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| RARELY Encountered ACTUAL Civil War Period U.S. Model 1860 Field & Staff Officer's Sword & Scabbard |
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Here is a Rarely Encountered Actual Civil War Period Production, U.S. Model 1860 Field & Staff Officer’s Sword ! Most of these you will see are post war, but this example shows all the characteristics of War Date Production. Formally adopted by regulation in 1872, this pattern was prescribed for all infantry officers, and used until 1902. The Civil War Period characteristics displayed on this example include a horn grip, as prescribed in the 1860 regulations, a blade that is elliptical in cross section, not diamond shaped, a single upper scabbard ring, plain non-decorated scabbard drag, and plain folding counter guard. Overall length in the scabbard is right at 37 inches, while the blade itself measures about 30.75 inches long. It is showing its age, with the grip being a bit loose, though not coming apart. Several of the donuts on the horn grip, show hairline cracks. The blade shows several small dark areas of pitting mostly on one side, but no active rust, and the leather washer is gone. One screw is missing on the drag, and the other has worked out some, though it and the drag are tight. The blade is engraved with the maker’s name, “W. H. Horstmann & Sons – Philadelphia,” on one side. Both sides are engraved with a panoply of arms, and eagle bearing a banner with the motto, “E Pluribus Unum.” The folding counter guard still operates just as it should, and most of the brass shows remnants of gold gilt on top of a mellow patina. Many sword collections are missing a REAL CIVIL WAR PERIOD M1860 F&S, and this is only the second one I’ve ever had. Not the prettiest in the world by a long shot, but it IS an actual Civil War Period M1860 Field & Staff Officer’s Sword !
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| Nice Modified Austrian Yager Saber Bayonet |
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| Here's a good non dug example of the M1849 Austrian Yager Carbine sword-socket bayonet ! Iron/Steel is still in good shape with no active rust or pitting present. Tip has been cut down and rounded, and the socket has been shortened considerably, with a hole drilled thru both sides. You can just see where the slot used to be on the right side. I have seen examples like this, with rounded points, and a hole thru a modified socket, described as a make-do CS Militia Sword, but haven't seen any documentation to that effect. Could very likely have been done post-war, to insert a wooden handle, and use as a corn knife.There are many examples of all types of bayonets, converted post-war to use as hoes, scythes, or farm knives. Just don't know. However, there were many of these imported at the beginning of the Civil War, and used by both sides. An unusual bayonet, that displays nicely, and may have more history than I know !
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| Non Dug Pattern 1853 Enfield Bayonet |
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Here is a Nice Non-dug Enfield Pattern Socket Bayonet ! It is missing the lock ring, but otherwise in very good condition. It is 21 inches in overall length, with a socket 2 & 15/16ths long, and blade length of about 17.5 inches. On the top flat of the blade near the socket it is marked, “T.M”. On the socket where it would have been under the lock ring is what looks like a small number 8. There are no other markings, and no British War Department markings, so it was likely produced for export. The top of the socket along the full length looks like it split and was repaired. The inside socket diameter is about .800 but many of the Birmingham/export bayonets measure that. A Nice Non-dug Enfield Pattern Bayonet !
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| Nicely Preserved Excavated Enfield Bayonet |
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I gave this a quick look over when I got it and listed and sold it. Customer though wrote me back and said “I don’t think it’s an Enfield.” So, I gave him a refund and he sent it back. After a careful look at what he saw I now know it is in fact a socket bayonet for the P53 Enfield, BUT, it has a post war alteration of having a bushing installed in the socket to make it fit a Martini Henry Rifle. It was a make do modification done with surplus Enfield Bayonets, until a new 25 inch long bayonet could be manufactured specifically for the 1876 Martini. I never try to deceive anyone, just simply didn’t give this a close enough look the first time. It is still a historic Excellent Condition Excavated Enfield Bayonet but with a post war modification. Lock ring is still present and the iron is strong with no active rusting or flaking. It’s in such wonderfully preserved condition I think it has been out of the ground for a long time. Superb Example of an Excavated British Bayonet modified for the Martini Henry Rifle. Measures approximately 20.25 inches long with a 17 inch blade. Recovery location Unknown.
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| Fine Confederate L. Haiman & Bro., Columbus, Georgia, Cavalry Saber & Original Brass Mounted Lap Seam Scabbard |
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Here is a Fine Southern Manufactured Confederate Cavalry Saber & Scabbard ! Both the saber and the scabbard exhibit characteristics of those produced by L. Haiman & Bro., of Columbus, Georgia, including; the cant of the grip, profile of the blade, crude soldered lap seam scabbard, with heavy brass rings, & throat and drag also soldered. Though many of the Haiman examples have an oilcloth wrap, with single strand iron wire, this one is unusual in that the wrap appears to be leather, and the wire is single strand copper, that has been pulled through a die to square it off. Unlike some of the Haiman examples you will see, all the wire on the grip appears to still be present and tight, and the throat is still present on the scabbard. The grip and hilt are tight to the blade and there is virtually no “wiggle” in the saber. The blade shows a mostly smooth gray color, just a very few small fleabites on the edge, and considerable pitting on the last 8-9 inches as you approach the toe or point. This is not uncommon on Confederate sabers, and sometimes indicates that post war it sat upright in a corner somewhere, with condensation moisture running down inside the scabbard. The blade measures approximately 35 inches with the total length being almost 41 inches. All the brass shows a wonderful mellow golden reddish patina, indicating its copper content.
This saber was once owned by John Sexton, a known authority on Confederate edged weapons, and later by Steve Sylvia, Publisher of North South Trader. A Very Nice Confederate Cavalry Saber Manufactured by L. Haiman & Bro. Of Columbus, Georgia, and showing all the traits of Southern Production !
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| Fine M1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber by Horstmann Philadelpia - Silver Painted Scabbard likely from GAR Hall Display |
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Here is a Very Nice Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber, a.k.a.
The Wrist breaker ! An American made version, manufactured
by Horstmann of Philadelphia, it is completely original and in
it's original scabbard ! Scabbard has an old coat of silver paint,
which likely indicates it hung in a G.A.R. Hall, or saw use during
parades. Scabbard fine though, with throat & carry rings intact,
& no major dents, just one tiny rust thru spot at the very bottom
near the drag. Saber also in fine shape, with full length blade
having 7-8 small nicks on the edge, showing honest use.
Maker's mark of “ HORSTMANN PHILAD'A” easily legible
on left ricasso. Grip still retains it's original leather and wire
wrap. Leather is worn some as usually seen on originals, and
wire has one or two strands loose near the pommel, but still
intact. Brass guard has a tiny bit of play, but not bad at all.
Most of the sabers sitting in southern state arsenals at the
beginning of the war, were American manufactured Model
1840's, so you know a good number of these were carried
by Confederate Cavalry. A Nice Original M1840 Heavy
Cavalry Saber !
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| Nice M1840 Light Artillery Saber Made by Ames Mfg. Co and Dated 1863, with Scabbard. |
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Here is a Fine U.S. Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber, Manufactured by the Ames Mfg. Co. and dated 1863 ! The 32.5 inch long blade shows a few small areas of discoloration on both sides, but no serious pitting, and a nice nearly blemish free, though dull edge, with original point also intact. The ricasso on the left side shows a clear maker’s mark of, “Ames Mfg Co. Chicopee Mass.”. The ricasso on the right side shows the mark of “U.S.” followed by, “ADK” [ With the D looking double stamped ], and the date of “1863.” The grip still retains all of its worn leather wrap and twisted wire, and grip and blade are tight together with no noticeable play. The steel scabbard was painted silver long ago, with a good portion of that paint remaining, possibly for display in a G.A.R.. hall or use in parades. Only mark on the scabbard is a “U.S.” on the drag. A Nice Tight, & Clean Example of the US M1840 Light Artillery Saber, with easily legible markings, & produced Mid-War by the Ames Co. !
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| Nice ca. 1810-1840 Militia Light Artillery Saber - F.W. Widmann Philadelphia |
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Here is a Very Good ca.1810-1840 Militia Light Artillery
Saber ! Unlike many of this pattern, this one is American
maker marked too ! Though it probably missed action in
the War of 1812, many of these sabers saw service in the
Mexican War, & even early in the Civil War. Saber has a
33.5 inch long single edge blade with 8 or 9 minor flea bites,
and a tiny bit of pitting on the last 1.5 inches at the tip. Rest
of the blade has a salt & pepper look. Blade, grip, and guard
are tight with very little if any play. Grip still retains 80-90%
of its original leather wrap worn only on the high points, and
all of its original double twist copper wire. Makers’ mark of
“F.W. Widmann Philad.” stamped in relief on front of cross
guard. Widmann is better known for his Marine Swords, and
presentation swords, but apparently also produced “working
man” sabers. Original leather scabbard is present with no
breaks and brass mounts. Some stitching loss on the back
but scabbard hasn’t opened up like you sometimes see.
Brass drag is very secure, but middle and upper mounts
are loose and will slide some. Ring on upper mount is an
old brass washer replacement. These Early Sabers are
not uncommon, but to see them US Maker marked is !
A Nice Early 1800s Artillery Saber that Displays
Great !
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| Very Fine Non-Regulation 1850 US Field & Staff Officer's Sword w/1902 Knot |
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Here is a Fine Condition Non Regulation US M1850 Field & Staff Officer’s Sword ! Both Sword and scabbard are in outstanding condition, and there is also a very nice gold and black sword knot tied on the sword guard. The knot is NOT period, but a 1902 pattern, that looks good with the sword, and is often sold for $125 to $150 by itself. Sword grip retains 95% or more of it’s original fishskin grip with all wire wrap intact and tight. Grip and guard are tight to the blade with virtually no play. Device on guard is “E Pluribus Unum”over an Eagle, over the cut-out letters US, with all the brass having a wonderful mellow patina. Engraved blade
has floral sprays with US upside down on the left side, and floral sprays, with a spread wing eagle over a bannerwith E Pluribus Unum, on the right side. Blade measures 30.5 inches in length. Top of blade spine shows “ Iron Proof” mark, likely indicating this sword is an import. Knot is about 13.5 inches long. Scabbard appears to be a blue that is mostly gone to a smooth brown patina, with brass mounts, throat, and drag. A Fine Non Regulation US M1850 Civil War Field & Staff Officer’s Sword, that Displays Beautifully !
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