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Blades
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Confederate

1. EXTREMELY Rare and in very nice condition.  Confederate manufactured and "Tennessee Marked" Confederate Cavalry Saber and Scabbard.  The blade is nice and smooth with a darkening grey-brown patina and has the classic Confederate unstopped fuller.  The guard has a beautiful uncleaned deep bronze patina and is marked "MEMPHIS - Novelty Works - Thos. Leech and Co."  Only a rare few Confederate Cavalry sabers were ever "maker marked".  The grip has old cord covering the original leather grip, and I'm not exactly sure why, but I have seen this same thing on two other Confederate sabers.  Maybe it was to make the grip a little larger ??  This saber was on display for many years in the Tennessee Civil War Museum located at the base of Lookout Mtn. at Chattanooga, TN.  It is an artifact that only a few museums in the entire country have.--$5,850.
2. Beautiful condition Confederate Foot Officer's sword made on the style of a "Haiman Style" Confederate cavalry saber with a 3-branch brass guard, but with a shorter and more straight foot officer type blade.  This is actually a style Confederate sword that you rarely see.  It has a nice clean blade and original wrap and wire on the grip.  The sword did not have a scabbard when it surfaced - and has had a professional quality correct reproduction scabbard made to display with the sword.  A really nice looking and rare Confederate sword.--$2,950.
3. Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" heavy cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is clean just beginning to grey with age.  It is marked "Solingen - S & K".  The leather grip was restored in 1961 and looks very nice now.  The brass guard is in nice condition with a dark, uncleaned patina and the metal scabbard is pretty with just a couple little service dings.  1840 Heavy Cavalry sabers were extensively carried by both "U.S." and "C.S." cavalry during the Civil War.  Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest carried one as did many in his command.  This is a nice looking example of this historic old weapon and was on display in the Lotz House Civil War Museum in Franklin, TN. for many years.--$750.
4. Super - Super rare - right out of the bushes - Confederate Manufactured but unmarked "Thomas - Griswold & Co. - New Orleans" C.S. CAVALRY OFFICER'S saber.  Untouched - uncleaned - with attic brown patina from tip to tip.  These beautiful sabers are among the most popular of all Confederate Officer Sabers.--$3,650.  {Back in better economic times - I sold one of these - Not a bit nicer than this one for $4,500.}
5. Nice condition American made Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" heavy cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade has a smooth grey-brown aged patina and is marked "Sheble and Fisher - Philadelphia".  The grip has original wrap and wire, but is worn through to wood in areas from being carried and the brass guard has a thick brown - never cleaned - aged patina.  The iron scabbard has an uncleaned brown patina as well with lots of service wear in the ring mounts and several small service dings.  Both U.S. and C.S. cavalry extensively carried Model 1840 heavy cavalry sabers and this is one that you can clearly see went places and saw actual service.  It is out of the Middle Tennessee area, so could very well have been "C.S." carried.--$850.
6. Attic relic condition import Model 1833 import officer's sword and scabbard.  This was just brought in out of the local area and was almost surely "C.S." carried.  The blade has an aged brown-grey patina and is marked "Proved" on one side and "Solingen" on the other.  The grip is worn down to wood and the scabbard has wear and several dings from actual field use.  I only wish this artifact could tell it's story !!--$595.
7. Very, very rare and nice condition "Thomas Griswold and Co. - New Orleans" Confederate Foot Officer's sword in the original scabbard that it was carried in.  The sword itself has a pleasing, never cleaned, attic brown patina with traces of engraving visible here and there through the dark, aged patina and deep, sharp "Thos. Griswold and Co. - New Orleans" blade mark.  The sword has original wrap and wire in very nice condition.  The brass mounted leather scabbard is in nice condition as well, and came out of the family with the sword but some feel it could be an imported scabbard rather than a Griswold product - Others feel it to be a Griswold manufactured scabbard.  I'm unsure of who made it, but know that it has been with the sword all along.  This is a wonderful Confederate officer's sword that any collector would treasure.--$8,500.SOLD

1. Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is clean marked "1865-US-JCW" and on the reverse a few letters of the Emerson and Silver mark can still be seen.  The grip has original wrap and wire and is in very attractive condition and  the brass guard has a rich aged patina.  The iron scabbard has a smooth brown patina and is without a single dent.  This is a Model 1860 saber that would look really nice on any wall.--$795.
2. Very nice condition Ames "1863" date light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is just beginning to darken with age and is marked - "U.S. - 1863 - Ames Mfg. Co."  The brass guard has been intentionally bent forward and has a large letter "K" engraved on it.  The grip has original wrap and wire and the iron scabbard has a beautiful - never cleaned - attic brown patina.--$895.
3. Very nice condition early 1840 era "Eaglehead" Militia officer saber with ornately engraved blade - ivory grip - and in original leather scabbard.  You would be hard pressed to find a more beautiful example.  It is out of the collection of Mr. Clapp - who was very instrumental in the founding of The Georgia Antique Arms Collector's Asso.--$850.
4. Model 1850 Union Foot Officer's sword and scabbard marked "Horstmann - Philadelphia".  The blade is clean with visible engraving top to bottom and the grip retains original sharkskin wrap and wire.  The leather scabbard is complete with about average age flaking to the leather and a nice aged patina to the brass guard and the brass scabbard mounts.  This is out of a Southern Kentucky estate and is an attractive example of the standard Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword used in the American Civil War.--$895.
5. Nice condition Model 1860 light cavalry saber with original scabbard.  The blade is clean just beginning to darken with age.  It is marked "U. S. - Mansfield and Lamb - 1864".  The grip is complete with original wrap and wire and a rich aged patina on the guard.  The scabbard has a smooth dark uncleaned patina and deep ring wear in the mount indicating lots of time in the saddle.  This is a first class example of the classic saber of the American Civil War.--$895.
6. Relic find Model 1860 Ames light cavalry saber found in a barn in North Florida.  The saber is marked "Ames Mfg. Co. - 1864".  This saber is a fine relic just as it is, but would restore nicely if desired.--$350.SOLD
7. Nicely engraved non-regulation silver hilted Civil War imported Federal Foot Officer's sword and scabbard.  The blade remains quite clean with visible ornate engraving top to bottom.  The German silver guard is really pretty and originally had a "fold down" flap on the inside, but it appears that the soldier didn't like it being there and removed it.  It has 100% original sharkskin wrap and wire intact.  The scabbard is German silver as well and shows lots of "drag wear" and "ring mount wear" indicating this sword was actually carried a great deal and quite likely went through several battles.  This is a quality and historic Civil War Officer's sword.--$695.SOLD
8. Very nice condition Model 1840 Federal Light Artillery saber and scabbard.  The blade is clean just beginning to gently mellow with age.  It is marked "U.S. - 1864 - Ames Mfg. Co. - Chicopee".  The grip is nice with original wrap and wire and the cast brass guard has a beautiful - never cleaned - bronze age patina.  The scabbard is also in nice condition with a smooth - never cleaned - chocolate brown patina.--$950.
9. Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  This one has a clean, bright blade just beginning to grey with age and having remnants of some old plating.  It is marked "Emerson and Silver - U.S. - 186 {1}" I think.  The last digit of the date is somewhat hard to make out.  The grip is pretty with original wrap and wire.  The scabbard is in nice condition as well, but it also has remnants of old plating.  My guess is that it is likely an old Veteran's Hall saber as they loved to paint and plate artifacts.  The saber has a great display look on the wall.--$750.
10. "Attic" condition "1863" date Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade has a deep, dark 150 year old chocolate brown patina and is marked "U.S. - 1863 - Mansfield and Lamb".  The grip is worn down to wood and reminds you of an old banister rail.  The scabbard has a thick brown patina as well.  This saber has a pleasing "out of the attic" look and is a great buy for the money.--$695.
11. 1800s era English "Lion Head" hunting sword.  Nut on the rear of the cast brass guard is a modern replacement - otherwise, it's all old.  This would be a wonderful inexpensive "first antique sword" for a young collector.--$95.
12. Extremely rare early "straight line" mark Roby manufactured Model 1860 cavalry saber and scabbard.  These were among Roby's first production and is one of 410 produced and manufactured in early 1861.  The saber is marked "Roby & Co." and not dated.  I've had only 3 or 4 of these in 35 years.--$895.
13. Just brought into the shop today -- Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is grey-brown with natural patina from the years and is marked "U.S.-1864-Emerson & Silver".  The brass guard has a rich, aged, bronze patina and original wrap and wire on the grip.  The scabbard has a thick, brown - never cleaned patina and several small dings and marks from actual service in the saddle.  A great example that REALLY DID see the "Elephant".--$795.
14. Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard recently found in the attic of an old home near Spring Hill, TN.  The saber is dated 1864 and quite likely was left as both the Union and Confederate armies passed on the way to and from the Battles of Franklin and Nashville, TN. in Nov. of 1864.  The saber has a clean blade marked "U.S. - 1864 - Mansfield and Lamb" and has original leather wrap and wire still on the grip.  Both the brass guard and the iron scabbard have a deep aged - never cleaned - patina.  This is a very pretty and quite historic cavalry saber at a super price.--$795.
15. High grade Model 1850 Civil War Union foot officer's sword and scabbard.  The blade is bright and clean with visible "U. S. and Eagle" engraving top to bottom.  The grip has original sharkskin and wire with just enough wear to show that it was used.  The brass guard is unusually ornate with a beautiful rich, aged patina.  The metal scabbard is a little bit longer than the sword but has been with the sword a long, long time and it too, has a pleasing uncleaned, aged grey-brown patina.  This sword has really excellent display eye appeal.--$1,150.

Bayonets

1. Beautiful condition original .577 cal. Enfield triangular socket bayonet in it's original leather scabbard.  This would be the perfect compliment to display with your 3-band infantry Enfield musket.--$375.
2. Pretty condition 58 cal. Springfield or contract socket bayonet in it's original leather scabbard.  If you have a nice Springfield or contract 58 cal. 3-band musket - This would be a sweet compliment to give it that museum quality look.--$375.
3. Nice condition 69 cal. Model 1816 friction fit triangular socket bayonet.  Deep, sharp "U.S." mark on the blade and a perfect compliment to display with your 69 cal. Model 1816 musket.--$195.
4. Very nice condition 58 cal. triangular socket bayonet correct for the Springfield or any of the 1861 contract rifled muskets.  This was apparently state or private purchase as there is no "U.S." stamp.--$175.
5. Early 69 cal. Model 1816 bayonet that has been modified to go on the end of a pole.  My guess is that it was either used as a crude pike or more likely a fish "Gig" to help feed the troops.  It's out of the local area, so {not surprisingly}, I suspect was C.S. used.  I did lots of that when I was young and I can tell you that it is a VERY effective fishing method {although "now" maybe a bit less than legal}.--$95.
6. Excellent condition Civil War saber bayonet in original leather scabbard.  The bayonet is along the lines of the "1862 Zouave", but isn't exactly the same as you typically see.  It is probably just a variant of that bayonet.  The socket hole is about .87 in. in diameter.--$395.
7. 69 cal. Model 1816 friction fit triangular socket bayonet.  It has a smooth brown attic patina and would be a wonderful compliment to your 1816 musket.--$175.