| Edged Weapons Including Swords & Bayonets |
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| Nice "Horstmann - Phila." M1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber & Scabbard |
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Here's an Excellent M1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber, or
Wristbreaker, American Maker Marked ! Left ricasso is
marked, " Hortmann & Sons - Philadephia", while right side
is unmarked. Original grip leather that is about 85% present,
with all of the original wire intact and tight. Grip and guard are
tight with no play, and looking at the pommel cap I don't think it's
ever been apart. Blade is mostly a smooth steel color, with just
a tiny bit of discoloration the last 4-5 inches before the original
tip. Leather washer still present though I think it may be an old
replacement. All the brass has a dark mellow patina, and I see
only one or two little nicks on the edge of the blade. Scabbard
still has a tight throat and looks to have been nickel plated, most
likely post civil war, though the plating is about half worn now.
No major dents on the scabbard and saber still fits perfectly.
Drag is stamped with S & K, and also inspector's initials JM.
Good Tight Saber & Scabbard with Original Wrap & Wire.
Just a Real Nice Example of an American Marked M1840
Heavy Cavalry Saber or Wristbreaker !
$795 plus shipping
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| Excavated Confederate Tredegar Iron Works Bayonet |
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| Here is a good condition excavated bayonet, that is absolutely,
positively Confederate ! It's the pattern often called a "Tredegar
Bayonet", as most are believed to have been manufactured in
Richmond, though it's also possible some were made in Raleigh,
North Carolina. They are easily identified by their narrow triangular
blade, that completely lacks a fuller or blood groove, instead having
three flat sides. Unlike many dug examples, the blade on this one
is complete to the tip, with only a slight bit of waviness. The socket
and lock-ring are all there, though the back edge of the socket is
broken, and there's a tiny bit of metal loss on the front edge of the
socket. These bayonets are quite uncommon though, and a perfect
dug specimen can bring as much as $6-700 ! This one has some
pitting, but has been cleaned and preserved, leaving it totally stable
now. It's priced accordingly for the pitting and minor damage . A
good solid Confederate Blade that you don't see often ! Recovered
South Carolina.
$395 plus shipping
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| Nice Relic Condition M1855 Springfield Rifle Bayonet |
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| Here's a Real Nice Relic/Pickup Condition M1855 Bayonet!
All the metal has a wonderful deep brown patina, with only a few
areas of very minor pitting. No major bends or damage, and the US
marking on top of the blade is still visible. Blade measures 18" long,
with the socket measuring 3", making total length about 21". Socket
diameter is .780 to .785. Lock ring is missing. Just a Nice "Relic"
Example of the M1855 Springfield Bayonet !
$95 plus shipping
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| Nice Modified Austrian Yager Saber Bayonet |
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| Here's a good non dug example of the M1849 Austrian Yager
Carbine sword-socket bayonet ! Iron/Steel is still in good shape
with no active rust or pitting present. Tip has been cut down and
rounded, and the socket has been shortened considerably, with
a hole drilled thru both sides. You can just see where the slot
used to be on the right side. I have seen examples like this,
with rounded points, and a hole thru a modified socket,
described as a make-do CS Militia Sword, but haven't seen any
documentation to that effect. Could very likely have been done
post-war, to insert a wooden handle, and use as a corn knife.
There are many examples of all types of bayonets, converted
post-war to use as hoes, scythes, or farm knives. Just don't
know. However, there were many of these imported at the
beginning of the Civil War, and used by both sides. An unusual
bayonet, that displays nicely, and may have more history than
I know !
$145 plus shipping
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| Dug Enfield Bayonet w/Excellent Iron |
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| Here's one real nice P53 Enfield Bayonet excavated in Tennessee !
The iron is in really good shape, with no active oxidation present,
socket and point still excellent. Only flaw at all is the missing lock
ring, but this one still retains so much of it's original configuration
that even with that, there is no doubt about which pattern it is.
Of course, these were used by both sides, but in Tennesee, the
majority of them, were carried by Confederates ! Could be
coated, but displays great just as is !
$100 plus shipping
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| Nice Big M1842 French Saber Bayonet |
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| Here's a Nice Big M1842 French Yataghan Saber Bayonet !
It's in good condition, with a mellow patina on the brass, and a salt
& pepper look to the blade. With a blade length of 22.25 inches and
and overall length of 27.25 inches, this is a massive bayonet. Blade
thickness at the crossguard, top of the spine is 3/8th of an inch.
There is a proofmark on one ricasso that may be German, though I
can't make it out completely. Markings on top of the spine are in
French, but I can make out "Chatellerault, 1855" at the end. Also
see a -T- and the number 23, down in the attachment channel. This
pattern was copied by many european countries such as Belgium,
Germany, and others, and even by the United States. It is believed
some arrived in the United States early in the Civil War, with the
flood of European arms. A Sharp & Impressive Saber
Bayonet !
SOLD
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| 1863 Dated C. Roby Musician's Sword w/Scabbard |
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| Here's a Nice 1863 Dated C. Roby Musician's Sword !
It's a good tight example that's never been messed with, and has
a wonderful dark patina on all the brass. All markings are easily
legible, including left ricasso which is marked in a circle, "C. Roby
W. Chelmsford MS", right ricasso which is marked in three lines,
"US 1863 FSS", brass D shaped guard marked "FSS" and
brass scabbard drag, marked "FSS." The "FSS" marks are the
intials of US Army Inspector, Frederick S. Strong. Blade is 28
&1/4 inches long with total sword length being 34 & 1/2 inches.
Blade is a nice silver/gray color retaining original point, and
some minimal pitting on right side near the point. Sword comes
with original brass and leather scabbard which has seen better
days, but still serves it's purpose of protecting the blade. Both
the brass throat and drag are no longer connected to the leather
but still remain in place, and there is a break near dead center
of the leather that has been repaired with old black electric
tape. A lot of these Musician Swords are completely without
scabbard though, and this is the original, which both protects
and displays well. Good War Date US Musician's Sword,
w/scabbard at a reasonable price !
SOLD
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| Nice Excavated M1816 Bayonet - Cynthiana, Kentucky |
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| This is a bayonet for the US M-1816 Musket, excavated near Cynthiana, Kentucky. Total length is about 19 & 1/4 inches, with the blade being about 15 & 3/4 inches. Socket is right at 3 inches long with the -T- slot mount. Iron is in very good shape and has been cleaned and coated. Another one that won't rust away on you. Nice representative bayonet for the M-1816 Musket which saw a lot of early war use. SOLD
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| Nice Militia or Sergeants' Sword - ca. 1850s-1860 |
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| Here's a beautiful ca. 1850s-1860, Ivory Handle Militia Officer's
Sword ! This is NOT one of the skinny blade post war militia swords,
but a pattern sometimes called a "Sergeants Sword" in period catalogs.
It's got the 26 inch long elliptical blade, a little over 7/8ths of an inch
wide near the hilt, and tapering to the point, unlike most of the post
war examples, that are the same width for the full length of the blade.
The total length is 31.75 inches. The reeded ivory or bone handle is in
good shape with no cracks, and only a couple of minor chips. The
plain unadorned cruciform or bowtie crossguard, has the Federal
Shield cast into it, as was often done for those intended for Militia
or Military Schools. There are very faint remnants of engraving on the
blade, and just under the Federal Shield, I can see enough of the design
to know that it is a Horstmann product. It has some lighter and
darker color, but no pitting or edge nicks. The crossguard has
quite a bit of play, but the sword itself is tight enough to swing.
These are sometimes seen on the side of NCOs and Officers in
early war images. It'd be tough to find a Civil War sword at a
better price, and this one looks great on the wall !
SOLD
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| Very Nice M1840 Horstmann Heavy Cavalry Saber |
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| If you're looking for a Real Nice American Made M1840 Cavalry
Saber, this might be it ! It's a well preserved example made by
Horstmann, of Philadelphia, and so marked on the right ricasso.
Left ricasso shows fine spike mark noted in Price Guide. Blade
is in excellent condition, still showing a nice luster, with little to no
pitting, and a smooth clean edge that appears unsharpened, with
no nicks whatsoever ! Original leather washer is still present.
Brass guard and pommel show a very nice mellow tone, and one
look at the pommel and you can tell this saber has never been apart.
Grip still retains approximately 50-60% of the original leather wrap,
and remnants of the rest, almost melded into the wood. Wire wrap
is all present and all tight. Guard has just the tiniest amount of play,
but nothing really for a 150+ year old Cavalry Saber. Scabbard
still completely intact with both rings, no rust thru. It has a nice
smooth brown patina overall, with small portions of gold paint
evident in several areas, perhaps indicating it once hung in a
GAR Hall. Common post war practice to paint the scabbards
of "relic" sabers and swords with gold paint before displaying
them. Overall, this is just a Real Nice American Marked
M1840 Cavalry Saber, that will look good in ANY Edged
Weapon Collection !
SOLD
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| Nice Untouched Condition - M1840 Tiffany Iron Guard Cavalry Saber |
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| Here is a Less Common M1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber or Wrist
Breaker ! This is the example made by Tiffany, New York, that
sports an Iron guard and hilt ! This one popped up out of the
Prairie Grove, Arkansas, area just recently, and looks much
like it was kept in the shed or barn. The blade has a mostly
gunmetal color, with a salt & pepper mixture. Still has original
point though, along with over a dozen edge nicks, and definite
evidence of having been sharpened. The grip still retains about
50% of the original leather wrap, with all of the wire, and all is
still tight. A look at the pommel cap, and you can tell this sword
has never been apart, though grip, guard, and blade are all
quite tight. The original scabbard has one tiny hole, but is
otherwise in very good shape, and fits saber like a glove.
Leather washer was missing in action, after photographing
though, I made a crude one from harness leather and it is
now affixed. If you like them, completely untouched, and
as found, this one will please you ! In excellent condition,
these Tiffany Manufactured Heavy Cavalry Sabers, can
run from $1000 to $1800 ! This one is not excellent but,
shows definite evidence of having seen hard use. It's in
original as found condition, and ready to fill a spot in your
collection for much less !
SOLD
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