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Non-Commission Officer M1821 sword variant
U797. RARE - M1821 SWORD, NON - COMMISSION OFFICER VARIANT: This Model 1821 sword is a Non-Commission Officer variant. The hilt is the M1821 officer design compete with the original leather grip and wire, and a 30-inch by 1 1/8-inch blade maker marked Clauberg with the standing knight. The blade is etched with an eagle clutching an E Pluribus Unum ribbon and a cannon and shield on the opposite side. What makes this sword a non-commission officer variant is the scabbard. It is 30 ˝-inches long with a brass dragand frog-carry throat piece. This is a scarce sword to find. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00
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U813. MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SABER, 1834 DATED: This is one of the most elusive examples of the Model 1833 Dragoon Saber besides those issued to Southern States. It is the 1834 dated saber with United States Dragoon, which is etched on the blade. The original government contract called for 1000 sabers with scabbard to be delivered by November 1. 1834, which Ames completed. The sabers delivered in 1834, 1835 and 1836 were etched United States Dragoon, and those delivered in 1837 and 1839 were etching United Stated. This example is the enlisted version with the steel scabbard. The grip is missing the original dragoon wire and 50% original leather. The blade washer is original and the 34-inch blade is bright with the maker mark faint but readable: N.P. Ames Cutler Springfield 1834. The inspector mark is under the blade washer and the marking is hard to photograph but readable with magnification. The scabbard is the correct lighter version with the split rings and has proper marks on the drag with a nice brown patina. $1700.00
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U949. M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD – HORSTMANN. This is a M1832 Foot Artillery Short Sword. The blade design is similar to that made by Ames and is unmarked. The hilt is casted brass with no rivets and has casting flaws common to the sword, and retains the original leather blade washer. The scabbard is complete with some leather lose, but retains both brass mounts and is very solid. Early collectors mistakenly identified these as Confederate because of the crude casting, but these are believed to have been retained by Horstmann of Philadelphia. $975.00
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U971. HIGH-GRADE - VERMONT PRESENTATION SAUERBIER TYPE-3 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: This is a high-grade Sauerbier Type-3 Cavalry Officers Saber, which was presented to a Vermont Officers. The saber has a pewter grip with triple-strand wire; a guard with fancy chase work; a pommel cap with a pewter lady’s bust profile and a pewter U.S. Shield inscribed UNION; a brightly etched and frosty blade; and a scabbard with high-grade heavy mounts with pewter inlays. Between the throat piece and top mount is the presentation:
PRESENTED TO
CAPT CHARLES HUNSDON
Co. B Vt 11th Artillery by the members of his Co. as a token of their
Confidence and Esteem Jany, 1863
Charles Hunsdon enlisted on 8/13/1862 as a Captain and on 9/3/1862 was commissioned into "B" Co. Vermont 1st Heavy Artillery and Mustered Out on 6/24/1865. He was promoted to Major 11/2/1863, Lt Colonel 9/2/1864, and Colonel 5/23/1865 as the unit’s commander. Originally mustered into U.S. Service as the 11th Vermont Volunteer Infantry in September 1862, it was officially redesignated as 1st Artillery, 11th Vermont Volunteers in mid - December 1862 and deployed to the capital is the defense of Washinton, D.C. However; in 1864, General Grant directed the unit to take the field of battle as an infantry unit and it saw action started at Spotsylvania Court House and staying in the fight until the end of the war becoming the Vermont’s most active combat unit. $9750.00
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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. $2900.00
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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. $1700.00
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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. $1900.00
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A107. MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICERS SWORD – TOMES SONS & MELVAIN, & EMERSON & SILVER: The Model 1860 Staff Officers Sword was often carried by generals and their staff, but not by many front line combat officers. With its thin blade, it was not a fighting field sword, but a symbol of rank and position. There is a great image of General Hooker wearing this sword while seated on horseback. This sword was made by Emerson & Silver and retailed by Tomes Sons & Melvain located in New York city. The patina is matching on the entire hilt and scabbard; the guard has a little wiggle; the grip is 100% original and complete with thick twisted wire; and the etched diamond shaped blade has a few dark spots, but no pitting, and is both maker and retailer marked. The claim shell front guard has a great eagle facing towards the arrows, and the smaller reverse claim shell, which does not move, has beautiful chase work. The scabbard has matched brown patina; a brass throat, two top brass mounts with brass rings, and a simple designed brass drag. Also, there is traces of gold wash on these parts. War time versions of the Model 1860 Staff sword always have top single ring mounts and a simple plain drag. Here is a great example of a Civil War period sword carried by a staff officers. $975.00
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A119. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a Model 1850 Staff & Field sword with the large US basket hilt. It is 100% original with all the shark skin and triples wire grip; a tight blade; and steel scabbard with all mounts. The brass has an even patina; the blade was period sharpened; the etching is light from wear; and the scabbard mounts have attractive chase work. Shipping & Insurance included. $1500.00
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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. $2300.00
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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. $1700.00
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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. $4500.00
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A148. 1860 DATED - AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALY SABER: This is an 1860 dated and inspected Ames M1860 Cavalry Saber in an Ames model 1840 heavy cavalry scabbard. 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; Ames maker marked; inspected “G.G.S”; dated 1860 and “US” & “JH” inspected. The scabbard is a perfect fit with no movement, though for a heavier blade. It has a gray-light brown patina and is complete with both rings and a tight throat piece. 1860 dated Ames saber are very rare to find because they saw action. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00
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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 the original metal scabbard with both mounts and screws. The hilt is tight with no movement, and the blade is bright with a few dark spots, but no pitting. The guard, drag and blade are inspection marked DFM, and 1863 on blade. These sell for $550-$650 at any show. Shipping & Insurance is included. $485.00
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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. $1200.00
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A168. SAUERBIER FOOT OFFIERS’ SWORD – FLAME MOUNT SCABBARD: Sauerbier produced a variety of unique swords, and also fabricated many from parts purchased from other manufacturers and retailers, who did the same with Sauerbier parts. This sword has a high-grade hilt; a Sauerbier pommel cap; original shark skin grip and triple-strand wire; Sauerbier blade washer; a faintly etched blade of unknown origin; and a Sauerbier leather scabbard with their unique flame designed mounts. Shipping and insurance included. $1500.00
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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. $1200.00
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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. $1500.00
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A207. CLAUBERG – MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: This is a Clauberg Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Officer saber, which were carried by Union Cavalry Officers in both the Mexican-American & American Civil War. 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; and 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 shows some wear. Overall, this is a great example of a Model 1840 Cavalry Officers saber. Shipping & Insurance included. $1300.00
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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. $2400.00
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A215. RARE- AMES OPEN FACE - 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! $2500.00
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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. $1200.00
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A224. EMERSON & SILVER - PRESENTAION GRADE DAMASCUS STEEL SILVER HILT STAFF & FIELD SWORD & PERIOD PRESENTATION CASE + SWORD KNOT & SASH: This is a presentation grade silver hilt staff & field sword with a Damascus steel blade in a period presentation case with a sword knot & officers sash. The hilt and scabbard design are 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 on 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 screw for the throat piece. It is rare to find a Civil War sword with a Damascus steel blade. The presentation wooded case in complete with all original hinges; brass handle; ivory diamond key hole, but no key; and is brown felt lined. The top does have a spit in the wood, but is very sold with no movement. In addition to the sword, there is the original sword knot and Officers sash, with has a few holes, but overall, in excellent condition. Shipping & Insurance included. $9500.00
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A227. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS’ SWORD: This is a Model 1850 Foot Officers’ sword with a larger guard more common to a Staff & Field sword without the US in the basket. The hilt is tight and the grip is 100% original shark skin with original twisted brass wire. The original leather blade washer holds the IRON PROOF blade tight, and the blade has a pleasing patina with strong etching of “US” and the American Eagle. The blade has a sharp point, some dark spot areas, but no rust or pitting. The scabbard is original to the sword and is strong, with all original mounts which are embellished with great chase work. Shipping and Insurance is included. $1300.00
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A231. SAUERBIER – MOUNTED INFANTRY OFFICERS’ SWORD: This is a Sauerbier Mounted Infantry Officers’ sword. Foot Officer swords have a leather scabbard whereas Mounted Officers carried their swords on horseback, and are metal. It is easily identified as a Sauerbier sword because of the unique featured attributed to this maker: The fuller design; the etching pattern; the leather grip and wire; the pommel cap design and how it is connected to the guard; and the spinner nut. The hilt has a dark brown patina with a small US in the guard. There is no blade washer, but the blade is tight. The blade has a nice gray patina, with beautiful Sauerbier etching which includes the US flag and shield, a 6-point star surrounded by 12 smaller stars on each side; a large U. S. and the Masonic symbol of a square and compasses with the letter "G". The scabbard has the original brown finish with some scattered surface pitting and all egg corn adorned ring mounts and a rarely seen drag pattern. Shipping & Insurance included. $2600.00
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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. $3400.00
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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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A235. SAUERBIER - TYPE-1 CAVALRY OFFICER NARROW BLADE SABER: 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 narrow 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 has ornate mounts and drag and perfictly fits the blade. This is a rare find and a version often missing from many Sauerbier collections. Shipping & Insurance included. $2500.00
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A234. EAGLE MEDALLION - STEEL GUARD NON- REGULATION FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is an rare example of 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. $1800.00
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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. $2700.00
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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. Shipping & Insurance included. $1600.00
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A244. INDIANA PRESENTATION – SAUERBIER HIGH-GRADE STAFF & FIELD SWORD: Presentation swords for the state of Indiana are very rare and extremely difficult to find. This one was recently discovered and no one knew it was presented because the presentation is on the blade, which is very rare! The sword is a High-Grade Sauerbier Staff & Field sword with a non-regulation hilt with a German Silver grip that was originally gold washed; a pommel cap with a pewter UNION disk and a perched flying Eagle on top; a gold washed frosty blade; and a metal scabbard with beautiful chase above the drag. Between the original gold wash etching and the sword tip is the presentation:
Presented to Lt Ed Alexander
- By -
Co. B 52nd Regt Ind Vols
Lieutenant Edwin Alexander enlisted and mustered into “B” Company, Indiana 52nd Infantry Volunteers as a sergeant on 2/1/1862, and was promoted to Second Lieutenant on 9/4/1862. During his time of service, the 52nd was involved in the Battle of Fort Donelson, the siege of Corinth, as well as numerous smaller actions and operations against guerrillas, including scouting details from Fort Pillow. On a scouting expedition on 31 December, 1863, Lieutenant Edwin Alexander and five men were frozen to death in a snow-storm on an island in the Mississippi river. His grave stone would identify the location as being Island No. 10. Included with the sword is a binder of historical information. Shipping & Insurance included. $6900.00
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A245. IDENTIFIED – SAUERBIER MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER SWORD: Sauerbier Naval Officer Swords are extremely scarce and are often missing from advance collections. This one is even more unique because it is identified to a Naval Officer with service prior to the Mexican War up to the beginning of the Civil War. The sword has a complete original Sauerbier scabbard with all gold wash mounts; a hilt with 100% original gold wash; and original white shark skin grip that is still bright white with original twisted wire. The original leather blade washer holds the 28 1/2-inch blade firm. It is frosty etched with an anchor on both sides; and American Eagle and a ribbon with USN on one side; and a flag with USN on the other. Above the right side anchor is the name “T. A. Hall” surrounded by 32 stars. This number of stars represents the period between July 4, 1858 – July 3, 1859.
Acting Master Tobias A. Hall was in the United States Navy prior to the Civil War and may have served during the Mexican-American War: 1846-1848. He captained three ships and is listed as the Master of the Schooner “Sultana” in 1842, Master of the Brig “J.S. Stevens” 1843-44; and later in 1849 he drafted a “Notice to Mariners” from the abstract log of the Bark Ocean Bird: March 10, 1849 signed by Tobias A. Hall, Master.
Hall took his Oath of Allegiance to the United State of America August 29th, 1861; would later be commissioned September 27, 1861; and was assigned to the receiving ship USS North Carolina in New York Harbor prior to being transferred to the USS Brandywine; which was laid up in ordinary for more than a decade. Hall’s Civil War service in the Navy was shorten by illness and he was hospitalized November, 1861 and would pass away in 1866. A binder with historical information is included, as well as shipping and insurance. $2900.00
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A254. UNIQUE - MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN SWORD: This unique Model 1840 Musician Sword came out of Kentucky. It has the standard M1840 Musician sword hilt with crude casting in the grip with a totally different blade and scabbard. Instead of the standard straight long blade used by Ames, Emerson & Silver, and Horstmann, this blade is shorter with a 1/18 x 25-inch curved blade, which is original to the hilt and retains the original white buff leather washer. It is totally unmarked, and the leather scabbard is complete with a brass drag and throat. I do not know who made it, or if it was Union, Militia, or Confederate carried. All I am sure of, is that it is the only known example I have ever seen in this configuration. This would display well with a collection of Musician swords, as well as with a Confederate Musician or NCO uniform grouping. Shipping & Insurance included. $950.00
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A264. PRESENTATION QUALITY, HIGH GRADE, FIELD CARRIED - CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: I am often asked if presentation grade swords were carried in battle, and the answer is yes. This presentation quality, high grade cavalry officers’ saber is one such example, and the wear on the scabbard and the period sharpened blade are a few indicators of field carry. The hilt is tight; the pommel cap and guard have great chase work; the German silver grip is missing all but a few strands of wire; and there is a brass Liberty head inlay on the inside guard. The original leather blade washer holds the etched blade tight. The blade has a gray patina, which make the etching more pronounced, and this saber has the rarely seen “U.S. Cavalry” etched on the blade. This etching is an indication the saber was carried by a regular officer in a U.S. Cavalry. The silver-plated brass scabbard shows lots of wear with only limited amount of original silver; also, the top two mounts do not match. The top one is original and the middle appears to be a period replacement, and the drag is original. Shipping & Insurance is included. $3950.00
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A266. NEAR MINT – GERMAN SILVER HILT – HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION QUALITY STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: This is a near mint condition, high-quality German silver hilt presentation grade Staff & Field sword by Clauberg. The hilt retains 100% original gold wash; the German Silver grip is tight with 100% original triple strand wire, and the bright frosty etching blade it tight. The steel scabbard fits tight to the sword and have all gold washed mounts. It is missing the blade washer and there are some darks spots near the tip, but no rust or pitting, and never sharpened. Simply a marvelous sword! Shipping & insurance included.$4750.00
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A269. HIGH GRADE – SAUERBIER – GRANT HEAD POMMEL CAP- MEDICAL SURGEON PRESENTATION SWORD: This is an extremely rare example of a high-grade Sauerbier sword presented to a Civil War medical surgeon. It is not maker marked; however, it has several unique characteristics associated with Sauerbier to include the etched scabbard with its distinctive Sauerbier drag. It is 1 of 5 known examples with a General Grant Head pommel depicting his full head, and 1 of 2 known swords with an Abalone grip in an octagon shape. The hilt style is that of a 1840-50’s Militia Officers sword with a silver plated open cross guard with a chain guard, and the presentation on both sides of the center panels.
Presented to
Thos R. Cosby
Surg U.S. Vol
by the
Officers Friends
Female Nurses
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Patients of
Col Coll Hosp
Jun 1st 1864
Dr. Thomas Russell Crosby, 1816-1872, offered himself for examination before the Army Board at Philadelphia, and passed so creditably that he was at once commissioned as Brigade Surgeon and place in charge of Columbian College Hospital, near Washington. He found the hospital in a miserable condition, and made it his special duty to bring it up to the correct standard of what an army hospital should be. So successful was he that although he often asked to be relieved and detailed to duty in the field, his request was never granted, but he was retained in charge of this hospital until it was closed, receiving the brevet of Colonel United States Volunteers, as a mark of appreciation from Government when he was mustered out. A binder with historical information is included, and Shipping & Insurance is free. $7500.00
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A271. SAUERBIER STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD, STEEL SCABBARD: This is a Sauerbier maker marked Staff & Field Officers sword in a plain steel scabbard. The brass hilt and pommel cap have traces of original gold wash with a nice even brown-mustard patina, and is tight. The original black leather grip is 100% complete and has all original triple-strand wire, and the original leather blade washer holds the 30 1/4-inch etched blade tight. Initially, you might think this scabbard is for a saber; however, it is shorter with a curve for this blade and not a saber. This may have been carried by a Mounted or Artillery Staff & Field officer. The original hanger clips are attached to the rings and retain a little original leather. $1700.00
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A272. SAUERBIER - TYPE-2 CAVALRY OFFICER NARROW BLADE SABER - RETAILER BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM : Sauerbier from Trenton New Jersey, made a variety of different swords and sabers many of which have unique design characteristics. This Cavalry Officer saber has a type-2 1860 guard with detail chase work on the inside and pommel cap; shark skin grip with twisted wire; a narrow blade; and a steel scabbard with detail mounts. Often, the blade was wider, but sometimes, it is a narrower version. The blade has the fuller design unique to Sauerbier, and is etched with cavalry soldiers in battle, horses drawing a caisson and cannon; US, and the retailer mark for Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. The scabbard perfectly fits the blade and has ornate mounts and drag. This is a rare find and a version often missing from many Sauerbier collections. Shipping & Insurance included. $2900.00
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A278. AMES MODEL 1840 ARTILLERY OFFICERS
SABER – TYPE 2: One of the most sought-after swords is the
Ames Model 1840 Artillery Officers Saber in any configuration. Artillery officers’
sabers followed the pattern of the enlisted saber; Type-1 guards were recessed to accept the
scabbard, were as the Type-2 version were not and the scabbard has a throat piece.
This saber is a Type-2 example. It has 100% original black leather and twisted
wire. There is no movement in the hilt, and the blade is held tight by the
original blade washer. The 32 1/4-inch blade is bright, with faint etching and
light salt & pepper spots, and is faintly Ames maker marked. The scabbard
is original! At one time, this saber sold for $14,000, but is now available for
less. Shipping & Insurance included. $7750.00
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A279. IDENTIFIED - CIVIL WAR PERIOD MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS' SWORD: This is an Ames M1852 Naval Officer’s sword identified to Acting Ensign George F. Bayley. He initially enlisted in the Massachusetts 3rd cavalry, but was discharged for disabilities on 16 June, 1862 at New Orleans Louisiana. He later accepted a commission in the United States Navy as an Acting Ensign and served on the USS Cornubia & USS Pampero. 1864-1866. Braley had his name and service period etched on his sword. The etching is in Old English script inside a rectangular panel above the original Ames etching. The marker mark is faint, but readable with magnification. The brass guard and pommel cap retain 100% original gold wash; the grip and wire are 100% original and complete; and there is a period replaced leather blade washer, which holds it all tightly together. The blade showed wear with period sharpening and some minor small nicks. No scabbard. Shipping & Insurance included. $1600.00
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A280. AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is an Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers sword complete with its original scabbard. It shows light wear, but retains 95% + original gold wash on the hilt and top two scabbard mounts. The shark-skin grip is tight with the original twisted wire, and the original white buff leather blade washer hold it all tight. The blade is AMES maker marked, retains 90% + original frosting, and has the standard Ames etching to include the American Eagle and script U S, which was used on swords produced 1862 -1865. The scabbard is solid with some crazing, but not breaks or bends, and retains all original mounts and screws. Normally, with this much original gold wash this sword would be listed at $2200.00, but I got it at a good price and can sell for less. Shipping & Insurance included. $1950.00
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A284. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD – EMERSON & SILVER / JAMES P. FITCH, NEW YORK: This is a Model 1850 Staff & Field sword produced by Emerson & Silver, Treton New Jersey and retailed by James P Fitch, New York. This sword is in great condition, and is 100% original and complete with the metal scabbard. The shark skin grip shows a little wear, but is complete with original double-strand brass wire; the guard and pommel cap are tight and have a pleasing brown-mustard patina; the blade washer is original and it holds the blade tight. The blade is bright with frosty etching of an "American Eagle" and “US” in the two center panels, and is stamped with the Emerson & Silver Keystone maker mark and FITCH retailer mark. The scabbard is complete with all mounts, which have fancy chase work. Examples of Emerson& Silver Model 1850 Staff & Field swords are rarely seen and add the FITCH retailer mark makes it more scarce. Shipping& Insurance included. $2200.00
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A289. DAHLGREN BAYONET: Probably no bayonet of the Civil War era is more instantly recognizable than the US Model 1861 Bowie Knife Bayonet better known as the “Dahlgren Bayonet" because of its creator and the man who was responsible for pushing for its adoption by the Navy. The massive knife bayonet with a 12” blade, an overall length of just under 17” and weighing in at about 2-pounds was the brainchild of US Rear Admiral John A Dahlgren (1809-1870). This example is an early example dated 1861 and Navy inspected with an anchor & “P over G G”. It is also Ames maker marked. It is complete with all screws and the retention spring, and have 100% of the original walnut wood grip, which does have some dings. The blade is bright and period sharpened with no rust or pitting. The original leather sheath is competed and strong with both brass mounts. The top one retains the frog stud and all rivets, but the drag, which it tight, has none. 1861 dated and Navy inspected Dahlgren bayonets are not often seen, especially in this tine condition. Shipping & Insurance included. $1800.00
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A290. NON-REGULATION FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: The Non-Regulation Foot Officers sword was carried by company grade officers from every northern state, and is one of the most beautiful swords of the Civil War. This one is in mint condition with 100% original shark-skin grip and triple dragon wire. The hilt is tight and the original red felt blade washer holds the frost mint blade tight. The guard has a deep rich chocolate-brown patina that matches the scabbard, and the frosty etching is extremely bright. There is no maker or retailer mark, but the top of the spin is marked IRON PROOF. This is one of the finest examples I have seen! Shipping and Insurance is included. $1400.00
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A294. HIGH-GRADE ENGLISH PATTERN NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: This is a rare example of an English Pattern Non-Regulation Staff & Field Officers Sword with a shark-skin covered wood scabbard. The large gold wash basket hilt is tight with 100% original gold, shark-skin grip, and twisted wire. The original red leather blade washer holds the gold washed blade tight. There is a starburst with a brass PROOF dish at the base; gold etched script US and an American eagle. The scabbard is complete with all mounts, but is missing all but one screw. Still all mounts are tight. This is an extremely rare pattern sword and is missing from most advance collections. The photos do not do the sword justice. Shipping & Insurance included. $6500.00
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“Bright and Beautiful”
A296. HORSTMANN STAFF & FIELD SWORD, HEAVILY CURVED BLADE – PENNSYLVANIA VERBAL IDENTIFICATION: I acquired this sword from the Horse Soldier in Gettysburg, Pa. with a verbal pronounce it belong to a Captain C. W. Forrester. Research shows there was a Charles W. Forrester who served in “G” Co. Pennsylvania 21st Infantry 9/15/1862 - 9/30/1862; “F” Co Pennsylvania 84th Infantry 10/1/1862 – 1/13/1865; and “G” Co. Pennsylvania 57th Infantry 1/13/1865. He served as a Lieutenant, Adjutant, and Captain. However, his name does not appear of the sword and I cannot attribute his history to it. None the less, the sword is in amazing condition and does have an unusual, and some would say strange, inscription on the inside guard. The sword is a Horstmann Staff & Field sword with a heavily curved blade and the hilt is tight with a mustard patina and 100% original shark skin grip and dragoon triple copper wire. On the inside of the guard is etched the phrase “Bright and Beautiful,” to which its meaning is unknown. It is strange that there are no other marks to clarify its significance leaving us to speculate that it is nothing more then a description of the sword. The etching is bright with 100% original frosting, and is period sharpened indication it was carried. The scabbard is bright steel with all original mounts. There it is! Shipping & Insurance included. $2800.00
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A297. EMERSON & SILVER FOOT OFFICERS’ SWORD – GUTTA-PERCHA GRIP: This is the exact sword featured on page 317: Civil War Army Swords by John H. Thillmann. It is an Emerson & Silver Foot Officers’ sword with a gutta-percha grip marked with the keystone symbol of Emerson & Silver and the Schuyler Hartly & Graham retailer mark. Only a small number of these sword are known to exist, and the actual maker of the grip is unknown. The grip is a single formed piece with a pebbly finish on the sides and smooth on the top and bottom, and one strand of twisted copper wire. The tight hilt is tight with an ever light mustard patina with traces of original gold wash. The 29 1/2-inch blade is tight; maker and retailer marked; is etched with “US” and the American eagle; and has areas of dark spots. The scabbard is complete with all mounts and is embossed in a rope style pattern. The middle mount does have movement. This is a unique sword, which is missing from many advance collections. Shipping & Insurance included. $2050.00
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A303. SAUERBIER NON-REG STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD - MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAYED POMMEL CAP: This is a Sauerbier Non-Regulation Staff & Field Officers sword with a mother-of-Pear inlayed pommel cap. The hilt is tight with a good amount of original gold gilt; has a tight original black leather grip with original triple-stand wire; and the original leather blade washer, which hold the 31 1/4-inch blade tight. The blade is not maker marked, but has the blade fuller and etching unique to Sauerbier. The scabbard has ornate mounts which retain much original gold, and light mustard-brown patina were the brass is exposed. The top portion of the scabbard retain much original finish were as the bottom show the steel, which has a pleasing gray patina. The mother-of-pear inlays is a shield on the top and George Washington back. Both are fully complete with no chips or cracks. This is an amazing sword! Shipping & Insurance included. $2800.00
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