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U265. HORSTMANN M1852 NAVAL OFFICERS' SWORD: This is a high quality M1852 Naval Officers with a rare high-end sharkskin covered wood scabbard. The hilt is tight with white sharkskin grip with triple copper wire. The blade is Horstmann marked with "Iron Proof" on the spine, and the Kings head on the blade. The etching is very deep. The scabbard fittings have all the original screws, and the patina matches the hilt. The sharkskin is perfect on the entire scabbard. Simply outstanding! $2700.00
C187. CONFEDERATE IMPORTED - BRITISH P-1859 TYPE II NAVAL RIFLE CUTLASS BAYONET: The Pattern 1859 Type II Naval Cutlass Bayonet offered here is in outstanding condition and is complete with the original scabbard. All of the metal surfaces have a light chocolate patina that is totally untouched. The blade is one of the best I have seen with no issues, and shows period sharpening. The sheet metal basket guard shows one dent along its bottom, and the muzzle ring is perfect. The right pommel cap of the bayonet is clearly engraved with what appears to be the Confederate inventory number 382. These inventory numbers are the key to positive identification to the Confederacy. They were not factory stamped, but carved in, and are crude in appearance. Normally they are carved on the button side, but this one is marked on the opposite side. The original locking latch, spring and stud are present on the pommel cap of the bayonet and still function. The original two-piece pressed leather grip panels are complete and in outstanding condition. The scabbard is all original and strong, but the seam is open. The mounts have matching patina with the drag having period twisted wire to hold it in place. Researchers believe Confederate purchased naval rifles and their accompanying bayonets were numbered in their own series from 1-1000. To date a total of 19 examples of Confederate marked and numbered P-1858 Naval Rifles are known, along with a total of 34 Confederate numbered cutlass bayonets. The highest known number for either the rifles or bayonets is 999, which is found on a cutlass bayonet. I do not know if this is one of those 34 or a newly discovered example. Overall this is a wonderful, completely untouched, example of one of the scarcest of all imported British bayonets. It is a wonderful original cutlass bayonet and is an item that you may not see for sale again anytime in the near future. It is a must have for any naval collector. $1950.00
F113. CONFEDERATE ARSENAL CONVERSION MUSKET: This musket is a Confederate arsenal conversion musket, which is in great untouched attic condition. It originally was a M1816 flintlock and you can see the Springfield mark and an eagle head on the lock plate. The drum bolster is crudely configured, and the hammer almost has a blacksmith made look to it. All metal parts have the same aged patina, and the stock matched as well. Under the middle band you can see a period arsenal repair to the stock. Even the original ram rod has the same matching patina. Confederate conversion muskets are a good buy since they are more affordable, and underscore the make-do disposition of the Confederate war machine. $1850.00
U335. NON-REGULATION M1850 STAFF & FIELD
SWORD: This
is a Non-Regulation style M1850 Staff & Field sword, which is also
considered a Non-Regulation Foot Officers sword. The confusion occurs because there is no “US”
in the guard, though it is large in size.
The hilt on this sword retains much of the original gold wash. The grip is 100% original shark-skin with
triple wire. It is tight because the leather blade washer is present. The blade is Clauberg maker marked with IRON
PROOF on the spine. The etching is simple
with the eagle on one side and “US” on the other, but with much original
frosting. The scabbard is original to
the sword and metal, which could mean it was carried by a mounted infantry
officers. The scabbard has a nice even
brown patina with no dents or pitting.
Overall, this is a great example of this style sword.$1275.00
F75. CONFEDERATE M-1817 COMMON RIFLE - CONVERSION MUSKET: This is a perfect example of
a classic Southern conversion musket!
This M-1817 Common Rifle was originally made by Robert Johnson of
Middleton CT. 1821, and more than likely was issued to a southern state and was
converted to percussion using the French or Drum method. During its conversion process, the gun was
disassembled and marked with “Roman Numerals” to make sure that the right parts
went back to the right gun. The Roman
numeral V III is cut into the bottom
of the barrel, the barrel channel, the patch box and the end of the
ram-rod. It is important to remember that
US arsenal conversions were strictly of the Belgian or Cone in Barrel method,
not the drum system. Finally, this rifle
was altered to accept a socket bayonet.
The drum bolster has a unique, design often encountered on those guns
converted by the Columbus, MS or Briarfield, MS arsenal south of Memphis.
The gun is in very good condition overall! The metal mostly has a smooth medium brown
patina. The lock retains traces of the original
casehardening finish and is still well marked.
The 1821 date is stamped vertically behind the hammer. The lock plated retains the original “R.
JOHNSON/ U “EAGLE” S/ MIDDN CONN” markings. The letters “CG” and number “4” are
stamped in the wood. The barrel was re-bored to .58, which was common for
Confederate conversions, but the bore is smooth from use. The stock is original with no cracks, breaks
or repairs, but does show bumps and dings.
If you are looking to add a nice Confederate long gun to your collection
without paying and arm and a leg, this is a great musket to own.$1995.00
F77. BELGIAN MADE
FRENCH M-1842 RIFLED MUSKET: The
musket is in about Fine overall condition, with no missing or
replaced parts. The gun retains the original sling swivels, the original
long-range rear site (graduated to a very optimistic 800 yards) and the
original full-length ramrod, complete with threads. The back action lock is
marked with the maker name T. TILKIN / LIÉGE in a two line arc behind
the hammer. The gun has the typical Liege proof marks at the breech, as well as
multiple Crown / T marks on various parts, clearly Tilkin’s maker mark.
The lock works crisply on all positions, and like most European guns of the
era, the half-cock notch is barely 1/8” off the cone (nipple). The gun has a
pleasing, smooth bronze-brown patina over all of the metal parts, with only
some very light peppering and pinpricking present on the metal. Only the butt
plate shows any significant roughness or pitting, with a dark and somewhat
rough overall texture. The bore is in about very good condition and is rifled
with four shallow grooves and the rifling remains strong and crisp. The bore
has a dark seasoned color to it and appears mostly free of major pits or
serious corrosion, with some light scattered pitting, mostly confined to the
grooves. The stock is made of highly figured walnut that is nearly furniture
grade and is very attractive. The stock is free of any breaks, splits or cracks
and has no repairs. Even the ramrod channel shows only moderate wear and not
heavy splintering, which is often encountered with these muskets. There is a
patch of very dark discoloration around the trigger guard area of the bottom of
the stock that appears to be front the gun being stored near or above fire or
flame. The wood is quite dark with an almost black and charred appearance.
However, the area does not appear to have actually burned. There are a large
number of bumps, dings and handling marks on the stock, as well as series of
light scratches and indentations, mostly around the wrist on the lock side of
the musket. There is also a light surface scrape on the right hand side of the
stock between the lower and middle barrel bands, the result of the lower band
being slid forward carelessly. None of these marks are structural or
particularly serious in terms of affecting the overall display of this
attractive musket.
Overall,
this is a very attractive, complete and fully functional example of the type of
import musket that saw significant use during the first 12-18 months of the
Civil War, especially by Union troops in the Western Theater. The gun displays
wonderfully, is 100% complete and correct. Every Civil War long arm display
needs at least one of these big-bore import muskets to show the guns that many
soldiers carried, while wishing that they had been issued a Springfield or
Enfield! This is really a lot of musket for the money$995.00
F87. MODEL 1861 U.S. PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET, S.N. & W.T.C/ FOR/ MASSACHUSETTS: This is a Model 1861 U.S. Percussion rifle-musket, S. Norris and W.T. Clement contract, made in Springfield Mass; c 1863-1864 total quantity of several thousand. The lock marking of eagle motif/U.S. and S.N. & W.T.C. /FOR/ MASSACHUSETTS. The wood in great condition and the cartouche is still visible. The metal has a nice even brown patina, and the rifling is still very strong.$1175.00
F97.
M-1817 COMMON RIFLE -
CONVERSION MUSKET: This
is a great example of a classic Southern conversion musket! Complete with an
original linen Confederate sling. This
M-1817 Common Rifle was originally made by N Starr of Middleton CT. 1841, and
more than likely was issued to a southern state and was converted to
percussion. It is important to remember that US arsenal conversions were
strictly of the Belgian or Cone in Barrel method, and this is not that. The drum has a unique design.
The gun is in very good condition overall! The metal mostly has a smooth medium brown patina. The stock is original with a period chip near the patch box plate, and the normal bumps and dings. If you are looking to add a nice Confederate long gun to your collection without paying and arms and a leg, this is a great musket to own.
F106. AUSTRIAN M1854 “LORENZ” RIFLE-MUSKET: This Lorenz rifle-musket is
in all original on touch condition with great patina. The stock retains all its original finish and
has no break to cracks, has never has been sanded or alter, and the metal has matching
patina on all parts. The lock is marked “861”
for the year 1861, and the barrel is maker marked “IF SEDER.” It is .58 caliber, has no cheek rest in the
stock, and has a folding leaf rear sight.
There are several hash marks on
the barrel and 6 in the stock, as well as a cross carved in the barrel, which
resembles the Confederate battle flag.
Also, the ramrod is not original, but a crude replacement that looks
blacksmith made. For these reason, I feel
this may have been carried by a Southern soldier. Overall, a great Lorenz!$1075.00
F41. 1862 DATES ENFIELD MUSKET with BAYONET: This is a great looking musket! It is an Enfield with the date 1862 on the lock plate. The musket has a great patina! The barrel and all metal parts have matching patina. The ram-rod is original. The correct bayonet is with it. I suspect this musket started with a Confederate soldier. The initials "PT" are on the left side of the stock as well as two X's. It looks like the musket became a war trophy of a Union soldier in the 24th Infantry Corps., or the soldier carved his sweetheart’s initials between a heart. On the right side of the stock is a maple inlayed heart flanked by the initials "E V." The original bayonet has matching patina and the serial number "5." $1895.00
F80. WHITNEY
1861 NAVY PLYMOUTH RIFLE: This is a Whitney 1861 Navy Plymouth Rifle. This is an early dated version 1862 and will
be void of inspection markings. This
is a great example with outstanding patina.
It has the rear sight and correct ram-rod, but appears to never have had
a bayonet ramp/lug installed. The patina
on the barrel is unaltered. The lock plate is dated 1862 vertically at the rear
with the eagle-shield-flag motif ahead of the hammer and "U.S. Whitney-Ville"
under the bolster. The barrel breech date is obscured by gun power corrosion,
but serial number 4017 is clear. All the
sling swivel are complete. The walnut
stock is original and never sanded or messed with in any way. Does not hold in half-cock, but fully cocks. With only 10,000
produced, it is a rifle that is often missing from Civil War long arms
collections. This one just has a great look and it would be a great
addition to any Civil War naval arms or long arms collection. $1750.00
U425. AMES M1850 MOUNTED INFANTRY OFFICERS’ SWORD: This is an original Ames M1850 Mounted Infantry Officers’ sword. The hilt is tight with 100% original shark-skin grip and double strand wire, and an even untouched patina. The guard is the correct one-piece version. The 30 1/2” blade is bright with much original frosting and a few areas of darks spots, and the tip is sharp as the day it was made. No rust or pitting. The steel den-free scabbard has much original finish and a dark patina. All mounts are original and the throat piece is Ames marked. Here is an opportunity to add a rare sword to your collection! $1875.00
U426. M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS’ SWORD with HIGH-GRADE CLAUBERG HILT AND A COLLINS BLADE: This is a M1850 Staff & Field with a high-grade hilt and scabbard with a Collins blade. The hilt is composed of intertwined oak leaf branches with the “US” also chased in high relief as part of the oak branch decoration. The quillion is an eagle’s head with a large beak. The hilt is tight with no movement and the grip is 100% original shark-skin and double strand wire. The 32 inch blade is Collins make and dated 1862. The scabbard is all original with no breaks, but has some crazing. All the mounts have chase work on both side, and have a patina that matched well with the hilt. Simply a beautiful sword! $2375.00
U428. M1850
STAFF & FIELD SWORD, EMERSON & SILVER: This is a M1850 Staff & Field Sword
made by Emerson & Silver; Trenton New Jersey. It is rare to locate this standard
design by this maker! The hilt is the
standard design with the “US” in the guard, and has a pleasing patina with some
traces of original gold wash. It is
tight with no movement. The grip is 100%
original shark-skin with triple wire. The
original white buff blade washer has kept the 32” blade tight. The blade has no nicks or pitting and has a
light gray patina. It is original and
never cleaned or polished. The etching is
light and includes a small “US” and “American Eagle” on the right side, and a larger “US”
on the left. Both “US” are vertically
etched on the blade. The scabbard is dent free with all original mounts, and
has a nice patina. Simply an outstanding
sword! $2475.00
U429. M1833 AMES DRAGOON SABRE DATED 1837: This is an Ames M1833 enlisted Dragoon saber, dated 1837. It is a great example of this early saber! The brass hilt has great patina and is tight with "WS" on the quillon and inspection marks "H.K.C. / ORD" on the inside of the hilt. The original grip is in great shape with a few small spots worn through to the wood. The dragoon wire is original. The large white buff blade washer is original. The bright blade is excellent and is etched "NP Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1837" “TW” and "United States" on the obverse. All the etching is deep and crisp, and some of the best I have seen. The scabbard is also in great condition with no dents. The drag is "WS" inspected and "H.K.C. / ORD" on the obverse. This is an excellent Dragoon saber. There are currently three other examples for sale on web-sites at these prices: $3295, $3495, and $3695. This one is available for much less. $2975.00
U430. AMES M1840 HEAVY CAVALRY SABER, 1845: This is an Ames M1850 heavy cavalry saber, dated 1845, which was the first year of production and only 600 were delivered. The hilt is in outstanding condition and retains much of the original finish, and all original leather and wire. The pommel cap also has the same appearance, and is double inspection marked “NWP” & “WAT”. The original white buff blade washer keeps the 35 7/8” blade tight. The blade is all original and has never been cleaned, polished or sharpen, but has a few tiny nicks showing that it was carried and used. It is marked “US” “JH” and “N.P. Ames CABOTVILLE" "1845” and you can still see original cross hatch marks just above these markings. The original Ames scabbard perfectly fit the saber, and is inspect marked “RC” on the drag. Currently one is posted on another web-site priced for $4395.00. The one available here is equally as nice, but priced at a great deal! $3100.00
U431. M1860 CAVALRY SABER; PROVIDENCE TOOL COMPANY: This is a M1860 Cavalry saber produced by the Providence Tool Company of Rhode Island. The hilt is tight and has a nice aged patina. The pommel cap is inspection marked, the original leather is 100% complete, and the double strand wire is tight. The ricasso is marked “Prov Tool Co” and “U.S. R.P.B. 1862” and is very deep. The 35” blade is nick free and has no pitting or rust. The leather blade washer is original. The scabbard is dent free and has a nice brown patina, and is inspection marked “D.R.” on the drag. This is a nice example of an early M1860 cavalry saber! $1375.00
U432. M1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER TYPE-1, AMES-1846: This is a Type-1 Ames M1840 light artillery saber dated 1846. There were 500 delivered with this date. The hilt has nice patina! The pommel cap is double inspection marked, the grip is 100% original leather and wire, and the blade is marked “US N.W.P” & “N P AMES Cobotville 1846.” The blade has no rust, pitting or nicks. The scabbard has a dark brown patina with some small dents at the bottom six inches as well is light surface pitting on the drag. The drag is inspection marked “W.A.T.” $1475.00
U433. M1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER TYPE-2, AMES-1865: This is a Type-2 Ames M1840 light artillery saber dated 1865. There were 2000 delivered with this date April 29, 1865. This saber is in great condition! It is all original and has great patina! The guard is inspection marked “J.F” and the blade is Ames marked and inspection marked “U.S. A.D.K. 1865.” The blade is bright and free of any blemish. The scabbard has a nice brown patina with the same inspection mark on the guard “J.F.” $975.00
U250. P.S. JUSTICE CAVALRY OFFICERS' SABER: This is a P.S. Justice Cavalry Officers' saber. It is a rare saber and not often found; however, when found they often show evidence of being carried during the Civil War. The saber displays great original patina on the hilt and scabbard. The hilt and grip are tight with no movement. The original sharkskin grip is about 90% complete with 100% original wire. The original leather blade washer is present, and the blade is in nice shape showing the expected wear. The scabbard retains all the original brass mounts and throat piece, and the drag displays the expected wear and dings. It has a lot of character! At the Nashville show, I saw a near-mint example priced at $6000.00. If you are looking for a honest Cavalry Officers' saber, which was used during the Civil War, this is it! $1575.00
F104. AUSTRIAN M1851 CARBINE, TYPE-2 CONVERSION: This is an Austrian M1851 Carbine, type-2 conversion. This is a great Civil War weapon, which was imported by both the Union and the Confederacy. Russ Pritchard and Tim Price recently published and article on this gun in the North South Trader’s Civil War magazine. This article provides the best description and history for the M1851 Carbine. This is a Type-2 conversion with a hammer similar to that found on M1844/60 Piedmontese muskets, a large asymmetrical bolster brazed on the top right hand side of the barrel, and no ram-rod. This version did not have a modification for a ram-rod, and purchase records and period photos have validated that fact. The hammer works in both half and full cocked position, band is crisp. The plate is dated 1853. The wood has never been sanded and has great eye-appeal. All the metal has a pleasing rich brown patina, and both carry rings are still present. Also, the lands & groves in the barrel are very strong! I will include a copy of the North South Trader’s Civil War magazine with its article. $1450.00
C186. BOYLE, GAMBLE & MACFEE FOOT OFFICERS’ SWORD: This is a Confederate Foot Officers’ sword, and a Boyle & Gamble or Boyle, Gamble & MacFee produced sword. It is 100% original! The guard has great untouched patina, 100% original grip and wire. The pommel cap has the casting flaws you expect to find. There is a little movement in the grip due to the wood shrinkage. The blade is unetched with no nicks, dings, rust or pitting. Simply an outstand original blade. The scabbard is an original Boyle and Gamble scabbard with pinned brass mounts, and top seamed. The scabbard is strong with no bends or breaks. This is a great Confederate Foot Officers’ sword. $10,500.00
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