, it is like those made by Ames.  The guillion adornment has a radiating fan near the top edge of the quillion.  The two branches have the expected laurel leaf cast design.  The pommel cap is in the regulation Phrygian helmet pattern. The grip is shark-skin with braded wire. The entire hilt is tight, and generous amounts of original gold wash is still present. The mint-condition frosty blade is held tight by the original leather washer.  The 35 " blade is adorned with an Eagle, "E PLURIBUS UNUM" cross cannons, and a large US.  The scabbard is a style seen on Kingenthal made sabers. It is steel and believed to have been bright when made.  The chased mounts are all brass including the throat, suspension rings and drag. The ring mounts have a center heavy brass band with a scribed line border and are press or friction fit.  The scallop cut drag is cut the same as the bands, but secured with a screw.  This is a excellent example of a M1840 Cavalry Officers' saber. $4498.00

U407.  USMC - M1850 STAFF NCO SWORD, POST CIVIL WAR:  Several collectors have been asking me to find them a nice M1850 Marine Corps sword, but most I have seen were over priced and had condition issues.  Well, I found one with a screaming mint blade and very few condition issues.  This is a post Civil War Marine Corp M1850 Staff NCO sword, which dated to the around the 1870's.  The blade appears to have the correct marks for the Civil War, but the scabbard is from a later period.  This can be narrowed to that time because the scabbard is leather covered metal.  The guard and the scabbard have the matching serial number No. 158.  The guard and pommel cap are tight.  The grip and wire are original with 98% of the bright black leather remaining. The original blade washer has kept the 29 1/2" blade tight.  The blade is in mint condition with 100% original frosting, and W.H. Horstmann marked. Simply the best!  The scabbard is the SNCO design with the frog carry stud.  It is leather covered steel.  Historically, these scabbards did not hold up well and the leather often is falling off or missing.  This one retains 100% of the leather and the front is perfect, but the seam on the reverse shows some separation.  However, it is nearly intact and the best I have seen.  I am offering this at a price several hundred below what other dealers would ask for this sword.  $2598.00

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! $1798.00

U423.  USMC - M1850 OFFICERS' SWORD, POST - CIVIL WAR:  This is a United State Marine Corps M1850 Officers' sword - post Civil War.  The Marine Corps authorized Marine Officers to carry this sword between the years 1859 - 1875.  The earlier one I have found have the Horstmann mark in a rectangle shaped box and the Kings head stamped in the blade.  I believe these with the square box Horstmann mark and void of the Kings heads stamp are post Civil War, which is what this one its.  The hilt is tight with all original leather and double-strand wire.  The brass has a nice even mellow patina.  The original blade washer keeps the 32 3/4" blade tight.  The blade has an even gray patina, and has the standard etching for a Horstmann officer blade, but this has USMC in the center panel. There is a little pitting near the tip, though it is not bad.  The scabbard is original to the sword and has all the brass fittings. The length of the scabbard has not shrunk, but there is some shrinkage in the width causing some space near each mounts.  All the mounts are firmly in place, and with the exception of the top mount, the middle mount and drag retain much original gold wash.  This is a rare sword to find. $2698.00

U426. AMES - USMC - UNITED STATE MARINE CORPS BOY MUSICIAN'S SWORD:  In all my years of collecting, this is the only known example of a Civil War United States Marine Corps boy musician's sword made by Ames that I have ever seen.  The second contract for the Marine Corps for the 1859 Marine musician's sword went to Ames in November 1859 for delivery in 1860.  Of the Marine enlisted swords adopted in 1859, the musician's sword is the least understood.  Marine musicians did carry a sword similar to the two types specified for Army enlisted men of foot; however, the Marine version has a half counterguard where the Army musician's hilt had none and the Army non-commissioned officer's sword has a counterguard on both sides. Marine musicians sword made under the July 1861 contract lack the inner counter guard.

This sword is fromthe 1859 Ames contract and has the half counterguard on the reverse side, and is a boy's musician's sword with a 24 inch blade.  This Civil War period Marine Corps sword will be void of any Marine Corps etching.  Musician's swords with USMC etching are post-war.  The hilt is tight with four dots in it above the blade.  The reverse clam shell is half sized and turned down and has some simple chase work. The 24 inch blade is Ames marked and has a floral design running the length of the fuller, and there are a few nicks in the blade.  The scabbard is a post-Civil War version for the 31 inch version of this sword, but not original to the sword.  To date, this is the only example I have seen of an Ames 1859 contacted Marine Corps musician's sword. Here is a chance to add a rare Marine sword to your Civil War collection.  $1998.00

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

U463.  IDENTIFIED NAVAL OFFICERS' SWORD, UNIFORM, COMMISSION PAPER, BELT AND WAR RELIC:  This is truly a rare find,  a Civil War naval grouping identified to Howard D. Potts, Assistant Engineer U.S. Navy.  It includes a swollow-tail dress uniform, naval officers' sword, commission paper, war relic, Civil War naval belt with buckle, and a post-war naval belt with buckle. Howard Potts was born in Pennsylvania on December 16, 1840.  He entered service at the very outbreak of the war under "Presidents Lincoln's first call for 75,000 troops" as a private and band member in Captain McKnight's Ringgold Light Artillery from Reading Pennsylvania.  His original term of service was for three months, in keeping with the belief by both sides that the conflict would be a short one. Howard Potts re-enlisted in November 16, 1861 as a Third Assistant Engineer U.S. Navy where he began a long naval career.  He would later promote to Second Assistant Engineer.

Here is a list of hisassigned ships and posts during his career.  While at sea, he would see action against several Confederate naval vessels, and the Korean Punitive Expedition of 1871.This uniform tells of the years of service from the Civil War to the Korean Punitive Expedition of 1871.  The Naval Officers' dress uniform is an original Civil War period coat with all matching buttons and Assistant Engineer rank insiginal on the sleeve.

The addition of the red is a Post-war addition. The jacket has some moth holes, but nothing major.  The inside has the padding expected in the Civil War uniform.  The sword is a Civil War version of the M1852 Naval Officers' sword retailed by Horstmann. The retailer marking is faint from years of wear, but reads "W. H. Horstmann & Sons Philidelphia," which is the Civil War period markings. The scabbard is complete and has Howard D. Potts name and USN on both sides of the throat piece. The patina is even and all original,  and the hilt is tight with 100% original wire and shark-skin grip. The Civil War period Naval Belt's leather matched the scabbard, and the buckle is the two-piece version.  The commission paper has been professional framed. The ink is faded, but readable. The post Civil War belt has one remaining hanger strap. Also included is a war relic. I do not know what it is, but suspect it is from one of the ships on which Potts served. Included is a binder complete with historical information of Potts' military service, with his complete pension record. I found a report he drafted about damage to the USS Tioga during the fight to capture the Confederate steamer Herald, in which a Confederate shot damaged his ships machinery.This is a great Naval group with an appraised value of $8000.00. Shipping will be $45.00 because two boxes will be required. $4598.00

U466. SAUERBIER M1850 FOOT OFFICERS' SWORD:  This M1850 Foot Officers' sword was produced by Sauerbier and thought not marked it can be identified as such from several unique Sauerbier features: the screw securing the guard to the pommel, the domed spanner nut, and the classic, unstopped fuller blade and the commonly seen small fuller. The hilt is tight will traced of original gilt and a nice even patina.  The shark-skin grip is 100% original with double twisted wire. The original red felt blade washer is complete and holds a near-mint blade tight.  The 31 inch blade retains all original frosted etching and is beautiful!  The "US" is crisp and slight tilted is design.  The scabbard is strong with some crazing and areas where some leather has worn of.  However, it retains all original mounts and screws.  The top mount has the initial "D.C.R."and a crude eagle on the front and "D.C.R" on the back. I am sad to report I do know know to whom these initials belong. There are to many officers with these initials and with out more information we will never know.  That being said, this is an outstanding example of a classic unmarked Sauerbier M1850 Foor Officers' sword. $1698.00

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. $1798.00

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. $1898.00

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

U498.  HORSTMANN MILITIA OFFICER SWORD:  This sword has been known as a California Militia sword or Stockton Blue militia sword.  Some say it is pre-Civil War and other say it is a post-Civil War swords.  I can say without a doubt it is a Horstmann product, and has an outstanding blade and scabbard.  The hilt is solid brass with a P-guard design. It is slightly bend causing a small stress fracture near the grip, but no break.  This is the swords only blemish.  The long 33 1/2 inch blade is in near-mint condition with outstanding frosted etching, and the Horstmann mark.  Its length is one common to a Staff & Field sword.  The shark-skin scabbard is complete with no issues and has the brass drag, and upper month with the button to be carried with a belt frog.  I have sold similar swords in the past for over $2000.00, but I got this one at the Baltimore Antique show for a good price and am passing the savings on to the collector who wants it. $1098.00

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

U512.  AMES M1840 NCO SWORD:  This is an Ames M1840 NCO sword in near-mint plus condition. I had previously sold this sword on Lay-away, but the seller failed to complete the transaction and has failed to respond to my communications.  So it has been restocked and is available for sale.  The sword is in great condition with a hilt that has aged to a mellow muster patina. The cross guard is inspection marked JH, which matches the 1864 dated Ames marked blade.  The blade is in mint condition and frosty.  The scabbard is original and is in outstanding condition with both mounts retaining all original rivets, also the drag is inspection marked with the letter C.  This sword originally sold for $650.00, but is being discounted since the original lay-away was not completed.

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.  $1098.00

U523: ROBY M1840 MUSCIANS SWORD: This is an extremely rare sword and more difficult to find in mint condition. It is a Roby M1840 Musicians sword with its original scabbard. It is in screaming mint condition with a bright blade, which is maker and inspection marked "ROBY" & "U.S. F.S.S 1863" and matching inspection marks on the guard and scabbard drag. The scabbard mounts have matching patina, and with the exception of some crazing near the drag it is a near-perfect scabbard.  $398.00

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

U526.HIGH-GRADE W.H. HORSTMANN CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: This is a High-grade Cavalry Officers saber by W. H. Horstmann.  The photos do not do the sword justice; it is simply one of the most beautiful sabers in mint condition you will find! This silver grip hilt has an amazing design. The gold wash blade is as perfect as you will find, and the German silver scabbard has the most unique mounts with rope style rings.  The center mount has a silver bust of George Washington, and the drag is the largest and most ornate design I have seen. $13,750.00

U527.DAMASCUS BLADE, HIGH-QUALITY, PRESENTATION-GRADE W.H. HORSTMANN STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SABER: This is a high-quality, presentation-grade Staff & Field Sword retailed by W. H. Horstmann & Sons.  It is an amazing sword with a beautiful silver grip hilt; a fully-etched gold washed Damascus blade; a scabbard with exceptionally ornate mounts with center modillions on the top two mounts; US etched on the reverse side on the center mount, and UNION etched on the drag below the standing soldier. The photos do not do the sword justice.  It will be extremely difficult to find a better example of this sword.   $13,750.00

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

U529a. M1850 NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD /FOOT OFFICERS SWORD GUTTA-PERCHA GRIP:  This is a Non-regulation Staff & Field sword which is often confused with the standard M1850 Foot Officers sword because there is no US in the hilt. This sword is totally unetched and unmarked, but does have a rare Gutte-Percha grip. The gutta-percha material is an inelastic latex produced from the sap of trees and was an experimental grip at the time of the Civil War.  The grip is 100% original with 100% double-strand wire. The hilt is tight and has a very large knuckle-guard. The sword was discovered in the scabbard listed below (U529b), but it is not original to that scabbard. The blade on the sword is just less than 29 inches, but the scabbard is for a sword with a 31-32 inch blade. For that reason each is sold separately.

U529b. M1850 FOOT OFFICERS SCABBARD:  This scabbard is for a M1850 Foot Officers sword.  It will accommodate a stands size sword blade of 31-32 inches.  All the mounts and screws are original. The leather is complete with no breaks, but has a weak spot above the middle mount. The stitching on the reverse side is complete.  The scabbard was found with the above sword (U529a) in it, but the two are not original to each other. The scabbard is sold as is. $289.00

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

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