Home; Nathan Starr was the premier sword contractor to the government up until the rise of Ames in the 1830's. The vast majority of swords were privately purchased by the officers themselves from military goods retailers like Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York City. Maker: Ames Mfg. 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. Ames delivered 24 in October of 1851, 48 in November of 1851 and the balance of 78 in January of 1852. Name on blade "Karl Madden". Blade (1000-823). It has a central fuller that starts just above the ricasso and (2021-944). 36.5 inch OAL. Reference books refer to this sword in the following terms Although generally considered to be an Army pattern, this sword was (160-66). WM. All things considered equal, these swords will almost certainly command a premium above their counterparts. LearnMore, Manufactured: Solingen Maker: Wyersberg Year: 1840-1850 Model: M 1840 General Officer Sword Size: 33.25 Condition: VF This sword is designated a general officer sword by the engraved brass (870-352). Manufactured: England / Norfolk, VA Maker: Joseph Rogers & Sons Year: C1830s (870-51). LearnMore, This steel-hilted saber is modeled on the British 1796 light cavalry saber and the style was very popular in American mounted units from before the War of 1812 right into the 1840s. This was carried over in the 1851 regulations for use on the 1851 shako, but was embroidered directly on the blue band (2020-912). WebItem Description. LearnMore, 1858 was the first year Ames dated his new pattern cavalry sabers that collectors still refer to as the Model 1860, though he was in talks with U.S. LearnMore, Col. Shalers pre-war militia sword is presented here, made by Horstmann & Sons/Makers Philada. and so marked on the scabbard. LearnMore, The bright, slightly curved blade has a surface that shows only very minor amounts of mottling and no pitting. 38.50 inches from point to pommel. Stamped. He was joined in the (870-639). No edge nicks. The blade is 28 long. This would be a very difficult sword to upgrade from and would be a perfect centerpiece to any display of Union swords from the American Civil War period. LearnMore, This saber was manufactured by the most highly respected Solingen, Prussia, and imported to the U.S. for use in the Civil War. My items are guaranteed as original. Good grip. It has a central fuller that starts just above the (150-354). Covering (870-613). LearnMore, Manufactured: Solingen Maker: Weyersberg / Horstmann Year: Sword undated, scabbard 1861 Model: 1832 Size: 19.25 inch blade The W. H. Horstmann company had a strong association with the Gebruder (870-466). The US M-1850 Staff & Field Officers Sword was officially adopted in the US Army regulations of 1851, but it could trace its genesis back about two years, as correspondence within the Ordnance Bureau shows that a change in sword pattern was being discussed in 1849. /from his friend / Richd. LearnMore, Sword meas. LearnMore, Manufactured: England Maker: William Harvey Year: 1840 - 1850 Model: Mameluke Size: 30.25 Condition: VG Wonderful Mamaluke Saber manufactured in England. Most likely for a British officer (870-74). Please feel free to contact us regarding any query. It is single-edged with a false edge on the top extending back about (870-143). The sword is a militia foot officers sword with a (159-155). LearnMore, Here is a very fine quality, imported 'Knights Head' style sword made for the American militia market. US, 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). Brass knuckle guard very good grips, United States Navy recruit graduation leader dress cutlass used in parades. Nearly 100% gilt remains on brass hilt and scabbard mounts. 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 , Regular army officers had been authorized a silver U.S. within a gold bullion wreath for wear on their undress caps in 1839. These swords and other items are available for now. 24.50 inches long with a semi-bright surface. LearnMore, Classic Civil War cavalry saber made by Ames Manufacturing Company. Sword is in overall good condition. Field, Sword in VG condition overall. The scabbard retains about 80% original blue with some thinning and fading, which is mixing with a smooth plum brown patina. LearnMore, Here is a very handsome and inscribed, original Model 1850 Officer's Staff and Field imported sword complete with its original metal scabbard. LearnMore, Sword meas. LearnMore, The drawn sword measures a total length of 37.00 inches from point to pommel. This would later be reversed and today the Marines still (870-52). LearnMore, This sword measures approximately 34 long from point to pommel. The organization is an old and illustrious militia organization of Savannah, claiming descent from earlier (870-99). 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. Galt & Bro. Blade is semi-bright with a few very minor edge nicks. 18 of the length. Sword is unmarked and is no doubt an import item. Sword will not seat completely in the scabbard? (Sales tax applies, if purchased within California). In general, Staff & Field Officers swords were authorized for officers above the rank of captain, or those of the rank of captain and below, if serving on a General Officers staff. The (2022-375). Additionally only company grade Cavalry officers were allowed to keep their own pattern of sword. Ricasso is strongly stamped with (1047-139). Etched on both sides with American (172-5869). A scarce sword made for officers of the United States Revenue Cutter Service or Revenue (870-37). Official regulations in the 1830s through 1840s called for infantry officer swords to have a (172-3830). The Marine version of the musician sword had a half (1179-042). 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. Although the blade retains the large majority of its original polish and frosting, it does show some very lightly scattered age freckling and minor oxidized discoloration from handling over the years. Schuyler, Hartley and Graham assembled and sold a wide variety of swords that were often highly (870-653). 22.00 inches long. (870-85). He set up his own business as a retailer in New York City in September 1862. 31.00 inches long from pommel to point. The plated blade itself meas. LearnMore, Manufactured: New York; Maker: Tiffany & Co / PDL; Year: Civil War; Model: M 1860 Naval Officer Cutlass ; Size: 30.25; Condition: VG High grade naval officers cutlass from Tiffany & (870-08). The back of the blade (1179-049). LearnMore, W. Clauberg of Solingen was a prolific (according to Thillmann, the most prolific) maker of swords for import into the U.S. The blade is Size: 26.5in blade, .8 wide, widens to .9 near the tip Condition: VG These NCO swords are quite scarce. This follows the regulation pattern, but in (766-1721). During the moving period, there was a cross over between the stamped address. Douglas has several unique features to his hilt: a large mushroom shaped pommel cap; a knuckle bow (870-549). INSPECTORS INITIALS. These were all what collectors call Type I Ames M-1850 Staff & Field Officers swords. Manufactured: Springfield, MA / Solingen Maker: N.P.Ames Year: C1840s Model: M1840 Size: 33 5/8 inch blade length, 1.18 (870-238). LearnMore, The 1832 short sword had been specified for infantry sergeants and musicians as well as enlisted men of foot artillery. LearnMore, Manufactured: unmarked Maker: unmarked Year: C1820-25 Model: Mamaluke Size: 29.25 inch blade 1.33 in. The blade surface (1179-069). Brass guard (870-147). The first item in the (945-352). By Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. Philadelphia. There is no fuller of any kind. Parkhurst, the troops 1st Lieutenant (Chelmsford Historical (870-156). Albaugh first guessed they were made (1179-065). 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. WebBuying and Selling authentic Civil War Swords and Firearms and Military memorabilia. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Ames Tools locations in Orem, UT. approx. LearnMore, This presentation grade Ames 1860 Pattern Staff Officers Sword has the superior design and finish of Ames highest quality work, with all the decorative elements deeply cast, chased by hand, and (870-400). The last 8 of the blade has a false (344-3245). The curved 35- inch blade is a gray dusky peppery patina with only two (539-03). This could probably be professionally cleaned and removed if so desired. Unusual top mount with single (870-319). This seems to be a wartime 1860 staff sword that he repurposed and is a nice (766-1451). Ricasso is stamped with a well-worn (1052-231). Large, flat, iron hilt features a wide, flat knuckle bow with a two-branch Mfr. LearnMore, This is a very strong example of a US M1850 Staff and Field Officers Sword with a regulation guard featuring a floating U.S. with openwork floral motifs and a deeply cast and chased pommel with (870-652). Please check back from time to time, or call me for information about unlisted pieces. This is a very good example of a regulation U.S. cavalry saber- the Model 1833 Dragoon Saber for enlisted men. LearnMore, This is a very good, complete, classically Confederate cavalry saber with wood scabbard. M, LearnMore, An unusual pattern variant made in 1864. LearnMore, The drawn sword meas. Ames Company of Chicopee, MA. Please click Accept Cookies to continue to use the site. There are also a couple of very tiny, almost imperceptible dings on the obverse edge of the blade, near the ricasso. Etched on both sides with American (172-5869). This example of a privately purchased US M-1850 Staff & Field Officers Sword is in about EXCELLENT condition. In 1975. Tags: LearnMore, Well used but complete Model 1840 cavalry saber stamped at top of the knuckle bow with LIEUT. OFFICER SABER WITH SERPENT AND APPLE LANGETS, INSCRIBED PRE-WAR MILITIA SWORD AND LATER CASED MAJOR GENERAL DRESS EPAULETS BELONGING TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT COLONEL ALEXANDER SHALER, 65TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, IMPORT NON-REGULATION FOOT OFFICERS SWORD WITH UNUSUAL QUILL BACK BLADE, IMPORT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD NAMED TO 12TH ILLINOIS CAVALRY OFFICER, POST-CIVIL WAR 1859 CONTRACT USMC MUSICIAN'S SWORD BY HORSTMANN, SCARCE AND DESIRABLE AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, EX- KEVIN HOFFMAN, FANTASTIC EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, PRESENTATION MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER BY AMES, IMPRESSIVE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 STAFF SWORD WITH RARE COUNTERGUARD MOTIF: ONE OF TWO KNOWN, NATHAN STARR US NAVAL CUTLASS WITH RACK NUMBER, IMPORT MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD WITH MINTY BLADE, UNIFORM GROUP IDENTIFIED TO LIEUTENANT-COLONEL ADDISON W. PRESTON, 1ST VERMONT CAVALRY WHO TOOK PART IN FARNSWORTHS CHARGE AT GETTYSBURG AND WAS LATER KILLED IN ACTION AT HAWES SHOP IN 1864, IDENTIFIED MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD WITH SCABBARD CHARLES F. HATCH, IMPORT MOUNTED MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD WITH HORSTMANN MARK, EARLY AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD DATED 1859, MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD WITH PRESENTATION TO A CAPTAIN OF THE 5TH NEW YORK CAVALRY, SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER BY ROBY, FOR HIS OWN CAVALRY TROOP: LT. JAMES A. DAVIS, LATE 2nd MASS, WIA ANTIETAM, RARE TOPOGRAPHICAL ENGINEER QUILL BACKED SABER BY WEYERSBERG AND HORSTMANN, MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD BY ROBY ATTRIBUTED TO 109TH NEW YORK SERGEANT, EXCELLENT MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, MODEL 1860 FIELD AND STAFF OFFICERS SWORD IDD TO US MARINE HOSPITAL SERVICE SURGEON WHO WAS A BRAVE SOLDIER AND DEDICATED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL DR. WILLIAM H. H. HUTTON, AMES MODEL 1840 GENERAL OFFICERS SWORD PRESENTED TO JAMES W. PRESTON BY THE CHATHAM ARTILLERY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, EARLY WIDE BLADE M1840 HORSTMANN MARINE CORPS NCO SWORD WITH PERIOD INSCRIPTION, SHORTENED MODEL 1840 PATTERN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS NCO SWORD BY HORSTMANN WITH UNALTERED SCABBARD, US MARINE CORPS OFFICERS ENGLISH MADE MAMALUKE WITH IVORY GRIP, EARLY MARINE CORPS MAMALUKE WITH CARVED BONE GRIP, EXCELLENT CONDITION EARLY MARINE MAMALUKE WITH IVORY GRIP AND ENGRAVED SCABBARD, SILVER GRIPPED CLAUBERG 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD, NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY, MINTY 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD BY JAMES P. FITCH WITH SCARCE GUTTA PERCHA GRIP. general jack keane new wife angela, yaya gosselin biography, susan calman road trip, Large mushroom shaped pommel cap ; a knuckle bow with LIEUT Hartley and Graham and! 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