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| Nice M1840 Federal NCO Sword, 1863 Dated, and U.S. Inspected |
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Here is a Nice M1840 Federal NCO Sword, 1863 Dated, and U.S. Inspected ! The sword is tight and has the standard 32 inch blade. Like most the leather scabbard has been broken, but someone wrapped the break with leather and sewed it. There is still some black tape around it towards the drag, probably holding the drag on. The throat of the scabbard is missing one pin, but is still tight. One ricasso of the sword is marked, “ U.S. AHC 1863.” AHC is most likely Archibald H. Ceiley who was a U.S. Arms Inspector in 1862 & 1863. The other ricasso is so worn, it is not possible to read the manufacturer’s mark, but it is likely Ames. AHC is also stamped into the guard of the grip and still easily visible. A good representative example of An 1863 Dated, U.S. NCO Sword that Displays Fine !
$475 plus shipping
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| Nice Model 1840 U.S. Artillery Saber & Scabbard |
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| Here is a Nice Model 1840 U.S. Artillery Saber & Scabbard ! The 32.5 inch blade still has its original point, and shows very few edges nicks. One ricasso appears completely blank, while the other side shows a very faint and partial “U.S. & 186_” the last number being indiscernible. There are several small dark areas of modest discoloration or light pitting on the blade, but nothing too bad. Someone has polished the brass guard probably fairly recently, but the original leather on the grip is nearly all intact, with a few splits here and there, and original wire wrap all there and tight. I think the leather washer on the blade is original too. No play in the grip, still nice and tight. The scabbard has been silver plated likely for use in parades or a G.A.R. Hall or Post, though the plating is wearing thin in places. It is also faintly marked on one side of the drag with the U.S. Inspector’s initials of “J.C.W.” Overall, a Nice Displaying Original U.S. Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber !
$695 plus shipping
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| Nice All Original U.S. M1860 Cavalry Saber & Scabbard Manufactured by the Ames Co. in 1863 |
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| Here is a Nice All Original U.S. M1860 Cavalry Saber & Scabbard Manufactured by the Ames Co. in 1863 ! It measures 41 inches total length, with an approximately 35 inch blade, and fits its scabbard like a glove. There is no play in the grip or guard, and the entire saber is still tight. The left ricasso is marked, “Ames Mfg. Co Chicopee Mass” and the right ricasso is marked, “US ADK 1863.” Though the grip is still tight and retains all of its original wire wrap, only about 30% of the original leather remains. The blade is in very good condition still retaining its point and barely showing any edge nicks, still retaining a nice sheen with only very minor dark areas. The quillon, or top edge of the brass guard, has been bent forward almost 90 degrees, as was sometimes done to make the saber easier to draw from the scabbard while mounted. Overall, Just a Nice All Original U.S. M1860 Cavalry Saber Manufactured by the Ames Co. in 1863 !
$695 plus shipping
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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, but it IS an actual Civil War Period M1860 Field & Staff Officer’s Sword !
$1200 REDUCED $1000 plus shipping
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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 !
$95 plus shipping
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| Nicely Preserved Excavated Martini Henry 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.
$75 plus shipping
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| Rough Relic of an M1850 Field Officer’s Sword |
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| Here is a Rough Relic of an M1850 Field Officer’s Sword ! Though it started life as a Horstmann Field Officer Sword it has had a rough life with several modifications. First the scabbard is obviously not original, but I think for an 1810-1840 Militia Artillery Sword. Minus the drag it measures 29 inches. The guard has been cut out from the pommel to about mid way forward. The blade has been broken and repaired and now measures 29.5 inches long. The grip is missing its wrap and wire, but is amazingly still tight to the blade. What is left of the guard is loose. Someone etched the name “Helmer Hansson” on the middle brass band of the scabbard, but I did a quick check of the records and could not find him. A Rough Old Relic of a Field Officer’s Sword, But Probably the Cheapest in the World ! [ K.I. ]
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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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