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MC01. CIVIL WAR IDENTIFIED MARINE OFFICERS' SWORD: This sword belonged to Marine Lieutenant James B. Breese. He was a 4th. Classman at West Point in 1861. In 1862 he enlisted in the 70th Illinois Regiment. He fought at Shiloh, was with the Army's 10th U.S. Infantry, and later transferred to the 4th Cavalry. In 1864 he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the Marine Corps, fought in Korea in 1871, and served until 1879. The sword is Collins & Co made dated 1862. The blade is etched "US,� which is correct considering that Breese started his military career in the Army and the sword was authorized for Marine Officers at that time. The sword comes with a binder complete with historical information to include the original letter from his father Judge Sydney Breese, which is also signed by President Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Add to the fact that this is one of only four identified Civil War Marine Corps officers� swords known to exist. Included with the sword is all the documentation about Lt. Breese�s career from West point to his death. Please read his history. Price-on-Request!

U92. CIVIL WAR USMC M1840 SWORD: This is one of several swords I am selling out of my private collection. It is a unique rare Marine Corps Civil War/PostWar sword complete with its original scabbard. It most likely was for a boy musician since it only has a 24 long blade. The Marine Corps used this style sword between 1859-1975. The scabbard was professionally repaired. The blade has the correct Horstmann Phila markings and is etched U.S.M.C. This is the correct etching for this sword, any other designed is questionable.$1300.00

U159. P.D.L. (P.D. LUNESCHLOSS) MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER: This is a P.D.L. Model 1840 Cavalry Saber. It is in great shape. The hilt has a nice patina; the grip is 100% shark-skin with twisted dragoon wire. The 33 7/8� blade retains its original bright finish with crisp etching; US on one side and the Eagle on the other. The scabbard has a nice patina, and is dent free. There is a little movement in the hilt since the leather washer is all but gone, and there are some minor nicks to the blade. This is a great looking Officers� saber!Hard to find under $2300.00

U169. M1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER IDENTIFIED: This unmarked imported M1850 Foot Officer's sword is identified to Lt.. Parmenas E. Wheeler of "The New England Guards" "Co. H 24th Massachusetts Infantry. The sword has a brass hilt and what appears to be a German Silver grip with no remaining wire. The 31 1/2" blade is un-etched and has a double fuller. The leather top-stitch scabbard is solid, but has some shrinkage and the drag is loose. On the middle ring mount are two period tags identifying the sword to Lt. Wheeler. With the sword is included a binder with copies of his military history, as well as the units history. Wheeler initially enlisted as an assistant commissary sergeant and was promoted to 2nd Lt. on 1 Aug, 1862 , and to 1st Lt. 7 March 1864. He was mustered out 12 Nov,1864 as 1st Lt. of Company "H." His unit saw service in the battles of Roanoke Island, New Berne, Tranter's Creek, Kinston, Whitehall, Secessionville, Fort Wagner, Port Walthal Junction, Swift Creek Fort Darling, Drewry's Bluff and Petersburg. SALE PRICE $1950.00

U170. W.G.MINTZER, M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is a William G. Mintzer marked M1850 Foot Officer sword. Mintzer was a Philadelphia dealer who sold M1850 foot officer only during the Civil War. The hilt is tight with 100% original shark-skin grip and twisted wire, and has nice original attic condition patina. The original red felt washer is present, and the blade is faintly etched "Mintzer Philadelphia." There also in the number "6" stamped in the blade. The etching is light, but strong with muct original frosting. The scabbard is complete with all matching fittings, and its stitching is complete, strong with just a little srinkage. $2300.00

U180: PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: This is a very rare version of the cavalry officers saber made by Providence Tool Co. This saber can be identified to this company because of the unique engraving on the hilt. It is hand-engraved with emblishments on the inside and outside branches, outside of the knucklebow, and the pommel cap is engraves with laurel leaves and fancy work. The grip is wood with black leather and double strand wire, which is loose but all there. The grip is worn but complete. The hilt has great original patina. The blade is bright with no major problem, but is not marked. This is unusual because the few other known examples are marked. This could possible be an early version made prior to 1862, which would account for the wear. The scabbard has a dark brown patina and show heavy weather exposer on the drag. This saber is often missing from most cavalry officers saber collections. It came out of Donald Balls collection, and is a great addition to any collection. $1900.00

U183. CIVIL WAR MARINE OFFICERS' SWORD: This is a by far one of the rarest Civil War swords to be found, and it is in outstanding condition! It is a Civil War United States Marine Corps Officers' sword. After the John Browns raid on Harper's Ferry, the Marine Corps adopted the Army's M1850 Foot Officers' sword for their officers. This is one of those swords, and appears to be one purchased by the Marine Corps supply system, if not the first. There is much confusion about this style sword in the collecting community. Often, the Marine Corps SNCO sword is mis-identified as being an officer�s sword. The two swords have the same design with two main differences: the scabbard and blade length. The officers' sword has ring mounts and a long blade, where as the blade on SNCO sword is shorter to accommodate the scabbard with the frog mount. All SNCO M1850 swords purchased by the Marine Corps have been found to have numbers stamped in the guard. Officer versions were privated purchases with the exception of the few initially purchased by the Marine Corps.

This particular sword appears to be one of those examples the Marine Corps purchased., making it ever rarer! You will see both the hilt and blade are marked with the number "No 1," which means this sword was purchased by the Marine Corps supply system. It is an officers' sword due to the long blade length and the fact the scabbard design is the one with carry rings. The blade is in outstanding condition and is etched "USMC" and maker marked with a "Kings Head" and dealer marking "W.H. Horstmanns & Sons Philadelphia" and stamped "1." The hilt is tight with a nice even patina and marked "No1", and the grip and wire are 100% complete with the leather washer. Scabbard is in great condition! $4800.00

U184. EARLY MARINE MUSCIAN'S SWORD: This is an early Eagle head sword often attributed to Marine Corps musicians from the 1820's. However, this in fact is the exact sword identified as a Mounted Artillery Officers saber, c 1830 with solid brass eagle-head made by F. W. Widmann shown on page 275 of Richard H. Bezdek's book American Swords & Sword Makers Volume II. $1375.00

U192. AMES M1840 ARTILLERY SABER, 1863: This is an outstanding saber with a mint condition blade. It is an Ames M1840 Artillery; Marker marked; dated "1863" and inspection marked "ADK," and the pommel cap is inspection marked"D.R." The guard is tight with 100%original leather and wire, and has a pleasing patina. The blade is a screamer! The scabbard has a nice untouched patina and is inspection marked "ADK" on the drag, and marked with the number "52." This will be the center piece of any Artillery display.$2200.00

U203. CHINA MARINE IDENTIFIED USMC M1875 OFFICER'S SWORD: This is USMC M1875 Officer's sword, which is dealer marked "Jacob Reed's Son's," and in outstanding condition. It is only missing one right-side revet. Bezdek's book list "Jacob Reed's Son's" as being in business 1877-1880, but I suspect a little later because the etching on the blade matched the early 20th century. Also, the sword is identified to "Harvey Earl Dahlgren." Harvey Earl Dahlgren enlisted in 1926 (as a private) and got his commission in 1930. He served mostly in guard units in the states and briefly was stationed at a NAS. He may have at one point been an aviation student, but volunteered for China service. While serving in China, he died of disease (reported as May 27, 1933). He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. At the time he was a member of Company ''C'', 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, MCEF, Shanghai, China. $995.00

U205. U.S.M.C. M1850 OFFICERS' SWORD: This is a post Civil War Marine Corps Officers' sword use between 1865-1875. It has a 32 1/4" factory nickel plated blade, which is Horstmann marked, Iron Proof marked and has the number 32 on the spine, but no "Kings head" stamp often found on the earlier swords. Nickel plating was an option for private purchased sword, which all officers' swords were. The Marine Corps issued swords for the post war period are often tin plated. The blade is bright and the etching is under the plating, but the U.S.M.C. is deep and bold. The hilt has a nice patina and is tight, and the leather washer is present. There are no markings or inventory numbers on the hilt indicating that this sword was not an issued item and the officers version. No scabbard, but if it had one it would be leather covered metal with two carry rings. A hard swords to find in this condition! $1050.00

U208. CIVIL WAR USMC M1840 SWORD: This is a unique & rare Marine Corps Civil War sword complete with its original scabbard. It is out of my collection. The brass guard as a nice patina. The blade is in mint condition and is 26 1/8" long.It will be hard to improve upon this blade! The blade is "Horstmann Phila" marked and etched "U.S.M.C." The scabbard is complete, but soft near the drag. $1900.00

U234. NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS� SWORD: This is a high end non-regulation Staff &Field Officers sword. The brass hilt has a rare design with Lady Columbia hold a shield with �US� on it and Eagle clutching her staff. This hilt is tight with Shark-skin grip and triple strand wire. The blade is Clauberg marked and mirror bright with crisp etching. The scabbard is steel with brass mounts and a brass drag. This is a rare design and not often seen, $3800.00

U244. M1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS' SWORD, POST CIVIL WAR: This is a Post Civil War M1840 Medical Staff sword. It is unique because the hilt is a high quality type often found on Ames version of this sword during the Civil War, However, the blade is the post Civil War, and retailer marked M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus OH. The hilt retains much original gold wash and is only missing part of the letter "M." The blade is etched "U.S. Medical Staff," with an eagle on the other side, and retains much original frosting. The scabbard is original nickle plated with brass fittings. The bottom decorative pannel is gone. Included with ths sword is a scrap book belonging to a Doctor from the late 1880's as well as a hanger chain. Great sword! $555.00

U249. SAURBIER FOOT OFFICERS SWORDS with US IN THE GUARD: This is an extremely rare pattern Foot Officers sword made by Saurbier of New Jersey. The guard displays much original gold wash and the letter "US" in the center of the guard. The blade is maker marked and has great etching. The scabbard is strong with flame shape mounts, which still retain much original gold gilt. This is a rare and desirable sword at a price well below marker value. SALE PRICE $2650.00

U250. P.S. JUSTICE CAVALRY OFFICERS' SABER: This is an unmarked version if the P.S. Justice cavalry officers' saber. It is a rare saber and not often found; however, when found they often show evidence of being carried during the Civil War. It has been seen by several well known sword dealers and has been confirmed as a Justice Officers' saber. This saber was originally found with a tag identifying it as being carried by a Captain Charles M. Ward, 5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry. A copy of his military history accompanied the saber. The saber displays great original patina on the hilt and scabbard. The hilt and grip are tight with no movement. The original sharkskin grip is about 90% complete with 100% original wire. The original leather blade washer is present, and the blade is in nice shape showing the expected wear. The scabbard retains all the original brass mounts and throat piece, and the drag displays the expected wear and dings. It has allot of character! Here is an oppurtunity to add a rare saber to a collection. SALE PRICE $1800.00

U261. M1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER IDENTIFIED: This sword is identified as belonging to Loring S. Richardson. He enlisted as a 1st. Lieutenant and was commissioned into "G" Co. 13th Massachusetts Infantry. He was wounded during the Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas Va.). He was discharges for disability, but later returned to duty with "D" Co. MA 3rd Heavy Artillery, and mustered out as a Captain on 9/18/1865. The sword is an import version of the M1850 Foot Officers' sword made by Horster of Solingen. The hilt is tight with original sharkskin and wire. The Pommel cap has the initial LSR hand etched on it, and the same initial are also hand etched on the reverse side of the top mount. The 31 1/4" blade is bright with great etching. The scabbard and metal with high quality brass mounts. As an added note of Richardson's history he was court martial, but found not guilty (acquitted) for marking his company commander absent sick, when he was in fact absent without leave. Here is a great identified sword for an officers with combat history. SALE PRICE $2000.00

U264. SAURBIER FOOT OFFICERS SWORDS with US IN THE GUARD: This is an extremely rare pattern Foot Officers sword made by Saurbier of New Jersey. It is an unmarked version similar to another I have listed, U249. However, this one has a dark rich brown patina on the guard with an original metal scabbard with matching patina. The guard displays the letter "US" in the center of the guard. The blade is unmarked, but with great etching. You know it is a Saurbier product because of the large unstopped fuller, the small fuller, the etching design, the turn-down pommel cap, the recessed spanner nut, the screw holding the guard, the cast-and-chased pommel cap design, black leather grip, and trumpet-style scabbard throat. SALE PRICE $1350.00

U265. HORSTMANN M1852 NAVAL OFFICERS' SWORD: This is a high quality M1852 Naval Officers with a rare high-end sharkskin covered wooden scabbard. The hilt is tight with white sharkskin grip with triple copper wire. The blade is Horstmann marked with "Iron Proof" on the spine, and the Kings head on the blade. The etching is very deep. The scabbard fittings have all the original screws, and the patina matches the hilt. The sharkskin is perfect on the entire scabbard. Simply outstanding! $3650.00

U268. M1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD - EISENHAUER: This is an outstanding sword with an original frosty mint blade. It is a M1850 Staff & Field sword made by Eisenhauer and most likely marketed by Horstmann. The guard is the large design with "US" in the basket, and both guard and pommel cap are tight. The shark-skin grip is about 50% complete, and the double copper wire and, red felt washer are original and complete, but the wire is a little loose. The blade is simply OUTSTANDING! The etching is frosty mint and maker marked. The scabbard is also superb! It is high-quality steel with all original mounts and screws, and the design used for presentation sword. A great sword that would look good in any collection, and reasonable priced. $2400.00

U269. UNMARKED PATTERN 1853 ENLISTED DRAGOON SABER: This is an outstanding pattern 1853 saber, which has been hidden away in a private collection for the past 30 years. It is an unmarked version exported to America for use in the Civil War by either Union or Confederate forces. It is in great condition with outstanding on-touched patina on both the steel hilt and the scabbard. The grip is simply the best I have seen. It is still tight with all original rivets, which also have a great brown patina. The blade is very nice with much original luster. The scabbard is dent free and retains the original screws and throat piece. I have seen this saber selling for about $1300.00; however, I have priced this one at a screaming Arizona Swords discount. $995.00

U270. AMES M1841 NAVAL CUTLASS: This is an Ames M1841 Naval Cutlass. It is in original attic condition. The blade has a gray/brown patina with some very small nicks to the blade. It is Ames and inspection marked with a date of 1843. The hilt shows normal wear and has a nice patina. The pommel cap eagle is worn, but visible, and the guard has two set of rack numbers "47" & "25 1D". These are getting very hard to find, especially at a decent price. $995.00

U274. GORHAM & Co., PROVIDENCE M1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a very high quality, mint condition M1850 Staff & Field Sword from the assembler Gorham & Co., Providence Rhode Island. The hilt and all scabbard mounts retain 100% original gold wash. The embellishments on the pommel cap and guard are of a raised designed. The sharkskin grip and wire are 100% original and complete. The metal scabbard has the higher grade mounts, with a presentation area on the top and a beautifully engraved eagle on the drag. The blade is a screamer!! It is Collins & Co., dated 1862, and retains 100% original frosting with large "US" on one side and the Eagle on the other. $6900.00

U275. PRESENTATION SWORD to LT. LEWIS REED, 54TH MASSACHUSETTS: Lewis Reed, was a corporal in the 12th Massachusetts Infantry, Company G, at Antietam. He was wounded in action in Miller�s cornfield. He saw action with the 12th at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. In July 1863 he accepted a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the new 54th Infantry - the famous regiment of black troops originally under the command of Robert Shaw. The 54th, famous for its assault on Battery Wagner of 18 July 1863, was by then supporting artillery bombardment of Charleston itself.

Soon after, in February 1864, Reed and the 54th were in action at Olustee, Florida, and, with the rest of the Federal force, retired to Jacksonville. In March Reed was promoted 1st Lieutenant, and in mid-April the Regiment was withdrawn by steamship transports from Florida to Morris Island in Charleston Harbor.�

There was some action in the assault on James Island in July, but otherwise the men were assigned tedious siege duties at Charleston. The unit only saw combat again on 30 November at the end of the failed expedition to Honey Hill�where Reed commanded Company I�and finally, in one of the last battles of the War, at Boykin�s Mill on 18 April 1865.

This sword is an Ames M1850 Foot Officers sword presented to Lt. Reed and reads "Presented to Lieut. Lewis Reed by his friends Abington, Mass. November 10, 1863" The sword shows some wear from being carried, but was not abused. The hilt is tight and retains 100% original grip and wire. The blade is bright, frosty and has great etching. The maker marking and the circle with the thin Ames pencil script. It has a metal scabbard which is dent free and shows slight wear on the drag. A binder of historical material and a copy or "a Brave Black Regiment" the history of the 54th Mass. accompanies the sword.;Additional new informationb added. This sword was featured in GaryHendershott.Net - 2008, 140th Civil War catalog page 78. SALE PRICE $10.500

U276. MANSFIELD & LAMB CAVALRY SABER, 1862: This is a great early dated Mansfield & Lamb cavalry saber dated 1862. The hilt has a nice even patina and is tight. The pommel cap is inspection marked "G.G.", the leather grip and wire is 100% original and complete, and the leather washer is present. The blade is bright and nick free, and never sharpened with the Mansfield & Lamb stamp on one side and the inspection mark "U.S. G.G.S. 1862" on the other side. The markings are deep and clear. The scabbard is dent free and has matching inspection marks "G.G.S." on the drag. This is a great early dated cavalry saber, which is getting harder to find. This saber could be considered near-mint!

U277. SHEBLE & FISHER ENLISTED M1840 CAVALRY SABER: This is a Sheble & Fisher enlisted cavalry saber with a mint blade. The 35 1/2" blade is maker marked and as bright as the day it was made, and the leather washer is totally intact. The hilt has a nice even patina, and the pommel cap is marked with the number "189" indicating is was an issued item as is evident by the slight bend in the outer branch. The grip retains 100% original wire, the leather is tin, and the wood shows a split on top. The scabbard is bright and dent free. A great saber! This saber could be considered near-mint! SALE PRICE $1000.00

U278. AMES M1840 ARTILLERY SABER, 1862: This is an Ames M1840 Artillery Saber dated 1862. This hilt has a nice even patina and is tight with 100% original leather and wire, and the pommel cap is inspection marked "LD". The 32" blade is Ames marked and inspection marked "U.S. L.D 1862". It has no major blemished and an unsharpened edge. The scabbard is dent free, inspection marked "L.D." on the drag, and has a nice patina. On close examination, you can see fine scratch marks on the scabbard, some of which are under the patina indicating it was done a long time ago. I have listed this at a great sale price for an early Civil War dated artillery saber. $950.00

U279. MANSFIELD & LAMB CAVALRY SABER, 1863: This is a great early dated Mansfield & Lamb cavalry saber dated 1863. The hilt has a nice even patina and is tight. The pommel cap is inspection marked "C.E.W.", the leather grip and wire is 100% original and complete, and the leather washer is present. The blade has an even gray patina and is nick free, never sharpened with the Mansfield & Lamb stamp on one side and the inspection mark "U.S. C.E.W. 1863" on the other side. The markings are deep and clear. The scabbard has several dents between the second mount and the drag. This is a great early dated cavalry saber, which is getting harder to find. $1000.00

U280. NON-REGULATION FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is a Non-Regulation Foot Officers' sword made by F. Horster Jr. Solingen. It is one of the best I have seen! The hilt is in great condition with 100% original triple wire and sharkskin grip. The "32 3/4" x "1 1/8" blade has both the maker make and the brass prove disk. The etching is deep with "US" on one side the a spread eagle on the other. The scabbard is in great shape with only one small ding 6" above the drag, also the drag is maker make "FH," which is not often found. $1350.00

U281. RED OFFICERS' SWORD SASH: This is a red officers' sword sash, which would have been worn by an officer up to the rank of Colonel. It is complete with some moth or stress whole near the tassels. Overall it is in great shape. Comparable one have been selling for $900 or more, but this one is priced much lower. $600.00

U282. SAUERBIER TYPE 3, 2nd. VARIATION CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: This is a type 3 cavalry officer saber made by Sauerbier with the smaller guard, US shield at the quillon and two branches with additional curls. The 32" blade on this saber is simply outstanding with deep frosty etching "US" "E PLURIBUS UNUM" a "Horse Head" and the Sauerbier maker marking. The short blade indicates either a short officer, or possibly a mounted infantry or artillery officers. The scabbard is steel with a bronze trumpet throat, narrow cast suspension ring mounts and a heavy and deeply cast drag. Simply Outstanding! $4200.00

U283. RARE USMC EAGLE HEAD LEATHER GRIP SWORD: This is one of the rarest and hardest to find early United States Marine Corps sword in any condition, and this one is complete with the original scabbard. It was originally a Widmann design. It retains the original grip and wire. The blade was cleaned and show pitting. The original scabbard retains all original ring mounts with the top mount designed with the frog device. Also, on the back side of the top mound you can see the shadow of the number "104" from a collector's inventory paint. The leather was repaired below the second mount. Again, this is a very rarely seen sword and would be the center piece in any collection of early American swords, especially a Marine Corps sword collection. $2475.00

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