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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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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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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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