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ST01. AMES – PRESENTATION SWORD - TOP MOUNT - M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is a top mount for an Ames M1850 Foot Officers presentation sword. Presented to Lieutenant E V Burk by his Comrades of G Company 71st N.G.S.N.Y. July 4th 1869. $275.00
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A historical folder is included with the saber. To read, click on the above Missouri State seal.
U958. CENTE GARDE CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER – SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM – MISSOURI IDENTIFED: This newly discovered Cente Garde Cavalry Officer’s saber surfaced out of Missouri, and is the only known and confirmed example carried by American Union officer! Other known Cente Garde sabers have a guard with a large medallion with an America Eagle in its center: John Thilmann’s book “Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers” describes it on page 399. This saber is similar, but with a four-branch guard. The hilt retains much of the original gold wash, 100% horn grip, and triple strand wire. The white buff leather blade washer holds the 38 1/2-inch blade tight. These sabers were imported from France by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, and as such will have French markings on the spine, which is dated 1862, and French hallmarks at the base of the blade. However, this sword is etched Schuyler, Hartley & Graham New York leaving no doubt it is an American Civil War sword, and currently the only know example. The scabbard is a standard plain steel version. I purchased this sword from a direct decedent of Captain Benjamin F. Buzard. He served in the 13th MO Infantry which became the 25th MO Infantry, and later the Missouri 1st Engineers. Buzard did survive the war and has a Pension record on file at the National Archives. This is the only known example of a 4-branch style Cente Garde saber retailed by, and marked: Schuyler, Hartley & Graham – New York. I am selling this for the value of the saber and not the added history since it is a verbal provenance. Shipping & Insurance included. $6500.00
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U974. PRESENTATION-GRADE SAUERBIER TYPE-1 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, BRASS SCABBARD: This is a Presentation-Grade Sauerbier Type-1 Cavalry Officer’s saber, with a gold-washed brass scabbard. The type-1 heavy style hilt has very ornate chase work with much original gold wash and it tight, with a brown leather grip with triple-strand wire. The blade is held tight with the original leather blade washer, and has detailed light etching but no maker mark, which is not needed to identify the maker because of all the unique features of a Sauerbier product. The brass scabbard is complete with the original throat piece and high-grade large mounts and retains much of the original gold wash. Simply a beautiful looking saber. $3900.00
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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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U983. MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER- MEXICAN WAR – CIVIL WAR: This is an early Model 1840 Cavalry Officers saber that is maker marked “W.S & C” for Wilhelm Schmolz & Co. Solingen. He was in business from 1813 – 1861, which makes this both a Mexican War and Civil War saber, and is very rare. Another indication it is an early saber is the plain etching. The etched panels depict panoplies of arms and flags, mixed with floral scrolls, drums and canons, and a center panel with the words “Damast Stahl” (Damask Steel) or Damascus steel. Interestingly, the etched motifs do not have a “US”, “Eagle” or “E Pluribus Unum” included anywhere on the blade, which was also common on early Horstman Cavalry Officer sabers. Most unusual is the original clip-point. The guard is very ornate with chase work on both side of each branch, and the inside of the guard, and a fancy pommel cap with a US shield and an ornate chased worked top. The grip retains 100% original shark skin grip and triple-stand gold washed wire. The German Silver scabbard is complete with all fancy mounts, both rings and screws, and brass throat piece; and retain much original gold wash. This is a wonderful example of and early Model 1840 Cavalry Officers sword. Shipping & Insurance included. $2700.00
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U996. NON-REGULATION FOOT OFFICERS SWORD – 43RD NEW YORK INFANTRY ID’ED: This Non-Regulation Foot Officers sword is identified to Lieutenant Fernando C. Seabring of the 43rd New York Infantry. It was acquired from a direct relative. Lieutenant Seabring enlisted on 10/3/1862 at Albany, NY as a 1st Lieutenant. On 10/3/1862 he was commissioned into "K" Co. NY 43rd Infantry, a company which he helped form. He was promoted to Quartermaster 12/09/1863 and Mustered Out on 10/11/1864 at Albany, NY. Prior to his promotion he was directly involved in these battles as a infantry line officer: Lee's Mill, Williamsburg, Seven Days Battles, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Deep Run, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Locust Grove, Auburn and Mine Run. He was the Quartermaster of his unit for the following engagements: Wilderness, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Cedar Creek, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Sailor's Creek and Appomattox. The Non-Regulation Foot officer is in outstanding condition with an even brown patina and 100% original sharkskin grip and twisted wire. It is maker marked F. HORSTER SOLINGEN, and has a bright frosty blade with sharp etching of the American Eagle and US in the panels. The scabbard has an even brown patina with a few dents. At the top, above the ring mounts, is a large old English brass “S” for Seabring. A binder with historical information is included with a signed letter from the Grand Niece of Lieutenant Seabring. Shipping is included. $2900.00
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A105. AMES - CIVIL WAR – MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICER SWORD: This is an example of Civil War period Ames Model 1860 Staff Officer sword, which is a rare find! The hilt is tight with 100% original shark-skin grip; twisted brass wire; 95+ percent original gold wash; and a reverse guard held tight with the retention ball. The elliptical-shaped blade is Ames maker marked with frosty etching. The scabbard is bright-platted; has 2 single-ring mounts; a brass throat, and a plan and simple drag, all which have matching number 74. This is a rare sword! Shipping and Insurance included. $1500.00
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A107. MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICERS SWORD, TOMES SONS & MELVAIN, EMERSON & SILVER: This is a model 1860 Staff Officers sword made by Emerson & Silvers, NJ and retailed by Tomes Sons & Melvain during the Civil War. It has a horn grip with 100% original twisted wire; a counterguard with an eagle, and a reverse guard with ornate chase-work, which is designed not to fold. The arris blade (diamond shape) etching is straight forward with a script US, vine work, which still has much original frosting, and is retailer marked Tomes with the Emerson & Silver “Key Stone” stamp. The scabbard has a plum-brown patina with two original single ring brass mounts with some original gold wash, and uniquely shaped plain brass drag. The key difference to the post war version of this sword are the single-ring mounts and the simple drag. The Model 1860 Staff sword was not as popular as the M1850 Staff & Field sword, and as a result, are not often available. Shipping included. $900.00
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A118. HORSTMANN MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, TYPE-2: This Horstmann saber has a model 1860 unembellished hilt with a sharkskin grip and triple strand officers’ wire. Since it has an unadorned brass guard, it is believed to be an early war saber made when they were very scarce. The hilt is firm, and the original blade washer holds the 35 1/2-inch quill back blade tight. The patina on the blade makes the etching pop, and you can easily see the Horstmann mark, the military motifs, which include a field tent, Tecumseh, an American Eagle on both side, and US in a shield. The scabbard is German silver-plated steel with a brass throat piece designed for the quill back blade, and two brass mounts with rings and a brass drag. All fittings are tight and have deep original untouched patina. This is a rare example of an early Civil War sword! Shipping and Insurance is included. $1600.00
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A125. GOLD ETCHED BLADE - NON-REGULATION OFFICER'S SWORD & SCABBARD: This Non-Regulation officer’s sword patterned after the 1822 & 1845 British officer's swords was made by Clauberg of Solingen, Prussia, and was very popular among officers. The slightly curved blade is approximately 32 1/2 inches long with gold etching about half the length; stands of arms; "U.S."; eagle and shield; and a representation of Artemis and Justice just above the mark "W/CLAUBERG/knight/SOLINGEN" with inset "PROVED/+". The spine features a gilt leafy vine and "IRON PROOF". The iron openwork guard features floral scroll and the pommel is of the Phrygian helmet style. The grip is wire-wrapped black shark skin and 100% original. The iron scabbard is complete with two hanging rings and a drag. The sword is in exceptional condition with untouched patina. Shipping & Insurance included. $3900.00
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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. $750.00
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A145. PENNSYLVANIA IDENTIFIED – MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is a Model 1850 Foot Officers sword retailed by LAMBERT & MAST Phild. The hilt is tight with 100% original shark skin grip and twisted wire, and the blade is tight with much original frosting under areas of dark spotting. The scabbard retains all original mounts and is strong though the middle mount has movement. On the face of the guard is scratched “John A Owens Captain …Regt P.V.. He was the original Commanding Officer of E Company and with his command as it advances towards Fredericksburg; however, saw no combat due to medical issues. His records show him absent as of 9 November 1862 just before the Battle of Fredericksburg. He was discharged from service on 20 February,1863 and officially “’Discharged” on Surgeon’s certificate February 29,1864. Even though he left the military due to medical reason, he trained and commanded his company as they advanced toward their first military engagement: Fredericksburg. A binder with his historical information is included, and shipping & insurance is included. $1600.00
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A143. ROBY - MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD - 12TH ILLINOIS PRESENTATION: This is a Roby Model 1850 Foot Officers sword. The sword has a tight hilt with 100% original grip and wire and a bright etched maker marked blade. The presentation is on the top mount, but the bottom 11 inches for the scabbard is gone. Normally, I do not purchase swords without a complete scabbard, by a presentation sword is an exception. The sword was presented to James Birney Johnston of the 12th Illinois Infantry, "1st Scotch Regiment." Also, there is the letter “J” on the pommel cap. This is a great presentation because it has the Officers name, Rank, Unit, the Army assignment, and the dates! Simply one of the best presentation I have seen.
Jas B. Johnston
2 nd Lieut Co A
12 th Ill Inftry
Army of the Tennessee
1862-1863-1864
He enlisted on 8/7/1861 as a Private was promoted to Sergeant and Quarter Master Sergeant and to 2nd Lieutenant on 6/16/1862 and was with his command the entire war. A binder with his complete history accompanies the sword. Please click on the Illinois State seal for a hyper link to the historical file. Shipping & Insurance included. $2300.00
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A147. EXAGGERATED CURVED BLADE NON - REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SABER: This is a unique never-before seen example of a Non-Regulation Staff & Field saber with an exaggerated curved blade. It has a large brass flying eagle over US guard and brass back-strap, and 100% original sharkskin grip and triple-strand wire. The original blade washer holds the exaggerated curved blade tight. There is no maker mark on the blade, but it is marked “IRON PROOF” on the spin, and etched with a flying eagle and US. The blade has a grayish patina, which matched the scabbard. The scabbard has a brass throat piece, mounts and drag. With such a curved blade, this saber was either carried by a cavalry or artillery officer, and is very rare. Shipping & Insurance included. $2100.00
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A148. 1860 DATED - AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALY SABER: This is an 1860 dated and inspected Ames M1860 Cavalry Saber. The brass hilt is tight with a double inspected pommel cap. The original leather grip is gone and down to the wood, but the twisted brass wire remains. The period sharpened blade is bright; is Ames maker marked; and dated 1860 and “US” & “JH” inspected. The scabbard has a deep brown patina with service pitting with remnants of GAR gold paint, and is inspected “G.G.S”. 1860 dated Ames saber are very rare to find. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00
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A149. AMES – MODEL 1860 NAVAL CULTASS & FROG: This is an Ames Model 1860 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 1860 Cutlass with a complete and strong scabbard and the carry frog. Shipping & insurance included. $1500.00
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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. $575.00
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A157. PENNSYLVANIA PRESENTATION SWORD: This High-Grade sword was presented to Captain Nicholas Baggs Pennsylvania 2nd Heavy Artillery. He was the commanding officer of “D” Company and was wounded in battle after the unit was converted to infantry. This sword is very ornate; retains much original gold wash; has strong etching and it tight. The inscription is on the reverse side of the top mount.
Presented to
Capt N. Bags
by the non commissioned Offiers and Privates
of Bat D 2nd Art. Pa
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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. $2100.00
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A159. P. S. JUSTICE CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER - SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM RETAILED: One of the rarest early Civil War cavalry officer’s sabers are those made by P.S. Justice, Philadelphia, and to date there are less than a dozen known examples. This is an unmarked version which was etched and retailed by Schuler, Hartley & Graham, New York. It has all the traits of a Justice officer’s saber: plain pommel cap and guard; sharkskin grip with one strand of twisted brass wire; a scabbard with a brass tulip throat and thin ornate & fancy ring mounts and drag. Normally, the Justice blade are plane, but this one is etched by Schuler, Hartley & Graham, New York, making it even more rare! This saber is often missing from most advance collections. I saw one for sale and prices over $5500.00. Shipping and Insurance included. $4500.00
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A163. AMES PRESENTATION MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD – 24TH MASSACHUSETTS. This is an Ames Model 1850 Staff & Field sword presented to Lieutenant ALONZO I. HODSDON. He served in the 42nd Massachusetts Infantry first as a Corporal and later as a 1st Lieutenant and Quartermaster from Company D Field & Staff.
Presented to
Lieut A I Hodsdon
42nd Regt Mass Vols
July 22, 1864
The sword is in amazing condition with much of its original gold wash, 100% original grip and wire, and an outstanding scabbard. Include is a binder with historical information. Shipping & Insurance included. $5900.00
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A164. 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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A168. SAUERBIER FOOT OFFIER SWORD, FLAME SCABBARD MOUNTS: This Model 1850 Foot Officer sword was most likely fabricated by a unknown retailer using parts unique to Sauerbier. Specifically, the hilt, blade washer and the Flame Mount leather scabbard. The hilt is tight with an even patina and 100% original sharkskin grip and triple twisted wire. The blade washer is complete and holds the blade tight. The etching is tired, but you can make out the etching pattern. The blade has never been sharpened; has some dark spots and light pitting, but there is no maker or retailer mark. The leather scabbard is complete and strong with all original Flame mounts. Shipping & Insurance included. $1500.00
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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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