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Blades
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  1. Very rare "CS" marked Confederate Artillery short sword.  This is the style Confederate short sword with the CS letters located on each end of the cross guard and that match those on many Leech & Rigdon, Memphis, Tennessee, CS two-piece sword belt plates.  Those of us in the collecting community often refer to this letter style as the "08" letter style.  Most collectors feel Leech and Rigdon of Memphis, Tennessee, was likely the source of this pattern Confederate short sword in that the CS letters matched those on a number of their other products such as buckles and spurs.  This sword was found in an old barn in North Mississippi.  The blade is complete and very stable but does have a smooth, rust covered patina.  The cast brass guard remains perfect with a rich, aged, bronze patina.  This beautiful CS marked, Confederate short artillery sword is going to make a museum quality addition to someone's Confederate collection.--$3,250.

  2. This is considered by many to be the "MOST REPRESENTATIVE CAVALRY SABER OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR".  It is an "1861" date of the Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber and Scabbard.  The blade on this saber has a smooth gently aging grey/brown patina, and has markings of "1861 - U.S. - Ames Mfg. Co. (in a scroll)".  The grip is original, but is worn through to the wood beneath in areas.  The scabbard has a smooth - aged - brown patina  with the iron rings worn 1/3rd way through the iron ring mounts.  This saber has been in the saddle for many campaigns.  Although this saber was produced in the North - It is out of a local Southern family, and was almost certainly Southern carried.  I held it up to my ear, and all that I could hear was something about "land of cotton" !!!--$975.

  3. Hand crafted Confederate Cavalry saber out of the local area.  This saber appears to be blacksmith fabricated with a Model 1860 brass guard and pommel cap and has a Confederate manufactured, unstopped fuller, Dog River style blade and is in a standard iron mounted, Model 1860 saber scabbard.  This is a classic example of a blacksmith creating a Confederate saber from parts of several swords that were able to be obtained.  It is every bit as serviceable as a "Dog River" CS produced cavalry saber.  This is a very nice example of how the South had to be creative and make do with what they could get their hands on.--$1,250.(And is as Confederate as any arsenal produced Confederate saber.)

  4. Model 1832, Federal Dragoon, sword only without scabbard.  This sword came out of a local estate many years ago and would have been definitely Confederate carried.  The blade has a dark brown patina with traces of engraving showing through in areas.  The brass guard remains in very nice condition.  The leather grip was worn to wood and was replaced several years ago.  This is the same type sword that General Armistead is famous at Gettysburg for holding in the air with his hat on the top of his sword at the stone wall.--$550.

  5. Very rare and in excellent condition, "MOLE" marked,  imported, and often Confederate used English Cavalry saber.  The pressed leather grips remain in very nice condition, and the blade remains sparkling bright.  The Mole marking remains as deep and sharp as it was during the Civil War.  The scabbard has a smooth, chocolate, aged patina and is without even a single dent.  This is an imported and often C.S. used saber that many collections are missing and quite difficult to find in nice condition.--$1,295.

  6. Just brought in out of the local area, Model 1840, Ames Heavy Cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is overall clean with some areas beginning to darken with age.  The blade is marked, "US - WD - 1848 - NP Ames - Cabotville."  The 3-branch, cast brass guard remains in nice condition and has the soldier's initial "K" carved in with a pinknife.  The grip remains in nice condition with original wrap and wire.  The iron scabbard has a smooth, chocolate patina with two or three small dings from service and nice wear in the ring mounts.  This saber was almost certainly Confederate carried.--$1,150.SOLD

  7. Very nice condition, Model 1840, "Old Wristbreaker" Heavy Cavalry saber and scabbard, just brought in out of the local area.  This saber was almost certainly CS carried and is of the exact style carried by many Cavalrymen in General N. B. Forrest's Cavalry Corp.  The blade remains clean and bright, and the grip is very nice with complete wrap and wire remaining intact.  The original scabbard remains with the sword and is in excellent condition without even a single dent.  It has a smooth, never cleaned, chocolate brown, aged patina.--$795.SOLD

  8. Extremely rare, Confederate manufactured, Mitchell & Tyler - Richmond, VA, Confederate Foot Officer's sword in original leather scabbard.  The blade has a smooth, uncleaned, gray/brown patina with faint traces of original Confederate etching.  The Confederate manufactured, brass guard has a rich, bronze/brown, uncleaned, aged patina.  It has original wrap and wire on the grip with the leather worn through to wood in several places.  The leather scabbard has been with the sword as it has come down through the ages.  At some point, the brass drag dropped off the scabbard and became lost.  We have located a brass Foot Officer sword scabbard drag with a closely matching patina.  This is a very rare Confederate manufactured Foot Officer's sword with scabbard and is going to be an excellent addition to someone's Confederate display.--$3,450.

  9. Very attractive, "Haiman" style, Confederate manufactured, Cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade remains in nice condition, just beginning to turn brown/gray with age.  The high copper content brass guard remains in perfect condition with a rich, never cleaned, bronze patina.  The grip retains 80% - 90% original brown leather wrap and has fragments of the single strand iron wire.  The Confederate manufactured, brass mounted, lap seam scabbard remains in excellent condition showing extensive wear with the upper ring mount worn within 1/32 of an inch being worn all the way through.  This is a beautiful and historic Confederate artifact that has spent extensive time in the saddle.--$4,250.

  10. Quite rare, "Dog River" style, Confederate manufactured, Cavalry saber and scabbard.  The saber has a nice, clean blade, with classic, Confederate, unstopped fuller, and just beginning to gray with age.  The high copper content brass guard has a rich, aged, bronze patina and is classic Confederate manufactured.  The saber has original wrap and wire on the grip with about 90% of the original leather remaining intact.  The scabbard is classic, lap seam, brass mounted, Confederate construction and has a thick, brown, aged patina.  The scabbard is complete except for missing the small, brass plate at the top.  There is nice wear in the ring mounts indicating lots of actual field service.--$3,950.

  11. Very rare Boyle, Gamble, and MacFee Confederate Foot Officer's sword.  The blade remains in nice condition, gently turning gray/brown with age and has the typical Confederate unstopped fuller.  The high copper alloy brass guard has "Boyle, Gamble, and MacFee - Richmond VA" cast into the underside of the guard in raised letters.  The guard remains in excellent condition and has a rich, bronze/brown, never cleaned, aged patina.  The leather grip remains intact with wear at the normal places.--$3,950.SOLD

  12. Extremely rare, 14 inch, hand blacksmith crafted, Confederate bowie knife in original, brown leather, hand tooled, Confederate sheath and belt cradle.  This is an exceptionally nice Confederate side knife/bowie purchased in 1989 out of the Nationally know Fred Slaton, Jr. collection of Nebo, KY.  The blade appears to have been made from a file and has a 4 1/2 inch walnut grip.  For many years, the Fred Slaton, Jr. collection was considered one of the best in the nation, and it is virtually unheard of to find an original Confederate bowie in both its original brown leather sheath and also the original brown leather, hand-crafted saddle for attaching it to the belt.  This is an unusually nice Confederate blade with a cool Fred Slaton pedigree.--$1,295.

  13. Excellent condition, "Sheffield", 9 inch, silver handle Dirk.  This little sideknife is a style often worn stuck behind a soldier's waist belt.  The very ornate silver handle and the diamond cross-section, dagger style blade are each 4 1/2 inches in length.--$275.

  14. Beautiful condition, 12 inch overall, blacksmith crafted, Confederate, spear point, "S" guard dagger.  The dagger remains in excellent condition with a bright, clean 7 1/2 inch blade and in its original hand-stitched, brown leather, Confederate sheath.  This dagger is a classic example of those you often see on belts in Confederate photographs.  The original brown leather sheath is almost rarer than the dagger itself.--$1,150.

  15. Ultra rare and in very nice condition "Kraft Goldschmidt and Kraft - Columbia SC" Confederate manufactured Cavalry saber.  The saber has an excellent blade just beginning to turn gray/brown with age.  The brass guard is the typical "extra small" KG&K style product.  The grip remains in excellent condition with 100% original leather wrap and wire intact.  The distinctive wooden scabbard has been professionally and exactly reproduced for the saber.  Examples of this rare saber with original wooden scabbard have been known to sell for over $10,000.  This saber is 100% correct, and the scabbard displays perfectly with it for a fraction of the cost.--$3,850.

  16. Very nice condition, massive 21" Confederate side knife, blacksmith made from an English manufactured cavalry saber with pressed leather grips.  The knife has a smooth, chocolate, never cleaned brown patina overall and original pressed leather grips remaining perfectly intact.  This is a well crafted and lethal Confederate weapon and would make a fine addition to your Confederate weapons display.--$895.

  17. Excellent condition, excavated, solid silver, side knife scabbard tip.  This was recovered from the 1863 camp of the 16th Alabama Infantry.--$65.

  18. Extremely rare and excellent condition hand blacksmith crafted Confederate artillery Short Sword.  The sword appears to be made from a buggy spring or a large rasp.  It has an "S" shaped cross guard and has its original walnut grip.  This is out of a local estate and is completely uncleaned - untouched - and is 23 inches in overall length.  It is MANY times rarer than a Southern hand crafted bowie knife.  Here is your chance to own a Confederate Blade that MOST (even advanced) collections are missing.--$1,850.

  19. Nice condition, crude blacksmith crafted, 12 1/2" overall, Confederate sideknife.  The blade on the dagger is just over 7" in length and is crafted from a file, and it has a pewter throat and walnut grip.  The knife remains in its original leather sheath, and although very crude in construction, is quite sturdy built and remains very sharp yet today.  Maybe not ornate or fancy, but I guarantee this knife would yet today be lethal as ever.--$495.

  20. Pair of mid-1800s era "eliptical blade" Militia Officer/Fraternal bone grip swords and original scabbards.  These were quite commonly carried during the Civil War era and continued to be carried during the 1870 and 1880s post war years.  These swords have the early style "eliptical" shaped blades rather than the later diamond cross section blades.--$275. each or the pair for $450.(One is SOLD and one remaining)

  21. Absolutely beautiful condition, SUPER RARE, Confederate manufactured wooden scabbard Confederate Cavalry saber.  Most collectors now believe this to be a product of Kraft, Goldschmidt, and Kraft of Columbia, SC.  This extremely rare Confederate saber was for many years believed a product of H. Marshall of Atlanta, GA.  This example has a bright, clean blade and an excellent grip with original wrap and wire.  The original wooden scabbard is one of the nicest that I have seen in years.  This fine Confederate Cavalry saber was for many years on display in a GAR Post in Boston.  You couldn't ask for a nicer example of this extremely scarce Confederate manufactured Cavalry saber and scabbard.--$8,500.

  22. Very nice condition, Confederate Manufacture "Dog River" CS Cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade has a smooth, attic brown patina, and the grip has original wrap and wire and a beautiful aged bronze patina on the Confederate cast red brass guard.  The scabbard is soldered lap seam Confederate construction with heavy brass ring mounts.  This saber shows clear evidence of saddle wear and has several small dings and marks from actual field service.  Any Confederate collector would be proud to have this Confederate produced Cavalry saber in their collection.--$4,250.

  23. Very nice condition, original, non-excavated Confederate Pike Head with a small portion of the original wooden shaft.  It measures 17" overall with a 9" Pike blade.  There is a law that says, "Every Confederate blade collector must have an example of an original Confederate Pike."--$895.

  24. Extremely rare, Virginia manufactured Cavalry saber manufactured at the Virginia Armory located in Richmond.  As originally designed, these Cavalry saber blades were massively long, measuring a full 40 1/2 inches.  These sabers were designed to be carried by a cross-shoulder sling and frog; therefore, the all iron scabbards were fitted at the throat only with a stud to engage the frog.  Many of the massively long Virginia manufactured sabers had the blades slenderized and shortened to the more 1860 era conventional 32 to 36 inch length.  The sabers were also re-scabbarded to conform with the standard 1860 method of carrying.  These scabbards were of iron with brass ring mounts and rings.  The throat and drag were of iron.  This example has a very nice condition, slenderized blade, measuring 35 1/2 inches long.  The brass mounted iron scabbard is in excellent condition, but does show clear wear from time in the saddle.  The grip is worn to polished wood with a small piece missing just at the rear base.  The saber has typical VA regimental markings on the top of the blade.  It has a beautiful, untouched, attic patina throughout with no evidence at all of cleaning.--$4,250.SOLD

  25. Fresh in the door, crude, blacksmith-made, 17" Confederate Bowie Knife.  The blade is blacksmith handcrafted from a large rasp and has many rasp teeth still remaining visible, both on the flats of the blade and along the upper edge.  The copper ferrule around the walnut handle and the brass washer around the riveted tang have a 150-year-old, never cleaned, rich bronze/brown aged patina.  This is a wicked hand-made Confederate weapon, and still remains sharp enough to easily cut you.  It is going to be a fine addition to someone's Confederate blade display.--$975.

  26. pike.jpg (44751 bytes)pikedesc.jpg (52672 bytes)Beautiful condition Confederate Pike complete with cuff and several inches of the original pole.  These original Confederate Pikes were sold by Bannerman during the 1950's era and he cut the poles into so that they were much easier and less expensive to ship.  Every Confederate collection should have an example of an original Confederate Pike.--$1,150.
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Union

  1. This is in my opinion one of the most killer artifacts that we have had come through the shop in a long time.  It is a Model 1850, Federal Foot Officer's sword and scabbard with a VICIOUS bullet strike.  The bullet struck the sword mid-way of the top mount with the sword in the scabbard.  The sword itself split the bullet in half with half the projectile passing on each side of the blade.  The sword is in untouched, attic condition with an aging gray/brown patina on the blade and 100% sharkskin and wire on the grip and has a gold sword knot.  The leather scabbard is complete but is missing the brass drag which has dropped off somewhere along the way.  The bullet strike is about as clear and graphic as it could be.  We intend to include a minie ball that is split in a manner to display with the sword.  This sword is a museum worthy artifact that will be a graphic centerpiece to someone's collection.--$2,450.SOLD

  2. Very rare, early 1849 date, Ames manufactured, Federal N.C.O. sword and scabbard with highly engraved brass guard.  The blade is clean, just beginning to darken in areas with age.  The blade is marked, "Ames Mfg. Co. Cabotville - 1849 - N.J - US".  The brass guard remains in excellent condition with a rich, aged, never cleaned, bronze patina and intricate engraving from top to bottom.  The sword remains in its original, leather scabbard which remains complete with only one spot that was a little weak and has been reinforced.  Not one in 100 Federal N.C.O. swords have this degree of intricate engraving.--$895.

  3. Very nice condition, Model 1850, Federal Foot Officer's sword in original leather scabbard.  The blade remains clean and bright, just beginning to darken with age in areas.  The blade is marked, "Clauberg - Solingen and Iron Proof".  The engraving remains clearly visible from top to bottom of the blade.  The grip retains original shark skin, and the brass guard has a pleasing aged patina.  It is in its original leather scabbard that is complete with no breaks or repairs and has lots of wear in the ring mounts and on the tip of the brass drag.  This is a sword that clearly saw LOTS of actual Civil War field service.--$975.

  4. Very nice condition, Model 1840, Ames manufactured, non-commissioned officer (NCO) sword in original leather scabbard.  The blade remains bright and clean and is marked, "US - 1864 - Ames Mfg Co - Chicopee Mass".  The leather scabbard remains complete and sound with no repairs or weak spots.  This would be a quality addition to any Civil War collection.--$650.

  5. Just purchased directly out of the family, quite rare Ames Model 1840, Heavy Cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade has a smooth, brown/gray patina, gently darkening with time.  It is marked, "Ames Mfg Co - Cabotville - 1849 - US".  The brass guard remains in excellent condition with a nice, toned, uncleaned, aged patina.  The grip has original wire and fragments of the original leather, but is largely worn through to the wood.  The iron scabbard is complete and in very nice condition.  We purchased this saber directly out of the Reindhart family here, and it is believed that the saber was carried by their ancestor, Private M. L. Reindhart, Co. D of Napiers, Tennessee, Cavalry Battalion.  It is quite rare now that I get items directly out of families.--$1,150.

  6. Model 1860, Light Cavalry saber and original metal scabbard.  The blade is marked, "US - 1864 - Mansfield & Lamb."  The blade remains overall clean, just beginning to darken in a few areas.  The 3-branch, brass Cavalry guard has an attractive, gently aging, bronze patina.  The original leather wrap and wire remains perfectly intact and is nicer than most that you encounter.--$850.

  7. Very nice condition, regulation, Model 1840, N.C.O. (Non-Commissioned Officer) sword and scabbard.  This sword has a sparkling, bright, clean blade with markings of, "US - 1862 - Emerson & Silver - Trenton NJ."  Emerson and Silver N.C.O. swords are unique in that they have metal scabbards (rather than leather) which requires much less care and delicate handling.  The cast brass guard remains in perfect condition with a rich, aged, never cleaned patina.  This sword will be a quality addition to any collection.--$650.

  8. Extremely RARE Model 1832 Federal Artillery Short Sword in its original BRASS SCABBARD.  In over 40 years I have only had 4 of these.  They are believed to have been custom made in small number for an elite state unit.  The blade has a nice gently aging grey-brown patina and is "intricatly engraved" up both sides of the blade.  The blade is marked "N. P- Ames - Springfield - 1839 - United States".  The brass scabbard remains in beautiful condition with a pretty aged bronze patina.  This is a quite rare artillery sword and scabbard.--$1,600.SOLD

  9. Absolutely mint, beautiful condition, Model 1852, Federal Naval Officer's sword and scabbard.  The blade has bright, beautiful engraving and frosting from top to bottom and is marked, "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee Mass."  The brass guard has an intricate US Navy motif with literally 100% bright gold gilt.  The original sharkskin grip and wire remain intact and in near mint condition.  The leather scabbard is complete and in very nice condition, and all three mounts  have virtually 100% bright gold gilt.  The top mount is marked, "Ames Mfg. Co Chicopee Mass."--$2,250.

  10. Very attractive, Model 1850, Federal Foot Officer's sword in original, high grade, sharkskin covered scabbard.  The blade remains clean, just beginning to turn gray with age.  Deep intricate engraving remains visible from top to bottom and is maker marked, "W. H. Horstmann - Philadelphia."  The brass guard remains in excellent condition with a pretty, never cleaned, bronze/brown patina.  The grip has original sharkskin and wire.--$1,150.

  11. Beautiful condition, Model 1840, Federal Musician's sword and scabbard by Ames.  The blade remains sparkling bright and is marked, "US - 1864 - Ames Mfg Co."  The leather scabbard remains as perfect as the day it was issued.  You just won't find one much nicer than this one.--$650.

  12. Original, full length, very soft, tanned deer skin cover for an 1840 - 1850 era, ornate Militia Officer's sword.  These are quite delicate and fragile and rarely found still full length.  This one remains full length (38 inches) and has an early gilted Eagle button closure device.--$195.

  13. Nice condition, Model 1860, 1864 date, New Jersey marked, Ames light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade remains clean and is marked, "Ames Mfg - Chicopee Mass." - 1864 - N.J. - D.R."  The three branch brass guard remains in nice condition and has an attractive, aging patina.  The saber has original wrap and wire on the grip, but the leather wrap is wearing through to the wood beneath in some areas.  The metal scabbard remains in nice condition with a smooth, gray/brown patina and just two or three small dings from actual service.  This is a good, solid, Model 1860, Federal Cavalry saber that remains in good condition, but does show actual signs of service.--$795.

  14. Model 1840, Federal light artillery saber and scabbard.  The blade remains clean with just a few areas beginning to darken with age and is marked, "Ames Mfg. Co. - Chicopee Mass - US - 1865."  The blade was sharpened long ago but is aged to match the rest of the blade.  The D-shaped brass guard remains in very nice condition with an attractive, aged patina.  The leather grip was restored in the 1960's and displays as nicely as original today.  It is in the original metal scabbard which remains in good condition, but does have several small dings from field service.--$795.

  15. Model 1840, Federal Musicians sword and original metal scabbard.  The sword has an aging, gray/brown patina on the blade and is marked "US - 1863 - Emerson and Silver - Trenton NJ".  The cast brass guard remains in excellent condition, and the original metal scabbard remains in nice condition as well with a pleasant, aging, gray/brown patina.  There are far less Emerson and Silver 1840 Musicians than the Ames we most commonly encounter.--$550.

  16. Relic condition, Model 1860, Federal Navy Cutlass.  The blade on this Cutlass is pitted and appears to have possibly been excavated once upon a time.  The massive, brass guard has a small portion broken away but remains 80% - 90% intact.  The grip was restored for display back in the 1970's era.  Not high grade by any means, but is still a real deal Civil War sword.--$250.

  17. Very nice condition, Model 1860, Light Cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade remains clean with no rust at all and just beginning to gray with age.  The blade is marked, "US - 1864 - Emerson & Silver, Trenton NJ".  The three-branch brass guard remains in nice condition with a gently aging, bronze patina.  The grip retains 100% original wrap and wire intact.  The iron scabbard has a smooth, gray/brown patina just beginning to age with time.  There is nice ring wear in the upper mount indicating actual field service.--$895.

  18. Fresh out of the attic, Model 1850, Federal Foot Officer's sword (sword only without leather scabbard).  The blade is just beginning to darken in areas with age and retains original blade engraving almost full length on both sides of the blade.  The sword retains its original brass guard with a beautiful, near chocolate aged patina and original sharkskin on the grip.  This would be a fantastic first Civil War sword for a young or new Civil War collector.--$450.

  19. Nice condition, Model 1840, Ames production, light Artillery saber and scabbard.  The blade has a smooth, gently aging, brown/gray patina and is marked, "Ames Mfg Co - Chicopee - 1863".  The grip remains intact with original wrap and wire.  The scabbard has a smooth, brown/gray, aged patina with just a couple of small dings from actual field service.  Every Civil War collection needs a nice light Artillery saber.--$975.

  20. Model 1860, Federal Navy Cutlass.  The blade on this sword is actually an early excavated artifact.  The digger was able to locate an original 1860, Navy guard and brass pommel cap.  He reassembled the sword to display as it would have originally when issued.  This artifact could easily be a great centerpiece for an excavated relic collection.--$295.

  21. Very pretty Model 1850, Federal Foot Officer's sword.  The sword has a nice clean blade with lots of original engraving remaining visible.  The brass guard has a rich, aged, bronze/brown patina with original sharkskin on the grip.   This is a really pretty "just as attic found" Federal Foot Officer's sword.--$550.

  22. Absolutely beautiful condition, complete Model 1832, Federal Artillery short sword, scabbard, and belt rig.  The sword itself has a clean blade just beginning to darken in areas with age.  The blade is marked "N.P. Ames Cabotville" on one side and "U.S. - 1847" on the other.  The short sword is mounted on the extremely rare, original, white buff belt with the two disc style cast brass buckle.  The belt remains complete and quite pliable and is maker marked, "H. Dingee - New York" on the belt reverse.  The belt remains strong, but clearly shows actual field service.  The buckle has a rich, aged, never cleaned patina.--$2,450.

  23. Very attractive, Model 1850, contract import, Federal Foot Officer's sword and scabbard.  The blade is just beginning to gray with age and has clearly legible US engraving from top to bottom, and is "Solingen" marked.  The brass guard is in very nice condition with a rich, uncleaned, aged, bronze patina and original sharkskin and wire on the grip.  The sword is in the original, brass mounted, metal scabbard that it came down through the family in.  It has a couple of small dents from field service and is missing the brass drag.  This is a nice, honest example of a typical, Federal Foot Officer's sword and scabbard that was carried in the American Civil War.--$850.

  24. Beautiful condition, Model 1840, Ames Non-Commissioned Officer, Federal sword and scabbard.  The blade remains clean and bright with Ames on the scroll marking on one side and dated 1864 and marked "US" on the other.  The leather scabbard remains complete and in very nice condition tip to tip.--$695.

  25. Very - very nice condition Model 1852 Federal Naval Officer's Sword and Scabbard.  The blade is beautiful with deep - crisp engraving from top to bottom.  The guard has a rich never cleaned thick bronze - brown patina, and the grip has the original sharkskin weap and wire.  The blade is bright with sparkling bright engraving and is marked "Philadelphia" and would have been also marked "Horstmann" -  but that mark has been intentionally removed.  The leather scabbard is exceptionally nice with "coiled rope" ring mounts and a Dolphin drag.  What a fantastic gift this would be for that Naval person in your family.--$1,250.

  26. Quite ornate non-regulation Model 1850 Federal Field and Staff Officer's sword and scabbard.  The blade is clean, just beginning to gray with age, and easily visible engraving remains. The guard is iron and quite ornate with the "cut-out eagle and U.S. and E. Pluribus Unum".  The original sharkskin and wire remains perfectly intact on the grip.  The scabbard has a slick brown aged patina with only a couple of small dings from use.  A nice honest example that has clearly seen field service.--$895.

  27. Quite rare, Model 1860, Union enlisted Cavalry saber and scabbard by maker J.E. Bleckmann imported from Solingen, Prussia.  It is believed that only about 5,000 of these sabers were actually received from Bleckmann.  The firm of J.E. Bleckmann was located in Solingen, Prussia, and the sabers were considered quality, well made pieces.  The blade has Bleckmann's signature mark of a bow and arrow with "B and M" inside of the bow.  The blade on this saber is clean and well marked.  The three-branch brass guard has a rich, aged, never cleaned patina.  The grip is worn to polished wood indicating the saber saw considerable service.  The iron scabbard remains in very nice condition without even a single dent.--$750.

  28. Quite ornate non-regulation Model 1850 Federal Field and Staff Officer's sword and scabbard.  The blade is darkening with age, but easily visible engraving remains. The guard is iron and quite ornate with the "cut-out eagle and U.S. and E. Pluribus Unum".  The original leather grip remains intact in some areas and is worn through to polished wood in other areas.  The scabbard has a thick brown aged patina and several small dents from use.  A nice honest example that has clearly "seen the elephant".--$795.
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Bayonets

 

  1. Beautiful condition, original friction fit, .69 cal., Model 1816, triangular socket bayonet.  A perfect compliment for your pretty Model 1816 musket.--$195.

  2. Beautiful condition early Battlefield Pick-up .69 cal. Model 1816 triangular socket bayonet.  This was picked up on private property along the Confederate Battle line here at Stones River during the early 1900's.  This is a very nice condition Confederate used artifact.--$150.

  3. Nice, clean, Model 1855, .58 cal., Springfield or contract, triangular, socket bayonet.  This bayonet is correct for the Model 1855 Springfield - the Model 1861 Springfield - and the Model 1863 Springfield and contracts.  If you have one of these .58 cal. muskets, here is the bayonet to complete it.--$195.

  4. Excavated, .577 cal., Enfield, triangular, socket bayonet that was recovered here on private property at the Battle of Stones River in 1956.  The bayonet is of course very rusty just as recovered, but is complete and sound with an old 1956 dated recovery label.--$125.

  5. Nice, clean, Model 1855, .58 cal., Springfield, triangular, socket bayonet correct for the Model 1855 Springfield, the Model 1861 Springfield, as well as all the contracts and the Model 1863 type 1 & 2 Springfields.  The bayonet remains clean and bright with just a few areas beginning to darken with time.  The leather scabbard remains complete and full length with the only negative being that the stitches have broken with age, and the seam opens up a little.  This would make an excellent addition to compliment your .58 cal. Springfield or contract rifled musket.--$275.

  6. Very nice condition, excavated, .577 cal., Enfield, triangular, socket bayonet.  This bayonet was recovered over 40 years ago by Wade Buchanan on private property here at Stones River.  Iron in this nice condition is simply not being recovered anymore.--$125.SOLD

  7. Nice, solid, complete, excavated, .58 cal., Federal, Springfield, triangular socket bayonet.  This bayonet was recovered by Wade Buchanan here at Stones River during the mid 1970's.  The bayonet is rusty, but remains complete and solid to the very tip.--$125.

  8. Just as recovered about 40 years ago, .69 cal., Model 1816, friction fit, triangular, socket bayonet.  This was recovered from a Confederate position on private property near Shiloh by Dr. Rees Buttram.  It remains exactly as it was when he found it.--$125.

  9. Excavated, .58 cal., Springfield, triangular socket bayonet.  This bayonet was recovered about 20 years ago from private property at the base of Rocky Face Ridge, Georgia.  At this point in time, it is a real rarity to recover a complete Civil War bayonet.--$125.

  10. Early battlefield pick-up look, .577 cal., Enfield, rifled musket, triangular socket bayonet.  The bayonet is missing the lock ring, but is otherwise full length and complete.--$150.

  11. .58 cal., triangular socket bayonet, correct for .58 cal. Springfield or contract 3-band rifled muskets.  The metal is smooth, just beginning to darken with age.  It was apparently a private purchase, because there are no US marks.--$195.

  12. Very nice condition, non-excavated, 4-side, "Austrian" socket bayonet.  These were extensively Southern used, and all that I have recovered over the years were from Confederate occupied sites.--$195.

  13. Excavated, .69 cal., Model 1816, friction fit, triangular, socket bayonet.  This bayonet was recovered from Confederate lines on private property here at Stones River over 30 years ago.  It has about the last one inch of the tip of the blade broken off, which is likely why the bayonet was discarded.  Still an excellent piece for any excavated relic display.--$125.SOLD

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Larry Hicklen
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