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Confederate

1. Very, very nice untouched, attic condition 2nd Model Kenansville {Confederate States Armory} C.S. cavalry saber and scabbard.  This beautiful saber has a rich aged patina and VERY CLEAR evidence of lots of campaigns and time in the saddle.  The upper mount is nearly worn through.  This saber was on display for many years in the Chattanooga Civil War museum located at the base of LookOut Mtn.  There is no doubt in my mind - When the economy was better -- this would have been an $8,000. saber.  Here is a fantastic Confederate saber at a REAL bargain price.--SOLD
2. Absolutely beautiful "Thomas-Griswold & Co. - New Orleans" Confederate Artillery saber in original brass scabbard.  A family just brought this fantastic saber in - It was brought home to Michigan by an ancestor as a souvenir of the War.  The blade has a smooth grey - brown patina with a "T.G. & Co. - N.O." mark that you can see from 30 feet away.  The saber has excellent condition original wrap and wire and a beautiful original brass scabbard that has a nice aged patina and just a couple normal little dings from service.  The "split" pommel cap just jumps out at you.  I don't know if I've ever seen a finer example of a "brass scabbard Griswold artillery" saber.--HOLD
3. Unmarked Confederate short artillery sword.  The blade has a pleasing grey-brown patina and the massive cast brass guard has a nice aged bronze patina.--$1,450.SOLD
4. Just brought into the shop this morning out of a local Williamson Co., TN. estate about the nicest Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" heavy cavalry saber that you could ever hope to see.  The blade is bright and clean with a crisp, clear "S & K" mark and the factory cross brushing still clearly evident.  The grip is perfect with excellent condition original wrap and wire.  The three branch cast brass guard is perfect as well with a rich, uncleaned, aged bronze patina.  The scabbard is in very nice condition as well with a nice gently aging grey patina.  Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry sabers were extensively carried during the Civil War by both "U.S." and "C.S." cavalry forces.  The famous Southern Confederate Raider - Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest - carried one as did many in his command.  This is the nicest, untouched example that I've had come along in a long time.--$850.
5. Very attractive Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" heavy cavalry saber and scabbard.  Model 1840 sabers were extensively carried during the Civil War by both "U.S." and "C.S." soldiers.  The famous Southern cavalry raider - Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest - carried one as did many in his command.  This particular saber has a bright clean blade marked "C.K".  The grip was restored many years ago and looks great.  The 3-branch cast brass guard has a pretty- never cleaned - bronze aged patina.  The metal scabbard is in excellent condition as well with a smooth dark attic patina.  This saber has beautiful eye appeal.--$695.
6. 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.
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.
8. 1820 era militia officer's saber in original metal scabbard.  This particular saber is unmarked but "N. Starr" made lots of this style saber.  The blade is clean with nice crisp engraving and the grip is original but does have a couple small chips out.  The scabbard has a thick, never cleaned, chocolate patina.  It is evident that Confederates carried some of these old sabers as we excavate parts of these swords in their camps.--$695.SOLD

1. Stunning condition Presentation Model 1850 Ames Foot Officer's sword and scabbard.  The sword was presented to "Lieut. John  Mackenzie - from E. L. Lawrence and W. W. Haydock".  I know Lieut. Mackenzie was out of Ohio - received a couple promotions and served almost the entire war.  I have no idea the relation between Lieut. Mackenzie and "Lawrence" and "Haydock".  {maybe business partners ??}  The scabbard is complete but is supported with tape at two places just above the drag.  The sword itself couldn't be more beautiful with 100 % Ames marking, engraving, and frosting.  In better times this would easily be a $3,850. Ames Presentation but priced to move in today's economy.--$2,550.
2. Quite rare manufacturer "Collins and Co. - Hartford, Conn. - 1862" Foot Officer's sword and scabbard presented to Capt. Benjamin T. Loomis - Co. K - 22nd Conn. Vol. Inf.  This sword has one of the most beautifully executed jeweler presentations that you are ever going to see.  The blade is nice but does have an old period repair of a break about 12 inches up from the tip.  The original scabbard is with the sword but lost the brass drag somewhere along the way.  It would be a reasonably easy thing to pick up a replacement brass scabbard drag.  The unit was involved in lots of scouting - etc. and engaged in the Siege of Suffolk, VA.  This is a very nice Presentation and a rare maker at a super price.--$1,650.
3. 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.
4. Quite sought after Ames "Model 1840" Old Wristbreaker Heavy cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade appears to have been lightly cleaned sometime in the past and is marked "Ames - Cabotville - US - 1855".  The "Ames - Cabotville" is light but there.  It has nice condition original wrap and wire on the grip and a perfect condition cast brass 3-branch cavalry guard.  The scabbard is excellent with a pretty brown aged patina and is without a single dent.  Overall - this is a very attractive, early date Ames "Old Wristbreaker" at a very reasonable price.--$1,150.SOLD
5. Very scarce SECOND YEAR OF PRODUCTION Model 1832 Roman style short artillery sword in excellent condition original leather scabbard.  The blade is marked "U.S.-1833-N. P. Ames-Springfield" and the brass cross guard is marked "S. Huse-Newburyport-MS."  The leather scabbard wasn't much nicer the day it was made than it is now.  This would be a fine addition to any collection.--$1,250.SOLD
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.SOLD
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.SOLD
19. 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. 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. Excellent condition unmarked 69 cal. Model 1842 style triangular socket bayonet.  This would be beautiful displayed with a pretty Model 1842 - 69 cal. musket.--$195.SOLD
2. Very nice condition 58 cal. triangular socket bayonet correct for the 58 cal. Springfield musket or, also, is correct for any of the Model 1861 contract muskets.  It is nice and clean with a "U.S." mark that you can see from across the room.--$195.
3. Brass handle saber bayonet that according to "Harding" looks to be for a Merrill Navy Rifle.  It is serial number "1871" and has the inverted "G" mark and is dated "1861".  {At first couldn't see the date through the patina but rubbed a little and out it came}.  The bayonet is in nice uncleaned attic condition just out of an Ohio estate sale.  This is a scarce saber bayonet at a very fair price.--$295.
4. Nice condition 69 cal. Model 1816 friction fit triangular socket bayonet in original leather scabbard.  The bayonet is marked "U.S." and has a smooth grey-brown patina.  The scabbard is especially neat in that it has 2 gilted  eagle "C" buttons that have been attached to the top of the scabbard forever ago.  This would be a fine compliment to display with your Model 1816 musket.--$295.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Excellent condition bright, clean .577 cal. Enfield triangular socket bayonet.  Perfect to complete that nice 3-band Enfield musket.--$195.
8. Original non excavated .58 cal Springfield triangular socket bayonet. Smooth attic brown patina. --$165.