approx. Other known examples include one in the Wray Collection at the Atlanta History Center. / 1864. Although the new sword regulations were not official until 1851, the sword that would be known as the M-1850 Staff & Field Officers sword was clearly codified and established on paper during that year, and the very first official government contracts were let to Ames for 150 of the new pattern swords on April 10, 1850. The hilt and guard are steel, as mandated in December 1902, but (490-2635). The top branch of the guard and pommel cap show relief cast leaves and the quillon is decorated with leaves on its back and shows lightly engraved highlights on its sides. CIRCA 1850 MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD BY HORSTMANN & SONS, PHILA. LearnMore, This sword has a wonderful undisturbed patina on the exterior and bright blade with vivid etching that really catches the eye when drawn. Presented to: Lt. All rights reserved. The newly adopted swords eliminated a wide variety of M-1840 pattern swords that were currently in service within the US Army, but were distinct for each of the many branches of the service. RARE M1840 U.S. Chicopee. Lehi Homes for Sale $576,419. (Sales tax applies, if purchased within California). This is a nice example of a more scarce 1848 dated Ames cavalry sword. This example of a privately purchased US M-1850 Staff & Field Officers Sword is in about EXCELLENT condition. Colonel William Henry Jr. was at every major Civil War Battle including Gettysberg and the surrender of General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House. The prized Mamaluke style sword was replaced with the same regulation sword used by the Army. Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, MA. LearnMore, Original Civil War Model 1850 Field & Staff officers sword in nice condition complete with its metal scabbard. It was imported by Horstmann who then (870-333). ARMY 2nd LIEUTENANT WITH THIS VERY SWORD, PART OF AN EXTENSIVE FAMILY ARCHIVE, MODEL 1840 GENERAL OFFICERS SWORD FRENCH IMPORT, THE ONLY KNOWN WIDMANN 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: DATED 1844, U.S. 1840 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER BY WESTER: THE ONLY ONE KNOWN, CS ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD BY MARSHALL OR KRAFT, GOLDSCHMIDT AND KRAFT, EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICERS SABER WITH MINTY ETCHED BLADE, REVEREND GENERAL AND FIGHTING CHAPLAIN: 1860 STAFF SWORD PRESENTED IN 1861 BY HIS STUDENTS TO REVEREND J.B. VAN PETTEN: CHAPLAIN TO FIELD OFFICER AND BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL, WOUNDED IN ACTION AT THIRD WINCHESTER AND CITED FOR GALLANT CONDUCT. US NAVY Ames M1870 Remington Navy Rifle sword bayonet in excellent condition; intact original scabbard $ 799.97 $ 719.97 Original USA 1870 Ames USN sword bayonet made by Ames Manufacturing Company, intact orig scabbard included, only 10K made. WebThe Ames Civil War Sword is a replica of the US Civil War sword. Officers, LearnMore, This short sword is typical of the hunting swords initially used to dispatch wounded game, but which then became indicators of a gentlemans social status and at the same time came to be used (490-3090). WebAMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, DATED 1864. 35.00 inches long with a stopped wide fuller that meas. LearnMore, The drawn sword measures a total length of 37.00 inches from point to pommel. The hilt retains all of its original charcoal colored sharkskin wrap, with original bottom reverse seam. The hilt also retains all 14 original wraps of the double strand, twisted gilt brass wire. Ordnance about a new pattern cavalry saber in (766-1612). WebInscribed Presentation Swords are our specialty. Blade measures approx. Draper Homes for Sale $761,542. Manufactured: Philadelphia, (870-208). 1840 SOUTH CAROLINA MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD BY HORSTMANN, GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO OFFICERS SWORD OF THE PATTERN ADOPTED BY THE PRINZ EUGEN DIVISION OF THE WAFFEN-SS, BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION 1850 STAFF AND FIELD SWORD OF LT. CHARLES E. TUCKER 71st PA - BAKERS CALIFORNIA REGIMENT- WOUNDED AT ANTIETAM, US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES IDD TO 10TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY PRIVATE, SWORD OF CAPTAIN MAYO-DYER, HERO OF MOBILE BAY, AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, DATED 1864, 1788 PATTERN BRITISH HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPERS SWORD, US FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD CAPTURED BY A CONFEDERATE, VERY ELEGANT AND VERY UNUSUAL BIRDS HEAD POMMEL U.S. Stamped. Horstmann & Sons
Year: CW
Model: M1850 Foot Officer
Size: 31.00
Condition: VG
High grade sword from Horstmann. Standard brass foot officer guard with (870-142). LearnMore, The Ames Sword Company catalog of 1882/83 lists this sword as number 538 and describes it as the Old Regulation Revenue and Marine, by which they mean the old regulation Revenue-Marine, (870-38). It also bears a great 1860 inscription to the Adjutant General (870-343). Sword meets all the normal requirements for this sword with a few exceptions. LearnMore, This style Eagle hilt was described by the Navy in 1830 and became the pattern for the regulation Model 1841. The 30-inch blade is etched with MA. HAS A 32.5" BLADE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. LearnMore, Manufactured: Richmond, VA
Maker: Boyle & Gamble
Year: Civil War
Model: B&G NCO
Size: 26.8 inch blade, .93 wide, .29 thick
Condition: Excellent+
This NCO has the standard straight blade with a (870-485). LearnMore, This saber has a silver washed brass hilt and scabbard, and very pretty tri-color blade etched with gilt-filled motifs on a blue ground alternating with bright-etched panels. Right fuller is marked with 144. Bright ding-free blade measuring 33.25 in length. LearnMore, Tiffany & Company is acknowledged as the finest producer of presentation swords in the 1860s and this is good example of their work, showing detailed craftsmanship and refined taste. Add Engraving Services Cavalry Swords $99.99 WebThe US Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword was the first sword to be produced by the famous N.P. Scabbard retains most of the original blue finish. LearnMore, The bright, slightly curved blade has a surface that shows only very minor amounts of mottling and no pitting. The hanger mounts are presentation grade, with relief cast floral figures on the obverse of the hanger bands, which are smooth and round on the reverse. LearnMore, This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. The last 8 of the blade has a false (344-3245). LearnMore, Well used but complete Model 1840 cavalry saber stamped at top of the knuckle bow with LIEUT. As it was the custom of the US military for the officers to provide themselves with their own uniforms, arms and accouterments, per the current regulation, the US Ordnance Department purchased very few officers swords of any pattern. The hilt is solid and secure, with absolutely no wobble or wiggle. LearnMore, Sword meas. WebThe Ames Sword Company Ames is probably the most desirable maker amongst American sword collectors. 1840s U.S. Ames, MARKED AMES CHICOPPEE, MASS. He (870-59). LearnMore, Manufactured: W. Chelmsford, Mass. Maker: C. Roby & Co. Year: Civil War Model: M1852 Navy Officer Size: 28.75 inch blade
Roby Naval officer swords are certainly not common. Blade is bright with only a few very minor edge nicks. LearnMore, Manufactured: Unknown Maker: Unknown Year: 1820-1830 Model: Naval Surgeon Sword
Size: 25.75 Condition: VG
Great early naval surgeon sword. Guard has high grade casting on knucklebow, pommel (870-11). 38.50 inches from point to pommel. CopyrightAmerican Swords, LLC. LearnMore, This Model 1860 Staff sword is a post-war piece in fine condition overall. There is muchalready written about theThe Ames Sword Company (herein referred to as "Ames"). The cast and brass hilt is loaded with original gilt and the blade remains in very (1047-21). U.S. JH 1864" proofs. The steel blade is 31.25 inches long with a 16.50 inch narrow fuller and a 24.50 inch long stopped fuller. LearnMore, There are only six known examples (Louis Froelich, Arms-Maker to the Confederacy by McAden & Fonvielle, pg. This is one of 3,800 sabers produced on contract with Ames in 1848 and issued to Federal Dragoons in the Mexican War then later issued to cavalrymen in the Civil War. Plain sheet iron-wrapped plus an oval spread of the knucklebow at midpoint. LearnMore, This attractive, non-regulation Foot officers sword has slightly curved blade. 22.00 inches long. (870-85). LearnMore, Still known by some collectors as the Peterson 75 from the figure number in the classic American Sword, this imported in some quantity and liked by many officers as a field sword for its (870-432). The blade is bright with light scattered surface pitting. LearnMore, This quill backed blade was made by the firm of Gebruder Weyersberg of Solingen, Prussia as evidenced by the kings head mark stamped on the reverse ricasso. I can send more pictures as needed. By Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. Philadelphia. H. MOORE, US MODEL 1860 AMES CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER WITH WOOD LINED STEEL SCABBARD, HISTORICAL PRESENTATION MODEL 1840 GENERAL OFFICERS SWORD OF WILLIAM SCHOULER, ADJUTANT GENERAL OF MASSACHUSETTS 1860: HE PREPARED THE MINUTEMEN OF 61, M1860 AMES NAVAL CUTLASS WITH SCABBARD, DATED 1862, ENTERPRISE. Its heavier weight earned it the nickname "Old Wristbreaker". Ames Springfield, Mass. LearnMore, Measuring 42 inches overall, with a 35 blade that is 1 inches wide at the guard, this sword has a leather wrapped grip bound with two twisted strands of wire. Total production was just 6,100 and most survivors lack the condition of this saber, (789-08). The eagles (945-353). The original buff leather throat washer is also in place forward of the hilt, at the rear of the ricasso. LearnMore, Manufactured: England Maker: Unmarked Year: C1820-25 Model: Mamaluke
Size: 35.8 inch blade, 1.21 wide Condition: Excellent+
Tri-color blade - blue, gold and "white" of flat design. The reverse is etched with foliate splays, surmounted by a large, script US, over which are displayed another panoply of arms, which are again surmounted by foliate splays. AT FT. FISHER, VERY RARE BOYLE, GAMBLE NCO SWORD WITH LEATHER SCABBARD, M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH SCABBARD, WITH MEYERSBERG SYMBOL ON BLADE, MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD IDD TO EDWARD W. HALCRO, BEAUTIFUL US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD BY TOMES & DAGGETT, RARE TIFFANY & CO. HIGH GRADE MODEL 1860 NAVAL OFFICERS CUTLASS, PRESENTATION GRADE US MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD BY W.H. LearnMore, This edged weapon is copied from the US Model 1832 Artillery short sword and is minus its scabbard. It has a wide stopped fuller that is 19 long and a narrow fuller that is 21 long. The scabbard retains about 80% original blue with some thinning and fading, which is mixing with a smooth plum brown patina. The blade meas. LearnMore, This original condition Model 1860 Staff officers sword is one of many produced by various manufacturers from the Civil War to the turn of the century. Manufactured by the Philadelphia firm of (344-105). LearnMore, This massive iron-mounted saber is surely a one-of-a-kind early example dating from the Mexican War era. It is a very high end saber, bearing a rubbed presentation (870-271). Peterson #116 is a nice parallel, though with a conventional bone grip. LearnMore, The drawn saber meas. We provide free estimates of value, information and identification on Antique Swords. Dedicated to preserving our heritage through honesty and integrity in the collecting field. Spanish Fork Homes for Sale $485,009. M, JOHN CRAIG, USA BY EMPLOYEES OF SCHUYLKILL ARSENAL 1868, MINT AMES US NAVY MODEL 1852 OFFICERS SWORD AND SCABBARD, MODEL 1872 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICERS MAMALUKE SWORD, MODEL 1840 PATTERN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS NCO SWORD BY RIDABOCK & CO. WITH SCABBARD, PAINTED ESCUTCHEON AND MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD IDD TO MAJOR WILLIAM LAMBERT OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY & THE 27TH & 33rd NEW JERSEY, MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER AND PORTRAIT IDD TO 1ST LT. ANTHONY A. TAYLOR, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT, CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD MADE BY BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE OF RICHMOND, ORIGINAL, BRASS-MOUNTED PRESENTATION-GRADE KNIGHTSHEAD MILITIA OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD. Etched on both sides with American (172-5869). 31.00 inches long from pommel to point. Our entire edged weapon inventory is constantly and carefully grown and curated, so please check back frequently for new items. ACKERMANN, 62ND NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS (ANDERSON ZOUAVES), SCARCE 1858 DATED AMES M1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER. LearnMore, Historical Firearms Stolen From The National Civil War Museum In Harrisburg, Pa , Theft From Gravesite Of Gen. 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