32 in unsharpened, polished blade, has a few minor scratches, and two imprints towards the top middle of blade, marked with "James MFCo. From Japanese swords to German daggers to Modern production knives, we have something for everyone. LearnMore, This pattern of Confederate naval cutlass with cylindrical, grooved grip, wasp-waisted blade, and flat S-curved guard, was first thought to have a Virginia origin. LearnMore, No maker mark. Bright gray blade measures 30.25 in length, 1 in width at the ricasso. Below are examples of early 1812 Cavalry, 1826 Naval, and 1818 NCO sword. Blade has light patina while guard and knucklebow is heavier U.S. MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER - C52297, WKC NAVY RECRUIT GRADUATION CUTLASS - C45849, U.S. USAF Academy Cadet Sword, passed from a father to a son, with an inscribed dedication to the grandfather, The Grandfather was a Combat Engineer Lt. in WWII and retired a Col. LearnMore, This 1860 Staff sword bears the keystone blade stamp of Emerson and Silver at the base of the blade on one side and the etched retailers address on the other side: EVANS / & / HASSALL / (870-404). LearnMore, The drawn saber meas. Blade is an import from Solingen, Prussia (now Germany) and was assembled by Philadelphia jeweler George W. Simon. Etched blade with US on one side and the eagle motif on the opposite side. Frederick W. Widmann emigrated to the U.S. in 1816 and set up business in Philadelphia as a die-sinker and (870-279). They variation from the standard production Type II Ames M-1850 Staff & Field Officers swords were minimal, with the primary differences being a slightly larger blade that was about longer, wider and 1/16 thicker than subsequent production examples. This has a very (870-624). Albaugh first guessed they were made (1179-065). Maker: N.P. approx. LearnMore, This original engraving by well-known military artist C.J. Reverse is marked; U.S. / C.E.W. Ames Sword for sale This sword is in mint condition with a bright frosty blade. LearnMore, Confederate artillery short swords are collecting category of their own. Draper Homes for Sale $761,542. It is my hope that people gain an appreciation for the craftsmanship and history associated with the men that bore these swords and arms in their cause. The Ames firm could trace their lineage to Nathan P. Ames, who purchased land in Chelmsford, MA toward the end of the 1700s and established a forge to operate as a blacksmith. LearnMore, Historical Firearms Stolen From The National Civil War Museum In Harrisburg, Pa , Theft From Gravesite Of Gen. John Reynolds , Cs 4.52" Relic 12 Pounder Spherical Shell , This is a very good example of an original Civil War, Union army, privately purchased, or commercial, forage cap. LearnMore, Maker: N.P. The blade remains (1179-074). 29.75 inches long x 0.75 of an inch wide at the ricasso. It is a very high end saber, bearing a rubbed presentation (870-271). The blade itself is very bright with just the slightest scattered mottling and a point that has a slight bend in the last 0.50 inch. (998-143). This is a very good example of a regulation U.S. cavalry saber- the Model 1833 Dragoon Saber for enlisted men. LearnMore, A rare pre-war pattern of the 1852 naval officer's sword. LearnMore, This is a very early and possibly unique Confederate cavalry saber, possibly even a cavalry officers saber, by Louis Froelich. 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). 31.00 inches long from pommel to point. My items are guaranteed as original. LearnMore, Classic Civil War cavalry saber made by Ames Manufacturing Company. Sword is in overall good condition. Grip: (344-2527). The blade is wonderful, it is bright and clean with only very minor scattered mottling. Under the regulations, the Foot Officers sword was to be carried in a leather scabbard with gilded brass mounts, while the Staff & Field Officers sword was carried in a browned metal (later blued metal) scabbard, also with gilded brass mounts. He was appointed Midshipman on November 6, 1824, Passed Midshipman on June 4 1831, and Lieutenant December 9, 1837. It is bright and clean with no mottling or pitting. LearnMore, Presentation of this sword on May 15, 1846, at New Orleans, just before the company, with Galbraith in command, left for the Rio Grande, is reported in the May 20, 1846, edition of the Mississippi (870-205). LearnMore, The drawn sword measures a total length of 37.75 inches from tip to pommel. LearnMore, Manufactured: Philadelphia Maker: W.H. The condition of the sword is simply wonderful and the eye appeal of the blade and hilt are fantastic. Manufactured: Philadelphia, (870-208). LearnMore, Here is an original example of an Ames 1862-dated government naval boarding. The organization is an old and illustrious militia organization of Savannah, claiming descent from earlier (870-99). WebOnly $150k! Additionally only company grade Cavalry officers were allowed to keep their own pattern of sword. It uses a crudely cast, heavy, thick guard, with the side branches (870-614). LearnMore, Manufactured: Springfield, Mass. Blade (1000-823). This site has extensive community information, consumer links, school information, 1850, approx. ACKERMANN, 62ND NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS (ANDERSON ZOUAVES), SCARCE 1858 DATED AMES M1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER. LearnMore, This sword has a gilt brass hilt and scabbard and gold-washed etched blade bearing an Ames Sword Company maker address and panels identifying the owner as John F. Jones of the Putnam Phalanx. For the next century, Ames would remain at the forefront of American Sword production. It has a metal scabbard instead of the normally seen (870-32). Peterson #116 is a nice parallel, though with a conventional bone grip. CopyrightAmerican Swords, LLC. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit. These were typically worn by officers, who had to purchase their own uniforms and equipment from military outfitters, but were available (1052-162). Chicopee. Fair to Good condition overall.. With M1872 officers scabbard. Listed as Geo. (2021-41). LearnMore, High grade, pre-war Militia officer by Horstmann with the unusual feature of no U.S. designs on the blade and a federal shield with 7 stripes and no stars on the scabbard. They also lack the period to the right of the S that typifies the later blade etching. CO., CHICOPEE, MASS. Some collectors still (172-5794). The deeply (870-172). AN UNUSUAL MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD BY SAUERBIER. Ricasso stampd with inspectors initials JM, date (344-2558). Name on blade "Karl Madden". This would later be reversed and today the Marines still (870-52). WebAMERICAN MEXICAN WAR CIVIL WAR HIGH GRADE UNMARKED AMES MILITIA SWORD $1,895.00 $35.00 shipping 24 watching US Civil War 19 Century Ames TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM S. MARBLE, 7th CONNECTICUT VOLS, WIA BERMUDA HUNDRED, IN COMMAND OF THE REGT. IRISH LEGION, PHOENIX REGIMENT, 4th REGT EMPIRE BRIGADE, CORCORAN ZOUAVES, ETC. / 1864. LearnMore, The bright, slightly curved blade has a surface that shows only very minor amounts of mottling and no pitting. Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, MA. 34-inch blade is slightly curved. LearnMore, This sword was a product of the Ames Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of swords, tools and cutlery in Chicopee, Massachusetts. M1850 Horstmann High Grade Foot Officer Presentation Sword, Custom 1850 Foot/Artillery Officer's Sword, M1860 Presentation Cavalry Officers Saber, Widmann 1832/1834 General Officer's Sword, 1840 Non-Commissioned Officer Attributed to Widmann. Galt & Bro. LearnMore, The drawn saber meas. LearnMore, Here is a very handsome and inscribed, original Model 1850 Officer's Staff and Field imported sword complete with its original metal scabbard. WebAmes Model 1840 Cavalry Sword Dated 1848. Dedicated to preserving our heritage through honesty and integrity in the collecting field. This is a very good example of a regulation U.S. cavalry saber- the Model 1833 Dragoon Saber for enlisted men. Although we now know production of the new pattern cavalry saber intended to replace the heavy Model 1840 started in 1857, most still refer to them as the Model 1860. By Buyerpurchasing any item from Seller (me), Buyer is certifyingthat they are at least18 years of age (or older); AND is acknowledgingthat Buyer understands thatswords were made as weapons, whichshould be handled with due diligence, care, and responsibly and that Buyershall, without exception, indemnify, defend,and hold harmless Seller, its Successors or Assignees against any and all suits, claims, causes of action, demands or damages that arise from, or to, any person, Agent, Broker, or Agency that may arisefrom any injury, death, or other claimassociatedwithBuyer's purchase. 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 steel blade is 31.25 inches long with a 16.50 inch narrow fuller and a 24.50 inch long stopped fuller. Guard says "MA" and depicts a 19th Century style federal eagle on the pommel with wire wrapped handle and eagle heads on the ends of the guard. Learn More , 67th ANNUAL BALTIMORE ANTIQUE ARMS GUN SHOW; March 18 - 19, 2023 Learn More , STARR MODEL 1813 NCO SWORD WITH FIRST PATTERN LEATHER SCABBARD, WONDERFUL EARLY ARTILLERY OFFICERS SWORD WITH SILVER GRIP & PERSONALIZED BLADE, SILVER-GRIPPED IMPORT U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF SWORD BY E. LYON, PARIS, WITH KLINGENTHAL BLADE, ELEGANT CA. Schuyler, Hartley and Graham assembled and sold a wide variety of swords that were often highly (870-653). LearnMore, This is better quality example of the sword authorized for staff in 1860, but which shows up photographs carried by some Civil War generals as well. Presentation grade sword with an impressive large brass (870-407). On the scabbard mount of this Civil War edged weapon is a (490-06). WebAmes Sword Model 1860, Inventory # 18320 Ames Cavalry Sword Branches & Knucklebow Ames Cavalry Sword Quillon Ames Sword Quillon & Guard Troopers in the Mounts and drag are high grade and cast (870-350). Lightly etched blade. 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. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. The sword is a militia foot officers sword with a (159-155). WebInscribed Presentation Swords are our specialty. REVERSE SIDE US OVER 1864 WITH G.K.C. 22.00 inches long. (870-85). Scabbard retains most of the original blue finish. approx. /from his friend / Richd. 26in unsharpened blade has several surface scratches and in some places the finish is starting to peel. LearnMore, Family ID to Lt. Edmund Byrne with service from 1814 to 1850. LearnMore, This example is of the shortened Second Model swordpattern with its scabbard.Therounded iron pommel and guard with a sword-knot hole distinguish it from the First Model. First and Second (1000-832). ARTILLERY OFFICERS SABER MADE BY AMES BUT ETCHED AND RETAILED BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM: THE ONE IN THE BOOK! The leather washer is intact. LearnMore, This sword was probably sold by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York. CopyrightAmerican Swords, LLC. The original buff leather throat washer is also in place forward of the hilt, at the rear of the ricasso. 2014-2022. The pattern is pictured in their 1864 catalogue in figures 13 and 16. With the distribution of the 1840 sword patterns the sergeants and musicians (480-222). Blade measures approx. The steel blade is 31.50 inches long with a 13.75 inch narrow fuller and a 21.00 inch long stopped fuller. Remains ding-free with slight traces of condensation spotting near tip. Regulation U.S. etching (344-44). This follows the regulation pattern, but in (766-1721). Some minor flaking of plating along fine edge of grip area. This original English pattern 1853 cavalry saber and matching metal scabbard are an unmarked specimen. Ames Cutler Springfield" on ricasso. 31.00 inches long x 0.75 of an inch wide at the ricasso. LearnMore, There are only six known examples (Louis Froelich, Arms-Maker to the Confederacy by McAden & Fonvielle, pg. WebMINT AMES US NAVY MODEL 1852 OFFICERS SWORD AND SCABBARD. Right fuller is marked with 144. Under the new, uniform 1851 regulations, only the Cavalry, Medical Department, Paymasters and General Officers were allowed to keep their own pattern of Staff & Field Officers swords. approx. (2022-765). These were all what collectors call Type I Ames M-1850 Staff & Field Officers swords. Ames Springfield. The blade (1179-067). It has a stopped fuller that (1083-06). HAS A 32.5" BLADE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. LearnMore, The blade on this sword is in excellent condition. Blade is etched with oak leaves, acorns and flags around an LearnMore, Maker: Unmarked; probably N.P. LearnMore, This sword measures approximately 34 long from point to pommel. The sword is a militia foot officers sword with a (159-155). approx. LearnMore, Classic Civil War cavalry saber made by Ames Manufacturing Company. LearnMore, The bright, slightly curved blade has a surface that shows only very minor amounts of mottling and no pitting. LearnMore, The 1832 short sword had been specified for infantry sergeants and musicians as well as enlisted men of foot artillery. It has a central fuller that starts just above the (150-354). U.S. JH 1864" proofs. Guard has some minor dents along one edge. The inspector mark A.D.K., stands for Andrew D. King , who inspected swords 1840-1865. The reverse of the scabbard throat mount is also stamped: AMES MFG. LearnMore, US Revenue Cutter Service Sword, Model 1834, also referred to as US Revenue Marine. 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