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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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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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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 COLLECTION: In 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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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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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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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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A194. AMES – MODEL 1861 NAVAL CULTASS & SCABBARD: This 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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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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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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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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