Fleischer's Auctions
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Lot 542 U974. PRESENTATION-GRADE SAUERBIER TYPE-1 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, BRASS SCABBARD: This is a Presentation-Grade Sauerbier Type-1 Cavalry Officer’s saber, with a gold-washed brass scabbard. The type-1 heavy style hilt has very ornate chase work with much original gold wash and it tight, with a brown leather grip with triple-strand wire. The blade is held tight with the original leather blade washer, and has detailed light etching but no maker mark, which is not needed to identify the maker because of all the unique features of a Sauerbier product. The brass scabbard is complete with the original throat piece and high-grade large mounts and retains much of the original gold wash. Simply a beautiful looking saber.$2900.00
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Lot 543 U995. HIGH-GRADE POST - CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD - COMPANY A “CHARLESTOWN CADETS” 5TH REGIMENTS M.V.M: This is an amazing High-Grade post - Civil War Presentation sword attributed to the “Charlestown Cadets” Boston Massachusetts. The 5th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia was a peacetime infantry regiment that was activated for federal service in the Union army for three separate tours during the American Civil War. In the years immediately preceding the war and during its first term of service, the regiment consisted primarily of companies from Essex County as well as Boston and Charlestown. The sword is an ornate staff & field sword with a German silver grip; gold washed guard and pommel cap in a German silver scabbard with high-grade fancy mounts.
The top mount is etched “CC” for CharlestownCadets, and on the reversed side between the mounts is the presentation:
Presented to Captain H. C. Cutter by the
Charlestown Cadets and Friends
May 24th 1869
Cutter entered service as a Private and promoted to Corporal in the “H” company, 5th Regiment M.V.M. during the latter part of the Civil War for an enlistment of 100 Days. He would remain with the unit and promote to Captain of the Charlestown Cadets. Shipping is included. $5500.00
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Lot 463 A148. UNION - 1860 DATED - AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALY SABER: This is an 1860 dated and inspected Ames M1860 Cavalry Saber in an Ames model 1840 heavy cavalry scabbard. The brass hilt is tight with a double inspected pommel cap. The original leather grip is gone and down to the wood, but the twisted brass wire remains. The period sharpened blade is bright; Ames maker marked; inspected “G.G.S”; dated 1860 and “US” & “JH” inspected. The scabbard is a perfect fit with no movement, though for a heavier blade. It has a gray-light brown patina and is complete with both rings and a tight throat piece. 1860 dated Ames saber are very rare to find because they saw action. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00
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Lot 478 A279. IDENTIFIED - CIVIL WAR PERIOD MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS' SWORD: This is an Ames M1852 Naval Officer’s sword identified to Acting Ensign George F. Bayley. He initially enlisted in the Massachusetts 3rd cavalry, but was discharged for disabilities on 16 June, 1862 at New Orleans Louisiana. He later accepted a commission in the United States Navy as an Acting Ensign and served on the USS Cornubia & USS Pampero. 1864-1866. Braley had his name and service period etched on his sword. The etching is in Old English script inside a rectangular panel above the original Ames etching. The marker mark is faint, but readable with magnification. The brass guard and pommel cap retain 100% original gold wash; the grip and wire are 100% original and complete; and there is a period replaced leather blade washer, which holds it all tightly together. The blade showed wear with period sharpening and some minor small nicks. No scabbard. Shipping & Insurance included. $1600.00
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Lot 477 A173. IDENTIFIED – SAUERBIER MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER SWORD: Sauerbier Naval Officer Swords are extremely scarce and are often missing from advance collections. This one is even more unique because it is identified to a Civil War Naval Officer. The sword has a complete original Sauerbier scabbard with all mounts; a hilt which has a deep brown patina with traces of original gold; an original white shark skin grip that has aged to a mellow gray, and original twisted wire. The original leather blade washer holds the 27 1/2-inch firm. It is etched with an anchor on both sides; and American Eagle and a ribbon with USN on one side; and a flag with USN on the other. Above the right-side anchor is the name “Edwin Coffin.” Surrounded by 34 stars. This number of stars represents the 2-year period between 4 July 1861 – 3 July 1863. Edwin Coffin was commissioned into the Navy 10/8/1861 as an Acting Master. He was promoted to Acting Volunteer Lieutenant 6/23/1865 and discharged 2/4/1866. He reported to the Receiving Ship USS Ohio, and would later serve on the USS Midnight, USS Colorado, and the USS Adela while in both the South & North Atlantic Squadrons, and he saw action both on land and at sea, and is mentioned in several reports for his gallant conduct. Shipping & Insurance included. $2900.00
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The identification is chased on the inside of the guard and reads:
John Reade
Milford
Mass
Lot 544 A174. IDENTIFIED (POW) - ROBY MOUNTED INFANTRY OFFICER SWORD: This Model 1850 Foot Officer sword is identified to Captain James Reade from the state of Massachusetts. On 11/29/1862 he was commissioned into "I" Co. 48th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and resigned on 3/7/1863. On 1/4/1864 he mustered into "A" Co. 57th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and resigned on 5/17/1865 at Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD due to a disability. With the 48th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, he participated in the Reconnaissance toward Port Hudson March 13-20, 1863. Duty at Baton Rouge till May 18. Operations against Port Hudson May 18-24. Action at Plain's Store May 21. Siege of Port Hudson May 25-July 9. Assaults on Port Hudson May 27 and June 14. Surrender of Port Hudson July 9. Moved to Donaldsonville July 9-10, and duty there till August 1. Action at Cox's Plantation, Donaldsonville, July 12-13. Moved to Boston, Mass., via Cairo, Ill., August 9-23. Mustered out September 3, 1863.With the 57th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, he took part in the Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15, 1864. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spotsylvania May 8-12; Ny River May 10; Spotsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Bethesda Church June 1-3. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30, 1864. He was captured at the Crater and was a Prison-of-War held at the Richland Jail, Columbia, S.C. until December 9. 1864.The sword is a Roby Model 1850 Mounted Infantry Officer sword with a metal scabbard. The hilt retains 100% original shark skin grip and twisted wire and is tight, and the Roby marked blade has strong etching with a fair amount of original frosting. A binder with historical information, as well of a Civil War period "Crater souvenir pin" with a Minnie, and a copy of the book "Mother, May You Never See The Sights I have Seen" (The 57th Mass. in the last year of the Civil War) is included. Shipping & Insurance included. More research pending. $3600.00
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Lot 583 A303. SAUERBIER NON-REG STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD - MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAYED POMMEL CAP: This is a Sauerbier Non-Regulation Staff & Field Officers sword with a mother-of-Pear inlayed pommel cap. The hilt is tight with a good amount of original gold gilt; has a tight original black leather grip with original triple-stand wire; and the original leather blade washer, which hold the 31 1/4-inch blade tight. The blade is not maker marked, but has the blade fuller and etching unique to Sauerbier. The scabbard has ornate mounts which retain much original gold, and light mustard-brown patina were the brass is exposed. The top portion of the scabbard retain much original finish were as the bottom show the steel, which has a pleasing gray patina. The mother-of-pear inlays is a shield on the top and George Washington back. Both are fully complete with no chips or cracks. This is an amazing sword! Shipping & Insurance included. $2800.00
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Lot 718 C442. KENANSVILLE CAVALRY SABER – TYPE-2 or
SECOND MODEL – LEECH & RIGDON SCABBARD: This
is a Type-2 or Second Model Kenansville Cavalry Saber in a Leech & Rigdon
scabbard. The saber perfectly fits the scabbard and both have matching patina, which
is a good indication the two have been together and may have been paired as
such during the war. The hilt, pommel cap and grip are tight with original
leather and marked “X X X X” on the guard. The blade has never been sharpened and
has great patina. The scabbard has been identified as Leech & Rigdon by a
well-known appraiser who has worked for James D. Julia, Morphy & Poulin auctions. The
Confederate scabbard is high-quality with a brass throat, brass mounts, brass rings and
a brass drag and a nice lapped seam. Shipping & Insurance included. $4500.00
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Lot 618 C437. RARE – ALABAMA CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD: This exceptionally rare Confederate short artillery sword is believed to have been made in Mobile, Alabama by an unknown maker, and is one of the hardest Confederate short artillery swords to find. It is well made, and complete with the original scabbard. The leather on the scabbard was weak, flimsy, and extremely fragile with separationon the back side and has been refurbished to insure its preservation. The hilt is tight; has a deep rich brown patina, which match the mounts, and the blade also has a deep brown patina with pitting. Shipping & Insurance included. $2900.00
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Lot 639 C458. CONFEDERATE – HAIMAN CAVALRY SABER, HIGH QUALITY SCABBARD - GEORGIA: This is a Confederate Haiman Cavalry Saber made by L. Haiman & Brother, Columbus, Georgia. Louis Haiman, and his brother Elijah, operated in Columbus Georgia throughout the entire Civil War, and their sabers are easily identifiable by the distinct shape of the hilt, and the material and heavy wire used on the grip, though there are a few variants such as a different scabbard or wire. Most of the sabers have a lapped-seam scabbard, but there are examples that have a higher quality scabbard that is well made with a brazed seam, brass mounts, and brass rings. It is believed these scabbards were made by McElroy and supplied to Haiman to fill a contract for Officer sabers. This saber retains some of its original leather and all the single iron wire wrap on the grip. The grip is tight but there is the slightest movement in the hilt. The McElroy made scabbard has brass mounts and brass rings, and a steel throat and a brazed seam. It has a nice even brown patina. I do not believe the blade washer is original. Overall, the condition is excellent! Shipping & Insurance included. $3900.00
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Lot 615 C533. SOUTH CAROLINA MARKED & RETAILED ALABAMA SHORT SWORD: This exceptionally rare Confederate short artillery sword is believed to have been made in Mobile, Alabama by an unknown maker. At the beginning of the Civil War, the South had few armories and fewer factories capable of producing arms; and as a result, several small arms manufacturers began operations across the vast southern landscape. This sword is a product of one of those small southern arms manufacturers that sprang up to fill the needs of the Confederacy. It is one of the hardest Confederate short artillery swords to find; but this one is extremely unique in that it may be one of two known exiting examples retailed in Charleston, South Carolina by John S. Bird and stamped “S. CAROLINA” on the handle above the retailer mark. The other is in a museum.
The sword is 23 3/4 inches long with an 18 1/2 inch blade which is tight to the hilt with no movement. The brass guard has 9 concentric rings for the grip, and a cross-guard is cast in a forward direction. In the center of the guard is the retailer stamp for J.S. BIRD and above it is stamped S. CAROLINA. There are several dings and bumps in the guard as well as nicks in the blade; and with magnification, you can see that the letters follow the contour of the dings and dents, which indicate the the markings were done prior to the indentations cause by heavy use.
This known example with these marks may possibly have been carried by the younger J.S. Bird since he was a member of the Palmetto Guard; and they were retained as artilleryman when ordered to Commings Point. The Palmetto Guard was re-designated as I Company, 2nd South Carolina regiment, in which Bird is listed as Private Bird, J. B. He fought at the First Battle of Manassas after which he was assigned to the Commissary Department. Then again, if he did not carry it, he is associated with the sword since it was supplied to the state of South Carolina by his family’s business. Shipping & Insurance included. $3900.00
Confederate artillery short sword. Presumed Alabama: n.p., n.d. Retailer's mark "J.S. Bird" and "S. Carolina" stamped to sand-cast brass hilt. Overall approx. 23 3/4 in., semi-wasp-waisted blade approx. 18 1/2 in. long.
An exceptionally scarce Confederate artillery short sword in its own right, this piece presents a unique opportunity to own one of only two known examples stamped by John S. Bird, Sr., of South Carolina, the other of which is housed institutionally. The marks contour with wear to the guard, indicating that they were stamped prior to the swords' heavy use. With a distinctive forward-cast cross guard and nine concentric rings about the grip, these swords are generally believed to be the product of an Alabama small arms manufacturer, though the maker is unknown.
The sword can be linked to the Battle of Fort Sumter and the Palmetto Guard, later I Company 2nd South Carolina Regiment, via the service of John Stiles Bird, Jr. (alt. John B. Bird, alt. Byrd, 1845-1906), the son of the marked retailer. The younger Bird is no doubt best remembered for raising the first flag over the captured Fort Sumter. Formerly flown from the masthead of the Palmetto Line brig John N. Jones, the "Lone Star and Palmetto" flag was given to Bird, then employed at his father's military goods store, by Captain Charles E. Mills, and was subsequently adopted by the Palmetto Guard as it's unofficial colors. Considering they were retained as artillerymen when ordered to Cummings Point, it's possible that this sword that passed through his father's shop was also carried by Bird.
John Stiles Bird, Sr., was born in England and emigrated to South Carolina in the early 19th century. He is known to have operated a slew of "Military & Fancy" shops from 1832 into the 1860s, notably Bird John S & Co. at 225 King Street in Charleston. In addition to militaria, he retailed eyeglasses, looking glasses and mirrors.
The sword exhibits nicks to the blade and dings and bumps to the brass that suggest battlefield usage. Despite this, the blade is tight to the hilt with no movement.
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LOT 700 F509. 6th KANSAS CAVALRY IDENTIFIED - COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER: This Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver was issued & carried by Private Jesse L. Vance, while he served in G Company, Kansas 6th Cavalry. The revolver serial number is 121593 and was manufacture in 1862, and the number matches on all part to include the wedge and loading lever. The grip is original and tight with 90% + original finish and all screws are original, and the action properly functions.
On May 8, 1995, Springfield Research Service published a letter documenting this revolver as being used in Co. G, 6th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and the company records show it being issued to a Private Vance in 1862. However, since there were three Vance brothers in Company G: Isaac, Jesse L. & George W., and a lack of full access to all the National Archives records in 1995 prevented Springfield Research from positively identify which brother received the revolver. As such, a more thorough look at each soldier’s records was necessary to determine who had this revolver, and all the muster sheets and records were requested from the National Archives.
Private George W.Vance did not receive this revolver because he enlisted on 10/1/1863 and the gun was issued in 1862. He also was sick and in the hospital at Ft. Smith Arkansas 14 December, 1863 and died from measles on August 28, 1864. His muster sheets make no reference to a Colt revolver.
Private Isaac Vance enlisted on 10/17/1861 and transferred to Company G on 6/1/1862. In January & February 1862 he was absent and then listed as a deserter 1 April 1862. He was absent without leave in October 1862 and in confinement November & December 1862, and Court-Martialed January – February 1863. For most of 1862, Private Isaac Vance was not with his command and either absent, listed as a deserter, or in confinement. He does not appear to be present for most of 1862, and there is no documentation of him received or purchasing a revolver.
Private Jesse L. Vance enlisted on 11/25/1861 and transferred to Company G on 6/1/1862. He also deserted with his brother and was court martialed, but served no time in confinement. On his muster sheets for Sept, Oct & Nov, Dec 1864 it documents he owed the US government for one C. A. (Colt Army) revolver. This would have been the Model 1851 Navy revolver, and of the three brothers, Jesse's muster sheets are the only ones that documents the receipt of a Colt revolver
Shipping & Insurance included as well as the historical binder. $6500.00
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Lot 452 F425. SHARPS & HANKINS NAVAL CARBINE: The US M1862 Navy Carbine by Sharps & Hankins, Philadelphia was one of the more interesting and unique arms to see service with the US Navy. Between 1862 and 1865 about 8,000 of these breech-loading carbines were produced. The carbines were produced in .52 rimfire with a unique sliding breech system for loading and unloading. The carbine had a 24” barrel and was rifled with 6 grooves and featured a leather shroud around the barrel to protect the barrel from deterioration due to the salty and highly corrosive environment. Often these leather covers are in very rough condition or entirely missing. Of the 8,000 “Naval” pattern carbines produced, the Navy purchased 6,686. The gun saw extensive use during the American Civil War with the Brown Water Navy gunboats in support of the infantry on the river ways of the south seeing service in the inventory of no less than forty-eight boats and ships. This Carbine is unique not only for the leather cover on the barrel, but the fact that it is factory plated. This was done to protest it while at sea. The stock has expected dings and dents and there is a thin stress fracture on the right side that looks period; however, the stock is strong with no movement. The leather cover is in near-mint original condition and properly attached to the barrel. There is one sling swivel; the gun is serial number 11111 on the tang and barrel; the hammer does not hold in half-cock, but does fully lock. Overall. this is a nice looking and 100% complete example of a relatively rare US Navy carbine. The gun is in tremendously better condition than they are usually encountered in, with a fine leather barrel shroud and crisp markings. This is one of those not to common carbines that is missing from many Civil War carbine and long arm collection and would be a nice addition to any Civil War naval display. Shipping & Insurance included. $2600.00
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Lot 640 C502. CONFEDERATE, GEORGIA – McELROY SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD: This Confederate Short Artillery sword is believed to be made by McElroy, Macon Georgia. It has a similar hilt as seen on an E. J. Johnson short artillery sword, but with a flat sided blade with no fuller. This example is unique because it has a rarely seen narrow blade that is 1 1/2 inches wide at the base by 18 Ľ inches long, and is complete with an original wood scabbard with tins mounts. The hilt has a pleasing mustard-brown patina and is tight. The blade has never been clean and has great casting flaws. The scabbard perfectly fits and is complete with both tin mounts. On the wood there is a period tag and under magnification “Foot Artillery Sword, Found Savanna Ga” can be read. This is a great example of a McElroy Short Artillery sword complete with the original wood/tin scabbard, which was captured when Savanna Georgia fell to Sherman in December 1864. Shipping & Insurance included! $3900.00
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Lot 462 A207. CLAUBERG – MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: Here is a very affordable Civil War Cavalry Officers saber. This is a Clauberg Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Officer saber, which were carried by Union Cavalry Officers in both the Mexican-American & American Civil War. This example show wear, but not abuse, and is in great condition. The brass hilt and pommel cap have a pleasing patina, and the ray-skin grip shows wear and is missing some of the smaller side wire, but retains 100% original copper dragoon wire. The blade washer is missing; however, the saber is tight. The blade is triple Clauberg maker make, which is extremely rare: W. CLAUBERG SOLINGEN stamped on the left side; W. CLAUBERG SOLINGEN etched on the right side; and Clauberg KNIGHT Stamp. The spin of the blade is etched IRON PROOF. The body of the original scabbard has a nice even brown patina with brass rings and mounts, and the drag shows wear. It also has the original throat piece with the original retention rivet. The blade was never sharpened and the etching is strong, but shows some wear. Overall, this is a great example of a Model 1840 Cavalry Officers saber. Shipping & Insurance included. $975.00
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Lot 582 A266. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD - NEAR MINT – GERMAN SILVER HILT – PRESENTATION GRADE OFFICERS SWORD: This is a near mint condition, high-quality German silver hilt presentation grade Model 1850 Staff & Field Officers sword by Clauberg. The hilt retains 100% original gold wash; the German Silver grip is tight with 100% original triple strand wire, and the bright frosty etched blade it tight. The steel scabbard fits tight to the sword and has all gold washed mounts. It is missing the blade washer and there are some darks spots near the tip, but no rust or pitting and never sharpened. Simply a marvelous sword! Shipping & insurance included.$3900.00
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Lot 464 A119. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD:
This is a Model 1850 Staff & Field sword with the large
US basket hilt. It is 100% original with all the shark skin and triples wire grip;
a tight blade; and steel scabbard with all mounts. The brass has an even patina;
the blade was period sharpened; the etching is light from wear; and the
scabbard mounts have attractive chase work. Shipping & Insurance included. $2100.00
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Lot 476 A130. MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD – W. CLAUBERG: This is a Model 1852 Naval Officers sword made be W. Clauberg, Solingen. The sword shows wear, but is in great condition with a tight hilt; 100% original white shark-skin grip and triple wire; the original red felt blade washer; a strong and complete scabbard with all original mounts; and a frosty blade with deep etching, though it has some areas of salt & pepper dark spots. The top mount has some movement, but the middle and drag are tight. Shipping & Insurance is included. $1400.00
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Lot 475 A209. RARE! - SAUERBIER MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD: Sauerbier Model 1852 Naval Officers swords are rarely seen, and even more rare with a pewter grip and a metal scabbard. The brass hilt has even patina with a tiny bit of movement; the red blade washer is original; the 28 1/2-inch blade is maker marked with strong etching to include large block letters “U.S.N.” and “E. PLURIBUS UNUM” with an anchor on the opposite side. The scabbard is metal and retained all original mounts complete with the screws. Shipping & Insurance included. $1800.00
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Lot 465 A215. RARE- AMES OPEN FACE - MODEL 1821 SWORD: Noted author John H. Thillmann “Civil War Army Sword” identifies this sword as an Ames Non-Regulation French Infantry Officers sword, Model 1821. This sword has an open guard, leather grip and a scabbard with ring supports attached to the brass mounts, but no ring-bands. It is “Ames” maker marked, but the blade is void of the standard “US” etching. This etching is faint, but visible. The hilt is tight, the original blade washer is intact, and the Ames marked scabbard is strong with all brass mounts and steel screws. There is a theory that this style sword was produced for the Southern market since Ames was shipping blades south prior to the outbreak of the war. In fact, many Confederate made swords are similar in style, and this sword design may have been the template copied by makers such as Boyle & Gamble. This is an extremely rare sword! $2300.00
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Lot 466 A231. SAUERBIER – MOUNTED INFANTRY OFFICERS’ SWORD: This is a Sauerbier Mounted Infantry Officers’ sword. Foot Officer swords have a leather scabbard whereas Mounted Officers carried their swords on horseback, and are metal. It is easily identified as a Sauerbier sword because of the unique featured attributed to this maker: The fuller design; the etching pattern; the leather grip and wire; the pommel cap design and how it is connected to the guard; and the spinner nut. The hilt has a dark brown patina with a small US in the guard. There is no blade washer, but the blade is tight. The blade has a nice gray patina, with beautiful Sauerbier etching which includes the US flag and shield, a 6-point star surrounded by 12 smaller stars on each side; a large U. S. and the Masonic symbol of a square and compasses with the letter "G". The scabbard has the original brown finish with some scattered surface pitting and all egg corn adorned ring mounts and a rarely seen drag pattern. Shipping & Insurance included. $1900.00
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Lot 467 A234. RARE - EAGLE MEDALLION - STEEL GUARD NON- REGULATION FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is an rare example of an Eagle Medallion – Steel Guard Non-Regulation Foot Officers sword. This style hilt is seldom seen, and there are known altered Confederate examples; however, this is the Union version with the American Eagle medallion in the center. The hilt is tight and has an even patina; the grip has a little wear and is tight with 100% original wire; the blade is firm with the original leather blade washer; and the etching is light but visible. The scabbard has an even brown patina and shows wear on the drag, which indicates the sword saw service. Shipping & Insurance included. $1250.00
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Lot 468 A254. UNIQUE - MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN SWORD: This unique Model 1840 Musician Sword came out of Kentucky. It has the standard M1840 Musician sword hilt with crude casting in the grip with a totally different blade and scabbard. Instead of the standard straight long blade used by Ames, Emerson & Silver, and Horstmann, this blade is shorter with a 1/18 x 25-inch curved blade, which is original to the hilt and retains the original white buff leather washer. It is totally unmarked, and the leather scabbard is complete with a brass drag and throat. I do not know who made it, or if it was Union, Militia, or Confederate carried. All I am sure of, is that it is the only known example I have seen in this configuration. This would display well with a collection of Musician swords, as well as with a Confederate Musician or NCO uniform grouping. Shipping & Insurance included. $950.00
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NOT IT AUCTIONA227. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS’ SWORD: This is a Model 1850 Foot Officers’ sword with a larger guard more common to a Staff & Field sword without the US in the basket. The hilt is tight and the grip is 100% original shark skin with original twisted brass wire. The original leather blade washer holds the IRON PROOF blade tight, and the blade has a pleasing patina with strong etching of “US” and the American Eagle. The blade has a sharp point, some dark spot areas, but no rust or pitting. The scabbard is original to the sword and is strong, with all original mounts which are embellished with great chase work. Shipping and Insurance is included. $1250.00
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