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    Confederate

  1. nashvilleplow.JPG (48753 bytes)nashvilleplowclose.JPG (47606 bytes)nashvilleplowhilt.JPG (69226 bytes)nashvilleplowmrk.JPG (67190 bytes)nashvilleplowcsa.JPG (68476 bytes)Just in the door - Beautiful aged, rich patina Nashville Plow Works Cavalry Officer's saber {without scabbard}.  The blade has a smooth dark attic patina with virtually no pitting at all.  During the Civil War era the blade was re-profiled at the tip to make it a tad shorter.  This was likely done for an officer that was a little shorter or either the tip of the saber got broken and needed to be re-shaped to a normal profile and tip.  Either way - It's been as it is forever.  The grip has original leather and wire but is worn through to wood in several areas.  The brass guard has a beautiful rich aged patina and a "NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS - C.S.A." that you can read from across the room.  When you hold this one to your ear - not only is it playing "Dixie" - but you have to turn the volume down - It's SO loud !!!--$8,750.
  2. grisfoot.JPG (46982 bytes)grisfootclose.JPG (56269 bytes)grisfootout.JPG (49376 bytes)grisoutclose.JPG (57879 bytes)grisfootgrip.JPG (62428 bytes)grisfootmrk.JPG (59930 bytes)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.
  3. dufilho.JPG (49746 bytes)dufilhogrd.JPG (60246 bytes)dufilhogrip.JPG (59550 bytes)I'm selling this for a friend and have had it listed for a while.  He just called and said to re-price it to move so here is a great Confederate officer sword at a "Recession price"!!  Very nice condition unmarked "Dufilho" of New Orleans Confederate Foot officer's sword {without scabbard}.  The blade is clean just beginning to darken in areas with age and faint original Confederate engraving showing through the patina.  The grip has original wrap and wire and a rich, uncleaned patina on the brass guard.  This is a first class Confederate officer's sword that any collector would be proud to own.--$2,495.
  4. local40.JPG (36818 bytes)local40close.JPG (55590 bytes)Fresh out of the attic of an old antebellum Sparta, TN. home.  Sparta was the home of "Dibrell's" Confederate cavalry and this "Old Wristbreaker" came from within a couple miles of Gen. Dibrell's actual home.  It is completely untouched as found and almost surely saw "C.S." useage and at a price almost anyone can afford.--$395.
  5. texasgroup.JPG (56890 bytes)texasgroupclose.JPG (73136 bytes)texasgroupphoto.JPG (49202 bytes)texasgroupcs.JPG (60513 bytes)texasgroupsaber.JPG (56459 bytes)texasgroupbuckle.JPG (62750 bytes)This is no doubt the finest Texas grouping that I have ever had to offer.  It was purchased a number of years ago directly out of the Texas estate by the Lotz House Civil War Museum in Franklin, TN. and still has the museum's ID numbers on the items.  The estate belonged to William J. Stafford of the 27th Texas Cavalry and consists of William's super rare trans-Mississippi style Confederate manufactured cavalry saber in it's original excellent condition BROWN LEATHER scabbard, his "Regulation Style" C.S. oval waist belt plate on the original leather belt, and two photos of William.  This grouping was one of the Lotz House Museum's finest displays and will no doubt be a wonderful long term investment grade grouping for someone.--$18,500.

Union

  1. xcelamesft.JPG (43518 bytes)xcelamesftclose.JPG (47831 bytes)xcelamesftout.JPG (46388 bytes)xcelamesftoutclos.JPG (64443 bytes)xcelamesftscbmrk.JPG (53760 bytes)xcelamesftmrkclos.JPG (52047 bytes)xcelamesftus.JPG (41084 bytes)Exceptionally nice condition Model 1850 Ames Foot Officer's Sword in original Ames marked leather scabbard.  The blade is clean and bright with deep, crisp engraving top to bottom and a sharp Ames mark.  The grip has original wrap and wire with the brass guard just beginning to tone with age.  The scabbard is one of the best that I've ever seen - strong as can be and absolutely no flaking.  The top mount is, of course, Ames marked as well.  I have seen Ames Foot Officer Swords no better than this one sell in the $3,500. range.  Truly depression priced.--$2,250.SOLD
  2. 1864mansandlamb.JPG (45683 bytes)1864mansandlambclos.JPG (61618 bytes)1864mansandlambout.JPG (50945 bytes)1864mansandlamboutclos.JPG (58617 bytes)1864mansandlambgrp.JPG (55808 bytes)1864mansandlambdate.JPG (59225 bytes)1864mansandlambmrk.JPG (50637 bytes)Really first class Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is bright and clean crisply marked "U.S. - 1864 - Mansfield and Lamb".  The grip is in nice condition as well with original wrap and wire and the scabbard is in great shape with a smooth, chocolate brown aged attic patina.  Anyone would be pleased to have this saber in their collection.--$895.
  3. brsscbeglhead.JPG (41068 bytes)brsscheglheadclos.JPG (50089 bytes)brsscbeglheadout.JPG (46219 bytes)brsscbeglheadotclos.JPG (63155 bytes)brsscbeglheadgrp.JPG (56715 bytes)brsscbeglheadengrv.JPG (55433 bytes)Really pretty 1810 - 1820 era Militia Officer's Eagle Head saber in it's original brass scabbard.  The blade has intricate gold gilted engraving with no pitting at all.  The original ivory grip is intact and perfect.  The brass scabbard is complete with a rich, aged patina and has numerous little dings and marks from 200 years service and existence.  Every collection should have at least one ornate old Eagle Head Saber.--$1,200.
  4. horstfoot.JPG (42013 bytes)horstfootclose.JPG (62426 bytes)horstfootout.JPG (44543 bytes)horstfootoutclose.JPG (52177 bytes)horstfootscbmrk.JPG (42634 bytes)horstfootengrvng.JPG (57535 bytes)Model 1850 American marked Federal Foot Officer's sword and scabbard.  The blade is just beginning to grey with age with deep, crisp engraving top to bottom.  The sword was made by Horstmann and is marked "W. H. Horstmann - Philadelphia" in the engraving.  The grip has original sharkskin and wire and is in very good condition.  The sword came in a rare "Ames" marked scabbard.  The scabbard is missing the drag and re-enforced with tape - but is a very rare Ames scabbard that could easily be restored.--$595.  {I have seen Ames scabbards sell for that by themselves}SOLD
  5. 1863emerson.JPG (41526 bytes)1863emersonclose.JPG (53411 bytes)1863emersonout.JPG (47977 bytes)1863emersonoutclos.JPG (55296 bytes)1863emersongrp.JPG (53117 bytes)1863emersonmrk.JPG (59920 bytes)1863emersondate.JPG (69026 bytes)Really pretty 1863 date Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is clean just beginning to grey with age.  It is marked "U.S. - 1863 - Emerson and Silver".  The grip has original wrap and wire and is much nicer than most you see.  The brass guard has a rich - aged - uncleaned patina and the scabbard is equally as nice.  This is a saber and scabbard that anyone would be pleased to own.--$895.
  6. 1820eglhead.JPG (44382 bytes)1820eaglheadname.JPG (68514 bytes)1820eglheadclose.JPG (59175 bytes)1820eglheadruby.JPG (56237 bytes)1820eglheadgrp.JPG (60388 bytes)Very nice condition "IDed" 1820 era "Eagle Head" Infantry officer saber and scabbard.  The blade remains sparkling bright and the ivory grip is complete and strong.  The brass guard and eagle head still retain lots of the original silver wash.  The original leather scabbard is complete and strong tip to tip. The brass mounts retain lots of original silver wash as well and the center mount has an inlaid stone that I think is a ruby.  The soldier's name "M. P. Sturtevant" is cut into the top brass mount with a pinknife.  I haven't tried to research him but figure he is probably from the early 1800s.  This is a beautiful saber and almost 200 years old.  IMPORTANT -----
    Research has revealed that this sword probably belonged to Martin Parris Sturtevant of Middlesex, Mass.  Sturtevant was born on September 10, 1791 in Butterfield, Maine.  He was the son of David and Mercy (Parris) Sturtevant of Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts.  He married Betsey Barker and served as armorer under Alexander Parris' (probably a relative) Company of Artificers of the State of Vermont in 1814.  Sturtevant died on May 29, 1852 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts.--$1,250.
  7. 1820egleartsaber.JPG (40124 bytes)1820egleartsaberclose.JPG (53936 bytes)1820egleartsaberout.JPG (48745 bytes)1820egleartsaberoutclos.JPG (61612 bytes)Excellent condition 1820 era "Eagle Head" Artillery officer's sword with original leather scabbard.  The blade is clean just beginning to grey with age.  The grip remains as nice as new and the original leather scabbard is complete and strong with no repairs.  This is a first class early "Eagle Head".--$1,250.
  8. amesfootswd.JPG (44815 bytes)amesfootswdclose.JPG (61246 bytes)amesfootswdout.JPG (44638 bytes)amesfootswdgiltgrd.JPG (60439 bytes)amesfootswdmark.JPG (72480 bytes)amesfootswdmker.JPG (43703 bytes)Sparkling bright Model 1850 Ames Foot Officer's sword in original leather scabbard.  The blade is the non-etched style and is as bright and clean as new with a deep, sharp "Ames - Chicopee, Mass." maker's mark.  The scabbard is in good condition as well except for one area just above the drag {the usual spot} where it is weak or broken and is re-enforced with tape.  Both the brass sword guard and the scabbard mounts are covered with near 100% gold gilt.  The top scabbard mount is crisply marked "Ames Mfg. Co. - Chicopee, Mass."  How long has it been since you saw a nice gilted Ames marked sword and Ames marked scabbard for this price.--$950.SOLD
  9. 64mansandlmb.JPG (41893 bytes)64mansandlmbclose.JPG (54895 bytes)64mansandlmbout.JPG (46303 bytes)64mansandlmboutclose.JPG (54230 bytes)64mansandlmbmrkanddte.JPG (51263 bytes)64mansandlmbmrk.JPG (65363 bytes)Very nice condition Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade has a smooth gently aging grey - brown patina crisply marked "U.S. - 1864 - Mansfield and Lamb".  The grip has original wrap and wire and the brass guard has a rich, never cleaned, bronze patina.  The iron scabbard is equally as pretty just beginning to darken with age.  This saber has that "straight out of the attic" look that every collector loves to see.--$895.
  10. 1863amescavlry.JPG (47509 bytes)1863amescavlryclose.JPG (47632 bytes)1863amescavlryout.JPG (48840 bytes)1863amescvlryoutclose.JPG (45947 bytes)1863amescvlrygrp.JPG (57944 bytes)1863amescvlrymrk.JPG (43993 bytes)1863amescvlrydate.JPG (61016 bytes)Very attractive 1863 date "Ames" cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is clean marked "U.S. - 1863 - Ames Mfg. Co."  the grip is in good condition with original wrap and wire.  The scabbard has a smooth aged "attic" brown patina with only a couple small normal use dings showing actual service and being carried.  This one is "mid-war" and the most popular maker of all - "Ames".--$895.
  11. 1840pearlgrp.JPG (51730 bytes)1840pearlgrpclose.JPG (63951 bytes)1840pearlgrpcloser.JPG (57591 bytes)1840pearlgrpout.JPG (50037 bytes)1840pearlgrpmkr.JPG (52760 bytes)1840pearlgrpengrv.JPG (54783 bytes)Absolutely stunningly beautiful 1840era Mother of Pearl handle U.S. militia officer's sword in original solid brass scabbard.  This is a "Horstmann and Son" maker and has ornate U.S. engraving top to bottom on the blade.  In addition, the sword has at least 70 % original gold gilting remaining.  The Mother of Pearl grips remain as nice as new.  This sword is first class all the way.--$2,750.
  12. excellfoot.JPG (39947 bytes)excellfootclose.JPG (61144 bytes)excellfootout.JPG (51864 bytes)excellfooteng1.JPG (56327 bytes)excellfooteng2.JPG (62094 bytes)excellfooyeng3.JPG (56856 bytes)excellfooteng4.JPG (62705 bytes)Model 1850 Import Union Foot Officer's sword in original leather scabbard.  The blade is sparkling bright with near 100% frosting still on the engraving - just beautiful.  The grip has original wrap and replaced correct wire.  The leather scabbard is complete and very solid.  You won't see a more rich, never cleaned, age patina as the brass guard and scabbard mounts on this sword have.  I think anyone would be impressed with the fine engraving this sword has.--$1,150.
  13. 1862emandsil.JPG (47446 bytes)1862mansandlmbclose.JPG (63930 bytes)1862mansandlmbout.JPG (52157 bytes)1862mansandlmbmrk.JPG (47034 bytes)1862mansandlmbdate.JPG (54543 bytes)Really pretty condition and nice early 1862 date Mansfield and Lamb Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is sparkling clean crisply marked "Mansfield and Lamb - 1862 - U.S." and the grip has original wrap and wire in excellent condition.  The scabbard has a smooth gently ageing grey patina with only one small service ding.  This is a saber anyone would be proud to have on the wall.--$975.SOLD
  14. cutlasswogrd.JPG (42418 bytes)cutlasswogrdclose.JPG (63076 bytes)cutlasswogrdmrk.JPG (59310 bytes)Model 1860 Union Naval cutlass in nice shape BUT someone years ago removed the massive brass knuckle guard.  The blade is clean and the "U.S.N." mark is clearly legible.  A nice marked 1860 "U.S.N." cutlass at a bargain price.--$250.
  15. 64eandssaber.JPG (45332 bytes)64eandssaberclose.JPG (54002 bytes)64eandssaberout.JPG (46144 bytes)64eandssaberoutclose.JPG (51807 bytes)64eandssabermrk.JPG (51832 bytes)64eandssaberdte.JPG (49410 bytes)Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard made by "Emerson and Silver" and dated 1864.  The blade is clean gently darkening with age and marked "Emerson and Silver - U. S. - 1864".  The grip is in nice condition with original wrap and wire.  The scabbard has a nice uncleaned, attic brown patina with the normal small marks of actual service.  This is a good honest first class example of the classic saber of the American Civil War.--$895.
  16. 65robycav.JPG (45934 bytes)65robycavclose.JPG (49573 bytes)65robycavmrk.JPG (52487 bytes)65robycavdte.JPG (63920 bytes)Model 1860 "Roby" light cavalry saber {only without scabbard}.  The saber was just brought in and is untouched.  The blade is clean beginning to darken here and there with age.  It is marked "C. Roby - W. Chelmsford - 1865" and has original wrap on the grip but is missing the wire.  The brass guard has a nice - never cleaned - rich, aged bronze patina.  This would be a great "first Civil War sword".--$395.
  17. 1850foot.JPG (51632 bytes)1850footclose.JPG (54322 bytes)1850footout.JPG (57279 bytes)1850footoutclose.JPG (60920 bytes)1850footgrd.JPG (60827 bytes)1850footgrdclose.JPG (64947 bytes)1850footengrv.JPG (48292 bytes)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.
  18. amesnco.JPG (51232 bytes)amesncoclose.JPG (51318 bytes)amesncoout.JPG (50212 bytes)amesncooutclose.JPG (64661 bytes)amesncomark.JPG (48623 bytes)amesncodate.JPG (59407 bytes)Very attractive Ames Model 1840 "N.C.O." {Non-Commissioned Officer} sword in it's original leather scabbard.  The blade is bright and clean with markings {U.S. - 1864 - Ames Mfg. Co.} that you can see across the room and the cast brass guard is equally as nice with a pretty aged patina.  The leather scabbard is complete with a very nice look and no repairs  - there are, however, a couple spots where the leather has flexed back and forth a bit making a faint line.  You couldn't ask for a nicer blade than this one has.--$650.
  19. 64robycav.JPG (49569 bytes)64robycavclose.JPG (60836 bytes)64robycavout.JPG (47365 bytes)64robycayoutclose.JPG (56664 bytes)64robycavmrk.JPG (42427 bytes)64robycavdate.JPG (61780 bytes)1864 date "C. Roby" Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  This one has a smooth brown attic patina tip to tip.  The blade is marked "C. Roby - W. Chelmsford, Mass. - 1864 - U.S."  It has nice original wrap and wire on the grip.  The scabbard has an aged brown patina as well with several small dings and marks from service.  This saber shows clear signs of having seen actual field service and is a maker that you don't see everyday.--$895.
  20. 65saber.JPG (50104 bytes)65saberclose.JPG (62118 bytes)65saberout.JPG (53969 bytes)65saberoutclose.JPG (65984 bytes)65sabermrk.JPG (66177 bytes)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.

Bayonets

 

  1. 16inscab.JPG (40153 bytes)16inscabout.JPG (40385 bytes)16inscabmrk.JPG (62173 bytes)Smooth, clean 69 cal. friction fit Model 1816 triangular socket bayonet in original leather scabbard.  The blade has a "U.S." mark that you can read across the room.  This will be a wonderful compliment for someone's nice 1816 - 3-band - 69 cal. musket.--$295.SOLD
  2. 1816bayntnscb.JPG (44832 bytes)1816bayntnscbout.JPG (51104 bytes)1816bayntnscbus.JPG (53062 bytes)Sparkling bright, clean 69 cal. Model 1816 bayonet in original leather scabbard and a crisp "U.S." mark.  I'll bet someone has a nice 69 cal. Model 1816 musket that this would look fantastic with.--$295.
  3. 1816bayonet.JPG (39615 bytes)1816bayonetmrk.JPG (65971 bytes)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.
  4. sharpssabbayscab.JPG (42718 bytes)sharpssabbayclos.JPG (54167 bytes)sharpssabbaynt.JPG (44383 bytes)sharpssabbayntsrl.JPG (44710 bytes)sharpssabbntdte.JPG (53975 bytes)sharpssabbntmrk.JPG (50227 bytes)This is a tough saber bayonet to come by.  It's a for a Model 1860 Sharps Rifle and is marked "1861 -- Collins Mfg. Co. - Hartford" and is in a partial original leather scabbard.  It has a smooth, never cleaned, attic brown patina and is serial number "383".--$450.
  5. enfldbynt.JPG (40891 bytes)Excellent condition bright, clean .577 cal. Enfield triangular socket bayonet.  Perfect to complete that nice 3-band Enfield musket.--$195.
  6. 58calbayonet.JPG (45644 bytes)58calbayonetmrk.JPG (70813 bytes)Nice condition 58 cal. Springfield triangular socket bayonet correct for the Model 1855 - 1861 - 1863 - or any of the Model 1861 contract muskets.  The metal has a smooth gently ageing patina with a "U.S." mark that you can see across the street.--$195.
  7. 58calSpringfield.jpg (9775 bytes)Original non excavated .58 cal Springfield triangular socket bayonet. Smooth attic brown patina. --$165.

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