Swords
	A VERY GOOD COLONIAL/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD BELT-AXE TOMAHAWK, ca. 1750s: In overall very untouched condition. The 5 1/2" x 4 1/4", hand-forge, unmarked, iron blade with its original cutting edge and a rectangular poll. Retains a smooth, steel-gray, age patina with gunmetal highlights, some light discoloration and scattered moderate pitting/forge-roughness. Well-made reproduction, 16 3/4", flat-sided, wooden haft with hand-carved contours: some minor abrasions, rust stains and a tight hairlines. In overall fine condition. The blade with smooth untouched surfaces, a sharp cutting edge with minor nicks. Very nice haft with aged surfaces, some handling marks, hairlines and wear/stains. A very nice example of an authentic Colonial/Revolutionary War Period Belt-Axe Tomahawk, ca. 1750s. Overall length, 16 3/4"". Price: $1,100.00
	A FINE UNTOUCHED US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SWORD, dtd. 1864: Regulation length, saber-form, double fullered blade with slightly curved edge. Marked at the base with a "Mansfield & Lamb & Co." maker's marking, a US inspector's mark and with an 1864 date. Brass hilt with triple-bar hand guard and a very fine untouched mustard patina. Original iron scabbard with two suspension rings and an integral flared drag. In overall fine untouched condition. The blade retains its original edge and has smooth and lightly toned surfaces. The cast brass hilt with an untouched mustard-toned patina overall. Brown leather covered grip with fine supple surfaces (minor crazing) and its original braided brass grip-wire. Fine scabbard with matching, choice, smooth, steel surfaces and a small dent from use. A very nice example of this distinctive Civil War Cavalry Saber, made by the noted Civil War Contractor Mansfield & Lamb, of Forestdale, RI, who in Aug. 1861 were provided a Govt. contract for 10,000 Cavalry Sabers. (please see R. Gardner's: "Small Arms Makers", pg. 223. Price: $1,425.00
	A VICTORIAN ERA SCOTTISH HIGHLAND BASKET-HILT OFFICER'S BROADSWORD, ca. 1850: In overall fine+ untouched condition. The 33" x 1 5/8" wide, broadsword, spear-point blade with a central 2/3 fuller and is its original double "cutting" edges. Glascow-type, flat-bar, basket-type hilt formed of large forge-welded bars which incorporate finely pierced and decorative panels of thistle and heart motifs: of classic Scottish design. Scroll-turned quillon and an etched/fluted and lobed pommel. The grip-section with its original leather wrapped grip and its braided iron wire: fine smooth patina and several light areas of crazing and some minor handling marks/scuffs. Complete with its original, leather and red-wool, silver billion hand-cover: some scattered age-stains and minor frays, from use. In overall fine untouched condition. The blade with smooth surfaces, 75% polish, a fine age patina with patches of discoloration and light surface oxidation: marked with an engraved Crown/"EC" marking, indicating Board of Ordnance issuance and thus, likely Highland use. Dark and untouched surfaces to the basket-hilt with light patches of discoloration, generally smooth surfaces and some isolated pitting/roughness. The grip with fine leather surfaces, its original hand-cover and some patches of light surface oxidation. A nice example of an original early to mid 19th century Regimental-type Scottish Highland Basket-hilt Broadsword, ca. 1800s. For a similar example, please see G. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". Overall length, 40". Price: $1,975.00
A FINE & RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD REGIMENTALLY MARKED HESSIAN BAYONET, ca. 1760s: In overall fine untouched condition. Tapered, double edge, knife-form, flat blade with untouched brown-gray surfaces. The base of the blade with an oval ring-type stopper and an open ring lap-forged socket. Matching untouched surfaces with some scattered light discoloration. The side of the socket with its original "No..." Unit/Regt. marking. Retains smooth, untouched, brown surfaces with some isolated patches of light discoloration and scattered pitting. In overall fine untouched condition with sharp contours and smooth surfaces. A very rare example of an untouched Revolutionary War Period Hessian Bayonet. Overall length". For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution", pg. Price: HOLD
A VERY GOOD INDIAN WAR PERIOD US MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD, SCABBARD & BELT, ca. 1860s-1870: In overall very good condition. The regulation, 29", spear-point blade with worn and lightly cleaned acid etched surfaces depicting a Stand of Arms, Cannons, Flags and an Eagle. Early type Model 1860 hilt, with a folding guard: the face embossed with an Heraldic Eagle and Stand of Flags. The grip with its original banded gilt-wire wrapping. Embossed pommel with Eagle motif. Complete with its original nickel-plated scabbard with embossed brass mounts and three suspension loops. Also retains its original leather and brass Sword-Belt with its fittings: smooth and supple leather surfaces with light crazing and minor loss. In overall very good+ lightly cleaned condition. The unmarked blade with light frosting, generally smooth surfaces and a visible etched design. The hilt with much finish, sharp details and a very good grip and wire. Fine scabbard with 90%+ of its plating: no significant dents or abrasions. A nice example of an officer's sword from the American Civil and/or Indian War Period. Overall length, 35 1/2". Price: $475.00
A REGULATION TYPE BOARD OF ORDNANCE MARKED FRENCH & INDIAN WAR SCOTTISH BASKET-HILT INFANTRY BACKSWORD, BY DRURY, ca. 1757: In overall very good+ untouched condition. The 32" x 1 1/4" wide, backsword blade with an upper fuller for 2/3 its length and is its original "cutting" edge: several Battle Related nicks and some light patches of discoloration. Marked on both sides of the blade with a Crown/GR Ordnance Acceptance mark over a "Drury" maker's mark. English (Birmingham) manufactured, Glascow-type, flat-bar, basket-type hilt formed of large forge-welded bars with pierced and decorative panels of a "heart" motif. Of classic Scottish design with a scroll-shaped quillon and a plain conical pommel: a salient feature of this Pattern. The grip-section with its hardwood grip (missing its wrap) with a fine smooth patina and several minor handling marks. In overall very good+ untouched condition. The blade with generally smooth surfaces, an untouched age patina with patches of discoloration and the noted nicks to the edge. Clearly marked with a Board of Ordnance Crown/GR and with a "Drury" maker's mark-- for the noted Birmingham cutler, who was commissioned to make Scottish Baskethilt Backswords for the Highland Enlisted men, entering the French & Indian War. Matching surfaces to the basket-hilt with light discoloration, generally smooth surfaces and some isolated light roughness. The grip with fine surfaces and the noted loss of its leather wrap. A rare example of an original French & Indian War Scottish Military Backsword, ca. 1757. For a nearly identical example, please see G. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 345, fig. 124.SS. Overall length, 38 1/2". Price: SOLD
A FRENCH CHASSEPOT MODEL SWORD BAYONET, ca. 1870s: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The single edge steel blade with a single cutting edge and top fuller/blood-groove: retains its original edge with evidence of an old cleaning. Regulation-type fluted brass hilt with integral polished cross-guard and a rear cut and steel spring release: for accepting the bayonet lug of a Chassepot rifle. In overall net very good condition. Very good blade with sharp contours and some light patches of oxidation/ patination. The hilt with a fine mustard age patina and various French inspector's markings. Missing its scabbard and nice example of Franco-Prussian War style French Bayonet, ca. 1870s. Price: $85.00
AN AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN "CHARLEVILLE" MODEL 1754 BAYONET, ca. 1770s: In overall very good to near fine untouched condition with a rich chocolate brown patina and smooth surfaces. Tapered, triangular-form, flat, 17 1/4", unmarked blade with smooth russet surfaces and some light patches of oxidation/wear. The open-type socket of French Model design with a "Z" shaped lug-slot for a top-mounted bayonet. Smooth steel surfaces, with a matching untouched patina, some isolated patches of light discoloration and scattered fine pitting. In overall very good+ fine condition. The slightly crude, blacksmith-made blade without a blood-groove: of typical American workmanship. A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period "Charleville" Model 1754 Musket Bayonet, ca. 1770s. Overall length, 21". Price: $675.00
A FINE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD BROADSWORD, ca. 1640s: In overall fine untouched condition with smooth age-toned surfaces to the unmarked, 35", double edged broadsword type, fullered blade: minor nick at tip. Retains a smooth, dark, untouched patina with some scattered light discoloration and fine pitting. Finely turned, early basket-type, wrought iron hilt with an open circular cross-guard and an integral knuckle bow and quillon. Bun type pommel with a finely turned finial and capstan. Complete with its original, braided, iron wire-wrapped grip. The grip with a matching lightly oxidized patina and a tight fit. Fine blade with smooth, untouched, gunmetal surfaces and its original cutting edges with some minor nicks and abrasions. An overall fine untouched example of an original English Civil War Period Broadsword, ca. 1640s. Overall length, 41". For similar examples, please C. Blair's "European & American Arms 1150-1850". Price: $4,000.00
A VERY GOOD+ & EARLY EXCAVATED CELTIC AXE, ca. 500 AD: In overall very good+ excavated condition. 8", wrought iron axe-blade with an integral, large, oval socket and a flared blade. The blade with the expected scattered pitting and its original, sharp, cutting edge with some scattered nicks. Generally smooth stable surfaces and of heavy construction with some surface discoloration, wear, pitting, and oxidation. In overall very good+, excavated condition. Retains an untouched, slightly rough, oxidized age patina, with a distinct cutting edge and moderately pitted surfaces. A nice excavated example of a Classic form, Celtic, 6th Century axe, ca. 500 AD. Price: $1,325.00
A VERY GOOD & UNTOUCHED FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR PERIOD FRENCH ARSENAL-MADE CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD, dtd. 1871: In overall very good+ untouched condition with a curved, 31", steel "back-type" blade with a single cutting edge, a fuller for 2/3 its length and a squared ricasso, at its base. The spine with a "Mre. de Chatellerault" and an 1871 date. In very good+ untouched condition with 75%+ polish and some scattered light patches of discoloration: a fine spear-type point. Untouched steel scabbard with its suspension rings and a "D" Guard type hilt with a single knuckle-bow and an integral quillon with a curved finial. The base of the cross-guard with a "3745" serial number. Oval pommel with matching surfaces and very tight original "peen". Leather covered grip with its original, braided, brass grip-wire: some minor imperfections and light handling marks In overall very good untouched condition with generally smooth surfaces and some light wear. Complete with its original steel scabbard with matching serial numbers, its (2) iron suspension rings, a flared drag and a matching throat. Very good scabbard with some scattered abrasions and surface oxidation/rust. A nice complete example of a Franco-Prussian War Dated Chatellerault Arsenal Made Cavalry Saber, dated 1871. Overall length, 39". Price: $400.00
A W.W.II ERA JAPANESE OFFICER'S SWORD (KATANA) WITH MATCHING SCABBARD, ca. 1940: In overall very fine untouched condition with a sharp, smooth, 26 1/8", serialized (13,9XX) steel blade with a chisel-point, 98%+ of its original polish and no nicks or dents. Retains its very sharp original cutting edge, its brass collar at the ricasso and flute for it full length. Fitted with its original embossed brass Tsuba. Rare W. W. II period hilt with an embossed aluminum grip and an integrally cast braided cord wrap. Retains sharp contours with its original brass and copper fitting and its iron suspension-ring. Complete with its original, brown japanned/lacquered, W. W. II era, correctly numbered, steel scabbard. Very good with its original suspension ring, generally smooth, untouched, "orange-peel" surfaces and some loss of lacquering, spots of pitting and oxidation. In overall very fine untouched condition. A nice representative example of a scarce untouched W. W. II era Japanese Officer's Katana, ca. 1940. Overall length, 37 5/8". Price: $1,875.00
A FINE EMPIRE PERIOD GERMAN OFFICER'S (PRUSSIAN) WILHEM MARKED OFFICER'S SPADROON, ca. 1810: In overall fine lightly cleaned condition. The single edge, back-sword type, 33", lightly engraved, fullered, spear-point blade with various martial-theme depictions (Drums, Stand of Arms, etc.) and floral vine scroll engraved highlights. Retains its original "false" cutting edge without nicks or abrasions. The base and fuller with 45% nitre-blue finish, scattered light pitting and discoloration: ricasso with clearly etched surfaces. Regulation, Post-1796, pattern Bronze hilt with a folding, rounded, raised-border, cross-guard, an acorn-shaped upper qullion and a replaced iron retaining spring, peg and brass tightening-screw. Marked, on the inner face of the cross-guard, with a "Wilhem" marking. Spiral-type sheet-silver grip with an untouched/tarnished age-patina. The bronze knuckle-bow and the leaf embossed, capstan-type pommel with evidence of a re-toning from cleaning: some looseness to the grip and at the pommel. In overall fine lightly cleaned condition with a straight blade, 45% of its blued finish, clear engravings and a silvery-gray toned patina. The bronze hilt with a lightly engraved/embossed knuckle-bow, pommel and quillon. Retains smooth, copper-toned surfaces with evidence of cleaning. The folding guard, of British P.-1796 design and marked with a faint cursive script Royal "Wilhem" signature. Functional hinge with a replaced retaining pin, spring and screw. In fine condition with generally sharp contours, smooth surfaces and evidence of a re-toned cleaning. A nice example of a Napoleanic War Period Prussian Officer's Sword, ca. 1810. For a similar example of this pattern, please see G. C. Neumann's: Swords & Blades...", pg. 115. Overall length, 39".. Price: $1,275.00
A FINE 19th CENTURY JAPANESE TANTO WITH SCABBARD, ca. 1850-1900: In overall fine untouched condition with a sharp, smooth, 8", watered steel blade with a chisel-point, 90% of its polish with some sharpening marks and no nicks or dents. Retains its very sharp cutting edge, its brass collar at the ricasso and a faint waterline. Fitted with its original, brass, oval Tsuba. Finely enameled copper hilt with a floral cloisonne pattern with a blue background surmounted by green, white and pink chrysanthemum blossoms: one patch of minor loss to enamel. Complete with its original, matching copper-enameled scabbard with floral designs and a copper-alloy mum-form suspension loop: small patch of loss to enamel. In overall fine untouched condition. A nice representative example of a Meji period Japanese Tanto, with a fine quality watered-steel blade. Overall length, 12 1/2". Price: $1,475.00
A VERY FINE FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD ENGLISH SILVER HILT OFFICER'S SMALL SWORD w/ its ORIGINAL SILVER-MOUNTED SCABBARD, ca. 1760: In overall very fine untouched condition with smooth lightly toned surfaces to the diamond-form, engraved, hollow ground, 31 1/4", colichemard blade with a flared, gold-damascened ricasso (95%+). Very fine surfaces with 95% polish, some light discoloration and a fine tip. Classic, Georgian Period, cast and richly embossed, Silver hilt of typical Smallsword form with a pierced ball-shaped pommel embossed with rococo accents. The design of a classic mid 18th century martial theme, with raised stands of arms, cannons, trumpets and scrolls. The knuckle-bow with three (3) illegible Hallmarks/makers marks. Finely pierced, embossed and etched, disk-type cross-guard with martial theme decorations and rococo vine-scroll highlights, en suite with the pommel. Retains its original, double, braided-silver-wire grip wrapping and its silver under-grip. In overall very fine untouched condition. The blade with smooth surfaces, 95%+ polish, very light isolated patches of discoloration and a sharp tip: the ricasso with an engraved scallop shell and scroll: 95%+ gilt finish. Untouched hilt with smooth silver surfaces, some light tarnish and its original "peen". Sharp detail to the high quality, chased and embossed decorations. A very fine quality example of French & Indian War Period English Silver Hilt Officer's Small Sword, ca. 1760. Complete with its original incised and lightly embossed, brown leather, silver mounted scabbard with matching smooth surfaces. The body with some crazing, shrinkage, age-cracks, tears, open seams and missing its last 1/3. Complete with its original, finely embossed and engraved silver mounts, including both of its silver suspension loops: missing its tip. A classic example of a high quality English, Silver-hilt Smallsword, ca. 1760 with a gold-damascened colichemard blade and most of its original silver-mounted scabbard. For similar examples please see, G. Neumann: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 339. Overall length, 38". Price: $5,175.00
A VERY GOOD ENFIELD W. W. I BAYONET & SCABBARD, Dtd. 1907: In overall very good untouched condition with its original scabbard and wooden grip. The single edge, 17" blade with sharp contours, 85% finish and clear Broad Arrow and "MA/1907" markings. Very good leather and steel scabbard with brown supple surfaces, some minor scuffs, light abrasions and fine seams. In overall very good untouched condition with some light surface discoloration, a fine untouched patina, sharp markings and very good wooden grips with some minor abrasions to the scales: the pommel with its spring release and a 99596 Serial Number. A nice example of a World War I era Enfield Bayonet. Overall length, 22 3/4". Price: $75.00
A FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FUSIL BAYONET, ca. 1770s: In overall very good condition. Tapered, triangular-form, 11 1/2", flat blade of typical English form. Closed ring, Brown Bess type, applied socket (for a .69 caliber barrel) with a "Z" shaped lug-slot. Retains untouched, smooth steel gray surfaces with some scattered light discoloration. In overall very good+ condition with sharp contours. A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period Fusil/Carbine Bayonet, ca. 1770s. Overall length, 15". Price: $475.00
A VERY GOOD & UNTOUCHED W.W.II EAR CZECH MAUSER BAYONET & SCABBARD, ca. 1920s: In overall very good untouched condition, with a single edge, 11 3/4", blued (45%) blade with a top cutting edge and (19)26 date: the guard with a circle "Z" Czech marking. Retains smooth steel surfaces, some minor discoloration and a fine edge, without significant wear or evidence of re-sharpening. Very good wooden grip scales with some minor wear and loss of finish. The pommel with its lug release and untouched russet-patinated surfaces. Complete with its original steel scabbard with matching untouched surfaces having some scattered discoloration, oxidation and minor dents. A very nice example of a 1926 dated W.W.II era Czech Model 98/23 Mauser Bayonet. Overall length, 21 1/2". Price: $75.00
A FINE LATE 18th CENTURY GERMAN CUTTOE/HUNTING-SWORD, ca. 1790: Fine quality, 19 1/8", German-made blade with plain, faceted, diamond-form surfaces and a smooth steel-gray patina: retains its original, double, cutting edges. Natural staghorn grip, with an embossed and lightly engraved brass pommel and an "S"-shaped cross-guard with rounded quillons, en suite: the midsection with a well-detailed boar and hound. In overall fine untouched condition. The blade with smooth, untouched surfaces, sharp cutting-edges and 85%+ polish: isolated patches of light discoloration. Untouched brass hilt with a nicely toned mustard age patina and sharp detail to the embossed surfaces. Fine grip with smooth surfaces and some expected light wear from use. A very nice example of a Late 18th Century German Cuttoe/Hunting-Sword, ca. 1790. Price: $600.00
A FINE 5TH-7TH CENTURY CELTIC SPEAR HEAD:: In overall very good untouched excavated condition with generally smooth, stable, untouched, dark brown surfaces, light discoloration and patches of pitting and loss. The Leaf-shaped, 8", thin blade of classic early European design with a well-defined medial ridge and nearly perfect symmetry, in form. Retains its original point and cutting edges: some significant nicks and/or marring. Complete with its integrally forged, hollow, conical shaft with a flared mouth. In overall very good complete, untouched condition. A very nice classic example of a European Celtic Spear Head, ca. 500-700 AD. Overall length, 11". From a Swiss collection. Price: $1,275.00
A FINE FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD ENGLISH SILVER HILT OFFICER'S SMALL SWORD, dtd. 1759:: In overall fine untouched condition with smooth lightly patinated surfaces to the diamond-form, classically martial-theme engraved, (some wear) hollow ground, 34 1/2", colichemard blade. Fine surfaces with 55%+ polish, some patches of splotchy discoloration and a minor Battle-related? nick, to the edge. Cast and richly embossed, London Hallmarked, Martial-theme, Silver hilt of classic Smallsword form with an embossed ball-shaped pommel bearing a spread Eagle and a Stand of Arms. Of a Georgian/rococo-period, martial theme with embossed stands of arms and sharp 1759 London Hallmarks, on the knuckle-bow. The hilt and double shell-type guard, are also deeply and extensively embossed with finely executed scrolls, Mythological Beasts and various martial themes (cannons, polearms, etc.). Integrally cast and braided silver grip-wrap with its original wire and silver grip. In overall fine untouched condition. The blade with smooth surfaces, much of its polish, patches discoloration and a sharp tip: retains sharp cutting edges with the noted nick to the uppermost edge. The hilt with untouched smooth surfaces and very fine sharp detail to the high quality chased and embossed decoration. A very fine quality example of French & Indian War Period English Silver Hilt Officer's Smallsword: 1759 dated London Hallmarks. For similar examples please see, G. Neumann: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 339. Overall length 42". Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD & EARLY COLONIAL PERIOD TRADE-AXE TOMAHAWK, ca. 1650s-1690s: In overall very good untouched condition. The 6" x 3 1/2", blacksmith made, "tomahawk" blade with its original cutting edge, scattered moderate to heavy pitting, and several deeply struck, oval, maker's punch-marks. Of very early, 17th century "Trade" axe configuration with an elongated-eye socket, evident forge hammer marks and some minor nicks and dents/compression from use. Untouched with a nicely aged smooth brown patina and very good surfaces. Mounted on a modern/reproduction, 18 3/4", rounded, hardwood haft with hand-carved contours. In overall very good+ condition. The blade with generally smooth untouched dark-brown surfaces and a fairly sharp, original cutting edge. Fine haft with a dark patina overall. A rare example of a near "Contact Period" Trade-Axe Tomahawk, ca. 1650s-1690. The type of tomahawk often associated with Iroquois sites of Upstate, New York. For similar examples, please see D. Hartzler & J. Knowles: "Indian Tomahawks & Frontiersmen Belt Axes", pg. 23. Overall length, 20". Price: $1,275.00
A VERY GOOD COLONIAL/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD SOLDIER'S BELT-AXE TOMAHAWK, ca. 1750s-1770s: In overall very untouched condition. The 5 1/2" x 3", unmarked, colonial-blacksmith made, "tomahawk" blade with its original cutting edge (several minor nicks to the cutting edge). Rounded poll with evident forge hammer marks and some minor nicks and dents from use. Of classic colonial blacksmith manufacture with clear forge-lamination marks and an untouched, nicely aged smooth patina with very good surfaces and a rich gunmetal-brown age patina. Well-made reproduction, 18 3/4", rounded, tiger-walnut haft with hand-carved contours. In overall very good+ condition. The blade with smooth untouched surfaces and a sharp cutting edge: the noted nicks to edge. Very nice haft with smooth surfaces and some handling marks. A classic example of a Colonial/Revolutionary War Period Belt-Axe Tomahawk, ca. 1750s-1770s. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution". Overall length, 18 3/4". Price: $1,000.00
A VERY GOOD & NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD model 1801 FRENCH NAVAL CUTLASS, ca. 1805: In overall very good+ condition. The slightly curved, single-edge, 26", spear point, deeply fullered, back-sword, steel blade with its original cutting edge (minor nicks) and a very good age-patina (working-life "blunted" with a riveted brass cover): the rear of the spine with a vestige of its cursive-script (French) Arsenal marking. Retains untouched gunmetal-gray metal surfaces with some scattered light surface-discoloration and fine pitting. Wrought Forged, sheet-steel hilt of classic "Cup-hilt" design with an upper quillon (on the top of guard) and its original, faceted, black leather-wrapped grip. Of Mdl. 1801 configuration with untouched dark, smooth surfaces: 50% of its blackened/jappaned finish -- for Naval use. The grip with a matching untouched patina, signs of light handling and minor wear. In overall very good+ untouched condition with smooth dark surfaces, some signs of use/light wear, minor abrasions to the cutting edge and the tip with the noted brass cover (for practice?). An early and scarce example of a Napoleanic War Period French Model 1801 Naval Cutlass. In untouched condition with smooth surfaces, signs of Naval use and a rich age-patina. Dates to, ca. 1805. Overall length, 32". For a similar example, please see W. Gilkerson's: "Boarders Away", vol. 2, pg. 78, fig. 22 & 23. Price: $2,575.00
A VERY GOOD WAR OF 1812 PERIOD US MODEL 1795/8 BAYONET, ca. 1810s: In overall fine+ untouched condition. Tapered, triangular-form, 15", flat blade with a bottom flute/blood-groove for its entire length. The open socket of regulation 1795/8 design with a "Z" shaped lug-slot. Retains smooth untouched gunmetal surfaces, with some isolated patches of light discoloration. In overall fine+ untouched condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces and a sharp "K" inspector's mark, at the base of the blade. A very nice condition example of a War of 1812 Period US Model 1795/8 Bayonet. Overall length, 19". Price: $500.00
A VERY GOOD WAR OF 1812 PERIOD US MODEL 1798 BAYONET, ca. 1810s: In overall very good untouched condition. Tapered, triangular-form, unmarked, 15", flat blade with a bottom flute/blood-groove for its entire length. The open socket of regulation 1798 design with a "Z" shaped lug-slot for a bottom-mounted lug. Untouched brown surfaces, with some isolated patches of light discoloration and scattered pitting. In overall very good untouched condition with good contours, very nice surfaces and an unmarked blade. A very nice example of a War of 1812 Period US Model 1798 Bayonet. Overall length, 18". Price: $400.00
A FINE & EARLY NAPOLEANIC WAR/WAR OF 1812 PERIOD ENGLISH IVORY-HILT MIDSHIPMAN'S DIRK w/ ORIGINAL GILT-MOUNTED SCABBARD, ca. 1800: In overall fine+ condition. The straight, double-edge, 9 1/4", spear point, steel blade with its original cutting edges, a "razor" sharp point and 90%+ polish: some scattered light patches of surface discoloration. Embossed, pierced, gilt bronze, oval cross-guard, of ca. 1800 style with finely detailed embossed decorations and 97%+ gilt finish: the Lion Head pommel, en suite with sharply detailed mask and 97%+ gilt finish. Nicely turned Ivory grip with signs of light handling, minor wear and tight hairlines (expected). Complete with its original gilt & copper scabbard with its bronze suspension loop: some minor damage to the drag/tip and retains 25%+ gilt finish with nicely etched acanthus leaf highlights. In fine condition with evident signs of use/wear and a vacant, integral escutcheon. Overall, a fine+ and complete and example of an Ivory Hilt Napoleanic/War of 1812 Period English Midshipman's Dirk, ca. 1800. A "fighting" type example with a long and sharp blade, intended for actual combat use. Of classic High Quality English design, ca. 1800-1810. For a similar example, please see William Gilkerson's: "Boarders Away", vol. 2, pg. 111-115. Overall length 12 1/4". Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD WAR OF 1812 PERIOD US MODEL 1795 SHIP'S MUSKET? BAYONET, ca. 1810s: In overall very good untouched condition. Tapered, triangular-form, 14", flat blade with a bottom fluted bottom and a "French" type blood-groove, at its tip. The open socket of regulation 1795 Ship' Musket design with a lipped base, a "Z" shaped lug-slot for a top-mounted lug. Untouched brown surfaces, with some isolated patches of discoloration and scattered pitting. In overall very good untouched condition: the base of the blade with an "N?" maker's/inspector's mark. A very nice example of a scarce War of 1812 Period US Model 1795 Ship's Musket Bayonet. Overall length, 17". Price: $450.00
AN UNTOUCHED FRENCH MODEL 1872 SWORD BAYONET: In overall very good untouched condition. The single edge steel blade with a single cutting edge and top fuller/blood-groove. Retains 97%+ of its original polish. The top of the spine with a sharp "1872" French Arsenal marking and manufacture date, in cursive script. Regulation-type fluted brass hilt with integral cross-guard and a rear cut and steel spring release: for accepting the bayonet lug of a "Libel" rifle. Retains its original steel scabbard with ball finial and an untouched russet age patina with some scattered light pitting and heavy discoloration and active oxidation. In overall net very good untouched condition. The bayonet with a near excellent blade with nearly all of polish and virtually no flaws. Untouched scabbard with its spring release and oxidation and active rust. The hilt with a fine mustard age patina. Fair to Good scabbard with the noted pitting and oxidation. A nice example of Franco-Prussian War style French Bayonet, dtd. 1872. Price: $425.00
A VERY GOOD W.W.I PERIOD GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORD, ca. 1900: In overall very good untouched condition with a slightly curved, 28", unmarked, fullered, steel blade. Very good steel surfaces with a smooth steel-gray age patina, some light patches of discoloration and sharp contours: original false cutting edge and a fine spear-type point. Classic, Germanic, "D"-type knuckle-bow with an integral top quillon and a straight ball-type finial. The back strap and grip-ferrule with matching gilt finish and the pommel with its screw-type finial for the blade-tang. Original, black, Bakelite covered, wooden grip with its original, braided, gilt-brass-wire wrapping. In overall very good condition with smooth surfaces and some expected signs of use and wear. The hilt with some minor loss of its gilt finish, scattered light abrasions and a old crack to the Bakelite grip-cover. Lacking its scabbard. A nice example of an Imperial German W.W.I Period Officer's Sword, ca. 1900. Overall length, 33 1/4". Price: $125.00
A LARGE SIZE AMERICAN EXPANSION/CIVIL WAR PERIOD BOWIE KNIFE WITH ANTLER GRIP, ca. 1840-1860:: In overall very good+ untouched condition. The drop-point, 12", typical bowie knife form, handmade blade: made from a recycled file with generally smooth untouched surfaces, some scattered light staining/age-discoloration and a very good original cutting edge. Complete with its original, natural, deer antler grip with choice untouched slightly yellowed surfaces and some patches of wear from use. The grip with general signs of use and wear with rich and untouched surfaces and some vestiges of encrusted debris. In overall very good condition with some minor staining and scattered light pitting to the heavy and well made blade: sharp cutting edge. Very good grip with untouched, smooth, nicely aged surfaces. A nice and authentic Mid 19th century American-made "Bowie" knife, ca. 1840-1860. Of the type of knife often associated with the C. S. A., as such large sized "Homemade Bowies" were often carried by Confederate troops, as side-arms during the American Civil War. For similar examples, please see William A. Albaugh's: Confederate Arms", pg. 127. Overall length, 18" Price: $1,575.00
A VERY GOOD+ 17TH CENTURY GERMAN EXECUTIONER'S (BEHEADING) SWORD, ca. 1650: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. Hand-forged, hollow-ground, double-edge, 30 1/2", broad and tapered, clip-point, steel blade. Retains a very good, smooth, gunmetal-gray age patina with some minor surface laminations, signs of use/wear and numerous minor nicks at the upper portions of the cutting edges. The base of the blade with 3/4" wide, hollow-ground fullers engraved and inlayed with their original copper-alloy Germanic mottoes of Justice 'IST * ALLES * GELIGEH * on one side and "AN * GOTTES * SEIGEN". (Roughly translates: All is in God's Victory). Some expected minor loss to the inlay with sharp characters of classic 16th/17th Century design. Also marked with an etched and copper-inlayed "Wheel of Justice" and with a Gallows. Complete with its original brazed and hand-forged iron hilt with a simple, flare-end, "T"-type cross-guard and a line-engraved cylindrical pommel with its original turned finial and tang-peen. The re-wrapped grip with a braided, black, cord wrapping with little sign of use and age: retains its original brazed and line engraved, iron ferrule, at the cross-guard. In overall very good lightly cleaned condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces, some expected light pitting and patches of discoloration. The blade with its original and fairly sharp cutting edges with the noted old/working-period nicks. Matching hilt with smooth steel surfaces and some light pitting. The grip with the noted replacement of its binding. Overall a fine example of the scarce and distinctive European Swords. A very nice original 17th century German Execution's Sword with a fine age patina and smooth steel surfaces. Overall length, 41". Price: $7,000.00
FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD PATTERN 1742 INFANTRY HANGER, ca. 1750: In overall near fine lightly cleaned condition. Regulation Pattern 1742, unmarked, lightly re-toned, single edged, slightly curved, 23 1/2", cutlass-form back-blade, with a top fuller approximately 3/4 its length. Retains 55% of its polish with a lightly cleaned, smooth, re-toned, gun-metal patina. Heart-shaped, cast, brass hilt with a top-mounted quillon, a single-bar knuckle-guard and an integral rope-turned grip with ball pommel. The hilt/guard In overall fine+ original condition with a lightly re-toned brass surfaces and a "C-2" marking its face. The blade with smooth surfaces and a sharp edge: some scattered light discoloration and salt & pepper pitting. A very nice example of a Regulation Pattern 1742 French & Indian War English Infantry Hanger. Overall length 29 1/4". Price: $1,985.00
A COLONIAL/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN? SHORTWORD, ca. 1770: In overall good+ untouched condition with rough and pitted, dark and oxidized surfaces to the blade and mounts. Slightly crude, blacksmith made, heavily pitted, triangular-form, 14 7/8", double-edge blade with a central medial ridge for its length. Retains dark surfaces with heavy pitting overall. Simple iron and brass mounts of blacksmith make with matching dark and pitted surfaces. The pommel-cap with a flat finial and a plain brass cross-guard with S-shaped quillons and a dark brown patina. Nicely carved wooden grip with dark surface and some minor tight age-cracks. In overall good and tight condition with dark and pitted surfaces with scattered patches of discoloration: the hilt with matching surfaces. A good example of an American? blacksmith-made, Revolutionary War Period Shortsword, ca. 1770s. Overall length, 20". The heavy pitting to the iron surfaces and the smooth surfaces of the grip, suggests exposure to saltwater or Sea-Air/possible Naval Use. Price: $600.00
A GOOD US MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET, ca. 1820s: In overall good untouched condition. Regulation, 16", triangular blade with fluted bottom fullers, extending the full length. The top of the blade with flat, untouched surfaces. In overall good+ untouched condition with sharp contours. The open-neck socket with a "T" shaped cut and matching rust patinated surfaces. A good example of a US Model 1816 Musket Bayonet. Overall length, 18 3/4". Price: $175.00
A FINE & RARE NEOLITHIC PERIOD EUROPEAN STONE HAMMER, ca. 1000 BC: In overall very fine untouched condition. The 4 1/2", gray, hard-stone (Basalt) hammerhead with a hand-drilled, tapered and rounded socket aperture: as drilled with a stone drill. Retains smooth untouched, river-polished, gray surfaces with some expected light imperfections. Of somewhat triangular form with a pointed tip and a rounded back end. A well-made hand-crafted European Stone Age Hammer, ca. 3000 years old. In overall very fine untouched condition with choice smooth surfaces. Price: $1,375.00
A FINE WESTERN EXPANSION/CIVIL WAR PERIOD "BOWIE" KNIFE & SCABBARD, ca. 1850: In overall fine untouched condition. The 6", spear-point, double edged, Sheffield steel blade with a fine untouched age patina, some minor scattered pitting and light discoloration: 65%+ original polish. The right side with an original and clear "George Butcher & Co./Trinity Works/Sheffield/England" marking, of ca. 1850s. Finely checkered, cylindrical-form, black, horn grip with its original German-silver fittings. The cross-guard with rectangular quillons: the bottom pierced for the locking-stud, on the scabbard. Retains sharp checkering without nicks or damage: untouched age patina. In overall fine untouched condition with general signs of use. The blade with its original sharp cutting edges, some old scattered nicks and some scattered staining/light pitting. Fine grip with untouched surfaces: sharp checkering and a pleasing age patina. Complete with its original brown leather scabbard with smooth supple surfaces, some minor abrasions and wear. A very nice example of an authentic early "Bowie" Knife, ca. 1850. Overall length, 11 1/2". Price: $2,250.00
A FINE 19th CENTURY CONTINENTAL CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD & SCABBARD, ca. 1890: In overall fine+ untouched condition with a straight, 33", nickel-plated steel blade with "double" cutting edges and 75%+ nickel finish. Original contours with fine cutting edges, a fuller for 2/3 its length and its leather washer, at the base: a fine spear-type point and some very minor patches of discoloration. Nickel-silver hilt with a triple-bar knuckle-bow and an integrally cast top quillon with a curved finial. The back strap and baluster-turned grip-ferrule with matching surfaces and the pommel with its original "peen" for the solid-type blade-tang. The rear of the knuckle-guard with a piercing for a sword-knot. Of classic 19th century "French Model AN XI" Cavalry Sword design with finely cast German/Nickel-Silver surfaces with a sharp attention to overall detail. The original dark-colored horn grip with a carved flutes for the single-strand, brass wire-wrap: some loss to the wire. In overall fineuntouched condition with generally smooth surfaces and some light signs of use: the hilt with some minor checks and the noted damage to the wire. Complete with its original black, japanned, steel scabbard with its single suspension ring and flared drag. Very good+ to fine scabbard with some loss of its black lacquer and minor dents and abrasions. Retains 55%+ finish with some scattered scuffs and nicks. A nice example of a complete W.W.I Period Continental European (German/Austrian) Cavalry Officer's Sword, ca. 1890. Overall length, 40". Price: $300.00
A FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD LONGLAND PATTERN/FIRST MDL. BROWN BESS BAYONET W/ COLONIAL-AMERICAN ALTERATION, ca. 1750s: In overall good+ condition (as is). Regulation, triagular form, tapered, flat blade with a bottom flute/blood-groove for its entire length and moderate pitting overall. The wide (1 3/8") base with a visible Crown/6 Ordnance acceptance mark. Battle Damaged/Colonial American reconfigured blade with a shortened tip and re-made point: of classic Colonial-American workmanship. In overall good+ untouched condition, as is. Generally sharp contours, untouched brown surfaces and pitting and discoloration. A nice untouched example of French & Indian War Period First Model Brown Bess Bayonet with obvious signs of American recycling. Overall length, 13 1/2". Price: SOLD
19th CENTURY SPANISH ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, ca. 1860s: In overall very good untouched condition. Curved, 22”, single edge, steel blade with a “Artilleria Fabrica de Toledo” marking on the ricasso. Retains its original cutting edge, 65% original polish with some moderate wear to the marks and light discoloration. Cast brass grip/hilt with a rope-turned grip and a D type knuckle-guard. In overall very good condition with smooth surfaces and lightly toned patination. Retains its original leather scabbard with brass fittings: heavily damaged with a tape repair and open seam. Overall length, 33 1/2". Price: $400.00
A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD GERMAN? IVORY HILT CUTTOE, ca. 1760: German?, 20 1/2", blade with a single fluted fuller extending from the ricasso to the clip point. Very good smooth surfaces with 75% polish and sharp edges: engraved with a worn boar hunting scene. Fluted and carved ivory grip with lightly embossed bronze fittings: an "S"-shaped cross-guard with rounded quillons and lion's face pommel (worn). In overall very good condition. The blade with smooth surfaces and some scattered pitting. Very good grip with slightly worn carving and some minor chips. The blade with 75% original polish and some pitting. A nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period Ivory Hilt Cuttoe, ca. 1760. Overall length, 26". For similar examples please see G. C. Neumann's "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution". Price: $1,000.00
A GOOD PATTERN 1897 GEORGE VII W. W. I OFFICER'S SWORD, ca. 1915: In overall net good untouched condition with a single edge, straight, "Proved", acid etched, steel blade with heavy surface discoloration and wear to engraved and etched scrolls and martial motifs. The blade with its original (dulled) cutting edge and some minor nicks, abrasions and wear. Regulation pattern sheet-steel guard with a large knuckle-bow and a lightly engraved cross-guard. The sharkskin wrapped grip with some wear and missing its braided grip-binding. The pommel with oval aperture for the missing portapee. Complete with its Field-type wood and leather scabbard: the tip with loss and damage to the leather wrap and wooden body. A nice untouched example of a World War I era Pattern 1897 English officer's sword, ca. 1915. Price: $500.00
A WORLD WAR II ERA JAPANESE "TYPE-30" BAYONET & SCABBARD, ca. 1940: In overall very good untouched condition. The single edge, clip-point, un-fullered, 15 1/2" steel blade with a much of its finish and its original cutting edge: of earlier War production as manufactured with fullers/blood-grooves. The base marked with a Japanese acceptance mark and a Nagoya Arsenal marking. Regulation-pattern, two piece, plain, grip-slabs with steel rivets. The pommel and cross-guard of typical style with a "C" shaped quillon. In overall very good+ to fine condition. The hilt with a lightly toned patina and some scattered light handling marks. Complete with its blackened steel scabbard with some minor dents, scattered pitting/oxidation and wear. Overall a nice example of a World War II Era Japanese Type-30 Bayonet, ca. 1930s. The correct type of Bayonet for an earlier vintage World War II Type-99 Arisaka Rifle. Overall length, 20" Price: $75.00
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR AUSTRIAN LORENZ RIFLE BAYONET, ca. 1861: In overall very good untouched condition. Fullered triangular-form, spear-point blade with full top and bottom flutes/blood-grooves. Collared socket with straight lug-slot and an integral notched ring. Retains a smooth untouched, brown age patina with some isolated patches of light oxidation. In overall very good condition with sharp contours and smooth brown surfaces. A very nice example of Civil War Period Austrian Lorenz Rifle Bayonet, ca. 1861. Such bayonets were ordered in Large quantities by both sides during the American Civil War, with a disproportionate number being used by the Confederacy. Overall length, 22 1/4". Price: $225.00
A VERY GOOD 19th/EARLY 20th CENTURY CONTINENTAL CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD & SCABBARD, ca. 1880: In overall very good+ untouched condition with a slightly curved, 32", unmarked, steel "back" blade with a single "false" cutting edge, a fuller for 2/3 its length: a squared ricasso, at its base. In very good+ condition with 75%+ polish and some scattered light patches of discoloration: a fine spear-type point. Nickel-silver plated (steel) and polished white-metal hilt with a triple-bar knuckle-bow and an integral quillon with a curved finial. The separate, white-metal back strap and pommel with matching surfaces and some minor scuffs: the pommel-cap slightly loose. A baluster-turned grip-ferrule and the rear of the knuckle-guard with a piercing for a sword-knot. Of 19th century Cavalry Sword design with a "triple-bare" defense. Sharkskin-covered grip with its original, braided, brass grip-wire: some loss to the sharkskin and minor imperfections to the wire. In overall very good untouched condition with smooth surfaces and some light wear: the hilt with the noted damage to the wrapping and wire. Complete with its original Nickel-plated, steel scabbard with double suspension rings, a flared drag and a matching throat. Very good+ to fine scabbard with some loss of its nickel-plate and some minor abrasions: 75%+ finish. A nice complete example of a Continental Cavalry Officer's Sword: of similar design to an English P. 1821 Trooper's Saber, though of later date, ca. 1880. Overall length, 39". Price: $275.00
A VERY FINE GEORGIAN (RUSSIAN) IVORY HILT KINDJAL, ca. 1840s: Nicely crafted, unmarked, Caucasian-made, 16 1/2", double edged, straight, spear-point, steel blade with a long single fuller. Very fine smooth surfaces with 95% polish and sharp cutting edges: an old repaired nick, on the left edge. Fine quality and carved walrus ivory grip with engraved and embossed guilt bronze and silver niello fittings: silver cross-guard with rounded contours: some age-staining to the ivory. In overall very fine condition. The blade with smooth surfaces with much original polish and some light dark patches. The grip with slightly worn carving and a tight hairline: some expecting yellowing from age. Retains 95% original polish with sharp edges and a fine point: of very good quality watered steel. A nice example of Russian/Georgian Ivory Hilt Kindjal with its original leather black scabbard with iron and brass fittings. A large brass and iron drag with nicely polished smooth surfaces and a fine black leather body with some minor age cracks and 95% of its finish. Silver niello enameled suspension iron ring, en suite with the grip and finial of the drag. A very well made and fine quality Georgian kindjal, ca. 1840. Overall length, 21". For similar examples please see G. C. Stone's "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration...of Arms...", pg. 358-9. Price: $1,875.00
A VERY GOOD FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD 1st MODEL BROWN BESS BAYONET, ca. 1760s: In overall very good untouched condition. Tapered, triangular-form, 14", flat blade with a bottom flute/blood-groove for its entire length. The collared socket of regulation Brown Bess design with an "L" shaped lug-slot: minor imperfections. Retains smooth gray-brown surfaces, with some patches of discoloration and scattered pitting. Of earlier form with a wider 1 1/4" blade- base with two worn Acceptance marks. In overall very good untouched condition with sharp contours, generally and smooth surfaces. A very nice complete example of an untouched French & Indian/Revolutionary War Period Brown Bess Bayonet, ca. 1760s. Overall length, 18". For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution". Price: $675.00
A FINE AMERICAN-MADE COLONIAL PERIOD BELT KNIFE WITH WOOD GRIP, ca. 1760-1800: In overall very good untouched condition. The 3 7/8", single edged, hand-forged, clip point, steel blade with a dark untouched age patina and some forge roughness. Single piece, turned hardwood grip, with lightly oxidized aged surfaces, with several minor stains and hairlines. In very good untouched condition. The blade with its original sharp edge without nicks. Very good grip with smooth, surfaces exhibiting moderate signs of use and wear. A very nice example of a classic Colonial Period American-made Belt Knife, ca. 1770-1780. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: Swords & Blades of the American Revolution, pg. 232. Overall length, 8 3/4". Price: $250.00
AN UNTOUCHED FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL SWORD BAYONET: In overall very good untouched condition. The single edge steel blade with a single cutting edge and top fuller/blood-groove. Retains 97%+ of its original polish. The top of the spine with a sharp "1871" French Arsenal marking and manufacture date, in cursive script. Regulation-type fluted brass hilt with integral cross-guard and a rear cut and steel spring release: for accepting the bayonet lug of a chasepot rifle. Retains its original steel scabbard with ball finial and an untouched russet age patina with some scattered light pitting and heavy discoloration and active oxidation. In overall net very good untouched condition. The bayonet with a near excellent blade with nearly all of polish and virtually no flaws. Untouched scabbard with its spring release and oxidation and active rust. The hilt with a fine mustard age patina. Fair to Good scabbard with the noted pitting and oxidation. A nice example of Franco-Prussian War French Bayonet, dtd. 1871. Price: $425.00
A DECORATIVE 20th CENTURY ENGLISH "PILLOW"/KNIGHT'S SWORD, by "WILKINSON SWORD", ca. 1980: In overall (net) fine condition with a straight, double edge, 29 3/4", spear-point blade with an acid-etched Elizabeth II Royal cypher and a "Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" presentation. Additionally marked with an etched "WILKINSON/SWORD/LONDON" maker's marking for the noted English cutler, established in 1772 (please see R. Gardner's: "Small Arms Makers", pg. 374. Net very good blade with fine acid-etched floral scrolls, heraldic depictions and several recent nicks along both of its edges: a fine spear-type point. Cast Brass, Cruciform hilt of classic "Pillow-Sword"/Knight's Sword configuration with a coarsely embossed vine scroll and nearly all of its gilt finish. Black plastic, spiral cut grip with its original, braided, gilt-brass-wire wrapping and a turned, ball-type, brass pommel-cap. In overall (net) fine condition with smooth surfaces and the noted nicks to the blade. Very fine hilt and a matching grip: with a very fine buff leather scabbard with a finely stitched seam. A decorative example of a 20th Century English Sword made by the esteemed Wilkinson Sword, of London, UK. Overall length, 35". Price: $75.00
A VERY GOOD LATE 18TH/EARLY 19th CENTURY GERMAN HUNTING-SWORD/CUTTOE, ca. 1790-1820: Fine quality, single edge, 23", steel blade with "bright" surfaces and nicely etched and engraved stands of arms and an Heraldic Coat of Arms with an "S.O." owner's? monogram. Retains, lighted discolored surfaces with general signs of use and wear. Fine cutting edge with a drop-point tip and the spine with matching surfaces. Black horn grip scales, with heavy-gauge brass mounts: including the cross-guard with simple turned quilions and the faceted pommel-cap. In overall very good condition. The blade with a nicely toned, steel-gray patina and some scattered light pitting and discoloration. Very good grips with smooth surfaces, various minor handling marks, some scratches, wear and worming. A very good example of a late 18th/early 19th Century German Cuttoe/Hunting-Sword with, ca., 1790-1820. Overall length, 28". Price: $475.00
19th CENTURY SPANISH ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, ca. 1860s: In overall very good+ untouched condition. Curved, 28”, single edge, steel blade with a “Artilleria Fa. Nacional de Toledo” marking on the ricasso. Retains its original cutting edge, 85% original polish with some wear to the marks and light discoloration. Cast brass grip/hilt with a rope-turned grip and a D type knuckle-guard. In overall very good+ condition with smooth surfaces and lightly toned patination. Retains its original leather scabbard with brass fittings: damaged. Overall length, 33 1/2”. Price: $400.00
A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED AMERICAN-USED? REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1767 GRENADIER HANGER, ca. 1767: In overall very good untouched condition with smooth gunmetal brown surfaces with light patches of discoloration and fine scattered pitting. Regulation pattern, Model 1767 Hanger-type, single edge, 25" unmared steel blade with its original cutting edge and some very minor irregularity to the tip. Embossed and cast brass hilt of regulation form with a rounded pommel, a straight quillon, a ribbed grip and an integral knuckle-guard (the guard a working period/battle related? loss). In overall very good untouched condition. The blade with generally smooth surfaces and some light patches discoloration, fine pitting and wear. The grip with the noted loss of its knucklre-guard and retaind fine untouched surfaces with a rich mustard patina. A classic example of an American Revolutionary War French Model 1767 Hanger, ca. 1767: with likely American uasge, as purported by the consignor to have been originally acquired from a Cambridge, Mass. family. For similar a example, please see George C. Neumann's: "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution", pg. 314. Overall length, 30 1/4" Price: $875.00
A VERY GOOD NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD GERMAN HORSEMAN'S/CAVALRY SABER, ca. 1810s: In overall very good+ condition with a curved, 32 1/4", steel "back-type" blade, a single cutting edge, a deep fuller for 2/3 its length, a clip point and a squared ricasso -- at its base. In very good+ untouched condition with 35%+ polish, some scattered patches of discoloration and fine pitting. The base of the blade with a lightly engraved "C.V. Keller" maker's signature and a "a' Solingen" address, on the opposite side. Classic Empire style engraved decorations of a martial theme design, e.g., Stands of Arms with floral and vine sprays. The "D" Guard type hilt with a single, iron knuckle-bow, a rear slot for reigns/tassel and an integral quillon with a curved finial. The pommel and grip-strap with matching surfaces: a tight tang "peen" with evident hammer-marks. Working Period replaced, plain, wooden grip with its original iron ferrule, some minor imperfections, scattered handling marks, old cracks and age-stains. In overall very good+ condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces, some light scattered pitting/discoloration and its original cutting edge: minor imperfections and some light wear. A very nice example of a Classic, Napoleanic War Period, German, D-Guard, Horseman's Saber, ca. 1810s. Overall length, 37". Price: $875.00
A VERY GOOD+ BRONZE MOUNTED REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH? LION'S HEAD SABER, ca. 1750s-1770s: In overall very good+, untouched condition. Slightly curved, single edged, hollow-ground, unmarked, 24", "backsword"-blade, with a top fuller. Some scattered light pitting, minor abrasions, a battle related nick-- to the top edge, 45%+ polish and a smooth, lightly toned, gunmetal-gray age patina. Retains its original cutting edge with some minor nicks. Classic Georgian Period, cast and embossed, Bronze hilt, of Lion's Head form with a finely detailed pommel. Openwork knuckle-guard with finely chased and cast fluted contours and a matching cross-gard with a rococo, scallop-shell-finial quillon. Finely carved and polished, spiral-cut, ebony grip with its original gold-gilt ribbon and braided gold wire wrapping. The hilt/guard in overall fine untouched condition with a dark age patina and some minor chips, at the pommel. Very good blade with generally smooth surfaces, a sharp cutting edge, some scattered light discoloration and salt & pepper pitting. A very nice example of a fine quality Revolutionary War Period English Lion's Head Sword, ca. 1750s-1770s. Overall length 30". Of most likely English make, though of a similar style to swords from New York. For similar examples please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 322, 330 & 331. Price: $2,750.00
A FAIR CIVIL WAR PERIOD US MODEL 1858 BAYONET, ca. 1860s: In overall fair cleaned condition. The regulation, unmarked, triangular, hollow-ground, steel blade with pitted and cleaned steel surfaces with evidence of polishing and discoloration. Integral socket (missing its locking ring and screw). Overall a decorative example of an authentic American Civil War Period bayonet, ca. 1860s. Overall length, 22". Price: $100.00
A VERY GOOD WAR OF 1812 PERIOD AMERICAN MIDSHIPMAN'S DIRK, ca. 1810s: In overall very good untouched condition. The straight, double-edge, 8 5/8", American-made, spear point, steel blade with its original cutting edges, a somewhat crude profile and a rounded-type point. Retains, traces of its latent polish with scattered light pitting, patches of discoloration and minor surface-roughness: the balance of the blade with an untouched gunmetal-gray age-patina. Embossed gilt bronze cross-guard with finely turned, downward pointing quillons and a matching pommel-cap -- retains its original and untouched "tang-peen". Smooth, nicely toned and untouched surfaces with 25% gilt finish extant. The turned horn grip with some minor chips, abrasions and expected signs of handling. Retains an untouched patina with very good surfaces. A very good and scarce example of War of 1812 American-made Midshipman's "Fighting-Type" Naval Dirk, ca. 1810s. ***Recently discovered in St. Joseph, MO. Overall length 11 3/4". Price: SOLD
A VERY FINE WW II PERIOD US MODEL 1902 OFFICER'S SWORD & SCABBARD, ca. 1940: In overall very fine condition. The 30 3/4", slightly curved, single-edge blade with extensive acid etched surfaces (95%+): a Stand of Arms, Cannons, Flags and a central Heraldic Eagle with "E. PLURIBUS UNUM", a large "US" and various scrolls, etc. Model 1902 hilt, with a triple-bar, iron guard: the rear with a slot for reigns/tassel. Bakelite grip with carved finger-grooves, a fluted grip-strap and its banded ferrule: the pommel with an oval finial and a fine tang "peen". Complete with its original, nickel-plated, iron scabbard with its two suspension loops and integral drag. In overall very fine untouched condition. The "?MANN" signed blade with light frosting, smooth, polished (95%+) surfaces, very fine acid-etches and a clear "PROVED" marking, on its ricasso. The hilt with matching surfaces, sharp details and a very fine grip: some isolated patches of discoloration/oxidation. Very fine scabbard with 95%+ of its plating: no significant dents or abrasions and its original rings. A very nice example of a World War II Period Model 1902 Officer's Sword, ca. 1940. Overall length, 36 1/2". Price: $375.00
A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FUSIL BAYONET, ca. 1770s: In overall very good untouched condition. Tapered, triangular-form, flat blade with a bottom flute/blood-groove for its entire length. The collared socket of regulation Brown Bess design with an "L" shaped lug-slot. Retains lightly pitted steel-gray surfaces with some patches of light discoloration and scattered pitting/rust: the tip with some roughness. In overall very good untouched condition with sharp contours, generally and smooth surfaces. A very nice complete example of an untouched Revolutionary War Period Brown Bess Officer's Fusil Bayonet. Overall length, 15 1/2". Price: $375.00
A GOOD+ WAR OF 1812 PERIOD PATTERN 1796 SWORD & SCABBARD, ca. 1800: In overall good+ to very good, untouched condition. Regulation Pattern 1796, unmarked, double edged, straight, 32 3/4", smallsword-type, steel blade with etched surfaces and a smooth untouched gunmetal patina. The engraving of martial design including a Royal Coat of Arms and a Crown/GR. Retains 55%+ of its polish with very good gray surfaces and scattered light pitting. Regulation, etched and embossed, P. 1796, Gilt brass/bronze hilt with an integral single-bar knuckle-guard, a folding rounded cross-guard and a faceted "pillow" pommel with turned capstan. The hilt/guard in overall very good+ original condition with untouched brass surfaces and 85% gilt finish. Complete with its original, braided silver rope grip-wrap. The blade with smooth surfaces and sharp cutting edges: some scattered light discoloration, nicks and pitting. A very nice example of a War of 1812/Napoleanic War Period English Regulation Pattern Sword. Overall length 39". Complete with its original, somewhat tattered and torn scabbard (missing tip) with crazed brown leather surfaces, various abrasions and some age stains. Price: $1,350.00
A FINE FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD EMBOSSED BRONZE HILT SMALLSWORD, Ex. G. C. Neumann, ca. 1760: In overall fine untouched condition with smooth surfaces. Hollow ground, 26 1/4" diamond form blade with a flat rectangular ricasso. Retains 55% of its polish with some scattered light discoloration. Deeply cast and embossed Bronze hilt of typical smallsword form. Complete with its original ball-shaped pommel, double shell-type guard, integral knuckle-guard and braided wire-wrapped grip. Deeply embossed with classic rococo scroll and putti designs. Retains its original braided-wire wrap wooden grip. In overall very fine condition. The blade with smooth surfaces and some isolated patches light discoloration: minor irregularity. A very fine example of French & Indian War Period, English or French Smallsword, ca. 1760. Overall length, 33". From the collection of George C. Neumann and accompanied by a letter of provenance. For similar examples please see, G. Neumann: "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution". Price: $2,875.00
A FINE WAR OF 1812 PERIOD BROWN BESS BAYONET, ca. 1810s: In overall very good untouched condition. Tapered, reduced?, triangular-form, flat blade with a bottom flute/blood-groove for its entire length: the base with "Dawes" maker's mark and a 5 marking. The collared socket of regulation Brown Bess design with an "L" shaped lug-slot . Retains smooth gray surfaces, with some isolated patches of light discoloration. In overall very good+ untouched condition with sharp contours, generally and smooth surfaces. A nice example of an untouched Napoleanic War/War of 1812 Period Brown Bess Bayonet. Overall length, 15". Price: $350.00
A VERY GOOD+ EARLY-TYPE WORLD WAR II PERIOD GERMAN MODEL 98-K BAYONET w/ MATCHING SCABBARD & FROG, dtd. 1943:In overall (net) very good+ condition. The single edge, Re-blued, regulation pattern, K-98 Mauser, 9 1/4", steel blade with its original cutting edge and 95%+ of its Russian? re-blued finish: some scattered bubbling and minor pocks. The ricasso with a worn/whizzed "43 asw" date-code marking and a 60,XX serial No. Regulation, Early Pattern type, plain wood grips with fine surfaces and oil-holes: blued steel rivets with 50% finish. The blued (90%) steel pommel with its push-button lug-release and is marked with two (2) illegible waffenampts. Complete with its original, blued (75%), steel scabbard with matching serial No. and '43 asw" markings: the ball type tip with a waffenampt. In overall net very good+ refinished condition with a very good blade with evidence of likely Russian refinishing and generally smooth surfaces with lightly worn/whizzed markings. The scabbard with smooth gunmetal surfaces; and is complete with its black leather frog. The frog with a minor tear to its snap-strap and retains fine stitching with some scuffs and abrasions: marked with a "RF Nn/ 0/049/0008" marking. Matching smooth wooden grips without chips or cracks. A nice example of an Early type World War II Production K-98 Mauser Bayonet & Scabbard, dtd. 1943. Price: SOLD
A REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD SECOND MODEL BROWN BESS BAYONET, ca. 1770s: In overall good condition. Tapered, triangular-form, damaged, 12", flat blade with a bottom flute/blood-groove for its length: marked with an "N/3" marking, on its base. The collared socket of regulation Brown Bess design with an "L" shaped lug-slot. Retains smooth gray-brown surfaces, with some isolated patches of light discoloration. In overall good untouched, as is. An original Revolutionary War Period Brown Bess Bayonet, with possible Battle Related damage to its tip. Overall length, 17". Price: $200.00
A VERY GOOD WORLD WAR I/II PERIOD CZECKOSLOVAKIAN-TYPE? "MAUSER/STYER" MODEL BAYONET w/ (REISSUED?) WW II GERMAN 98-K SCABBARD & FROG, ca. 1900/1940s: In overall (net) good+ condition. The unmarked, single edge, poorly (Field Sharpened), Styer-type?, 9 7/8", steel blade with a coarsely re-sharpened cutting edge and 90% polish. Plain wood grips with very good surfaces and no oil-holes: brass and "bright" steel rivets. A nickeled steel pommel with its push-button lug-release: some loss of nickel-plating. The reissued, German K-98 Mauser, blued (75%) scabbard with a 31,XX serial No. and '41 asw" markings/date-code: ball type tip with an Eagle waffenampt. In overall net good+ condition with a poorly re-sharpened blade and generally smooth surfaces. The scabbard with smooth blue-gray surfaces and complete with its unmarked black leather frog with fine stitching and the expected light scuffs and abrasions. Very good wooden grips with some scattered light handling marks and no chips or cracks. A nice example of a complete, unmarked and likely World War II Reissued W. W. I Production Mauser/Styer type Bayonet. Price: SOLD
A FINE WORLD WAR II PERIOD GERMAN MODEL 98-K DRESS BAYONET w/ SCABBARD, ca. 1940: In overall fine untouched condition. The single edge, regulation pattern, K-98 Mauser, 8", steel blade with its original cutting edge and 95%+ bright polished finish. The ricasso with a Knight's Head over a "WKC" marking. Regulation-type checkered, Black Plastic grips without oil-holes and fitted with bright steel rivets: the Eagle Head pommel en suite with nickeled finish (95%) and its push-button lug-release. Retains its original, Black japanned steel (75%) scabbard (frog missing) with a ball-type forward finial/tip. In overall fine untouched condition with some loss of the japanned finish. Fine+ blade with 95% of its polished "bright" finish and some very light discoloration. Matching grips with sharp checkering and no chips or cracks. A fine example of a World War II Production K-98 Mauser Dress Bayonet & Scabbard, ca. 1940. Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD CIVIL WAR PERIOD IMPORT TYPE MODEL 1858 BAYONET, ca. 1860s: In overall very good untouched condition with a dull gray patina and smooth surfaces without significant oxidation. The regulation type, unmarked, triangular-form, hollow-ground, steel blade with matching untouched steel surfaces without any evidence of cleaning: Retains choice smooth surfaces with the expected patches of light discoloration. Integral socket with its original screw-retained locking ring: marked with a "Y/195" "batch or rack?" number. Overall a classic example of an authentic American Civil War Period bayonet, ca. 1860s. Overall length, 20 5/8". Price: $150.00
	A VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED US MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD BAYONET & STEEL SCABBARD, ca. 1880s: In overall very good+ untouched condition. The regulation pattern, US marked, triangular, hollow-ground, steel blade with some light scattered discoloration, 75% Blued finish and some fine surface-pitting/discolration. Retains untouched steel surfaces with a lightky stained gunmetal patina. The socket with a collared mouth and its original locking ring and screw. Complete with its original later period (ca. 1880s) type steel scabbard (missing its leather frog and brass clip). Retains matching, untouched, lightly rust-patinated, steel surfaces, en suite with the socket. Overall a nice and complete example of an Indian War Period US Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield Bayonet & Scabbard, ca. 1880s Price: $125.00
	A VERY GOOD & UNUSUAL EARLY MEXICAN SILVER-INLAYED HILT SABER/CUTLASS, ca. 1840: In overall very good+ untouched condition with smooth, dark surfaces and a 26", curved, hand-forged, single-edge, clip-point blade. Very good hilt with 80% of its silver damascened grapevine motif. The blacksmith made, single-edge cutlass-type blade with a flat profile and a large clip-type point. Retains a sharp cutting edge with no evidence of recent sharpening. Finely wrought steel handle with an Eagle-Head Pommel & Snake Cross-guard: of classic Mexican motif. The Eagle-Head pommel with extensive silver damascened feathers, a finely detailed eye and an open beak. Matching Snake-form cross-guard with an open-mouth and a curled-tail quillon. In very good+ condition with a dark and smooth brown patina with most of its silver vine and grape applique: fine original tang-peen with some minor looseness. In overall very good+ untouched condition with smooth, dark, gunmetal-gray surfaces and some scattered patches of discoloration. The hilt with matching patina and 80%+ of its silver-work. A very good example of a Classic Early Mexican Sword, ca. 1840. Dates to the Mexican American War Period, ca. 1840. Overall length, 31 1/2". An unusual sword with a Classic Mexican "Eagle & Snake" form Hilt. Price: $2,250.00