Description: Manufactured by the Ames Sword Company, the Model 1906 Saber was an updated Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber. The Foot Officers sword was typically authorized for those officers of company grade, captains and below, who were not serving in the cavalry. The hilt retains all of its original charcoal colored sharkskin wrap, with original bottom reverse seam. LearnMore, Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber has an inspected blade dated 1859 making it a very early example. REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT, C1850 KNIGHTS HEAD POMMEL MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD, IMPORTED FRENCH M-1821 OFFICERS SWORD WITH INSCRIPTION, VERY NICE PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD, IMPORTED M1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD BY HORSTMANN, IMPORTED (CLAUBERG) US MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER, CIVIL WAR EVANS & HASKELL M1860 STAFF OFFICERS SWORD, CIVIL WAR PRIVATELY PURCHASED FORAGE CAP WITH 23rd CORPS BADGE. /from his friend / Richd. A scarce sword made for officers of the United States Revenue Cutter Service or Revenue (870-37). Starr contracted for 2,000 of these swords in January 1813 and delivered them in small lots from June 1813 through March 1815. (597-12). approx. LearnMore, This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. Scabbard has some minor pitting and surface rusting overall with traces of some green colored paint toward end.. For the next century, Ames would remain at the forefront of American Sword production. 1840s U.S. He was appointed Midshipman on November 6, 1824, Passed Midshipman on June 4 1831, and Lieutenant December 9, 1837. During the moving period, there was a cross over between the stamped address. WebAmes Model 1840 Cavalry Sword Dated 1848. 26in unsharpened blade has several surface scratches and in some places the finish is starting to peel. LearnMore, This edged weapon is copied from the US Model 1832 Artillery short sword and is minus its scabbard. The hilt is iron, with a long, (490-3554). WebC1820-40 Ames style knighthead sword with eagle counterguard: Very Good: $395.00: C1830 straight sword with American eagle counter guard, French-pattern hilt, and 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. Albaugh attributed them to to Kraft, Goldschmidt and Kraft of (870-565). MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD WITH ETCHED BLADE, VERY NICE US 1832 PATTERN SWORT SWORD DATED 1835 AND REGULATION 1839 PATTERN BELT, M1860 CAVALRY SABER BY D.J. AN UNUSUAL MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD BY SAUERBIER. LearnMore, This sword was probably sold by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York. There is muchalready written about theThe Ames Sword Company (herein referred to as "Ames"). (Sales tax applies, if purchased within California). It is 36 inches overall with a slightly curved 31 3/8-inch blade with a double fuller. The letters are script, but remain upright and blocky, much like the original block US. JOHN CRAIG, USA BY EMPLOYEES OF SCHUYLKILL ARSENAL 1868, MINT AMES US NAVY MODEL 1852 OFFICERS SWORD AND SCABBARD, MODEL 1872 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICERS MAMALUKE SWORD, MODEL 1840 PATTERN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS NCO SWORD BY RIDABOCK & CO. WITH SCABBARD, PAINTED ESCUTCHEON AND MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD IDD TO MAJOR WILLIAM LAMBERT OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY & THE 27TH & 33rd NEW JERSEY, MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER AND PORTRAIT IDD TO 1ST LT. ANTHONY A. TAYLOR, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT, CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD MADE BY BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE OF RICHMOND, ORIGINAL, BRASS-MOUNTED PRESENTATION-GRADE KNIGHTSHEAD MILITIA OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD. Ames Mfg Co Chicopee Mass stamped on upper brass scabbard mount. WebMINT AMES US NAVY MODEL 1852 OFFICERS SWORD AND SCABBARD. LearnMore, The inscription on the throat of this very fine Model1850 Foot Officer's sword reads: Captured at Battle of Winchester from 1st Lieutenant 5th Rhode Island Battery by John C. Carroll 1st Maryland (88-158). KIRBY AS C.S. These are nearly too small to see, but are mentioned for exactness. Blade measures 26 long, 1 wide at the ricasso and has a flat back with a single, wide, unstopped fuller. It also bears a great 1860 inscription to the Adjutant General (870-343). LearnMore, This quill backed blade was made by the firm of Gebruder Weyersberg of Solingen, Prussia as evidenced by the kings head mark stamped on the reverse ricasso. : PRESENTATION SWORD OF JOSEPH E. EBLING! HANLY, MARCH 20th, 1863, MEXICAN WAR PRESENTATION SWORD OF CAPTAIN JAMES DILL GALBRAITH, OF NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI, BY THE SPARROW VOLUNTEERS: CO. E, 4th REGIMENT, PERSIFOR F. SMITHS BRIGADE OF LOUISIANA VOLUNTEERS, MAY 1846. TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM S. MARBLE, 7th CONNECTICUT VOLS, WIA BERMUDA HUNDRED, IN COMMAND OF THE REGT. WebAmes 1860 Model Cavalry Sword dated 1865 (US Civil War) Sold Exceptionally good condition US civil war cavalry sword (Ames made 1860 model), dated 1865, with Due to paint loss some of the stars are missing. LearnMore, Simon Backus Bissell was born in Fairlee, Vt., on October 28, 1808. Blade measures approx. Image is clear and shows great (933-15). 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). LearnMore, Sword meas. WebThe Ames Sword Company Ames is probably the most desirable maker amongst American sword collectors. 38.50 inches from point to pommel. LearnMore, This saber has a silver washed brass hilt and scabbard, and very pretty tri-color blade etched with gilt-filled motifs on a blue ground alternating with bright-etched panels. The eagles (945-353). The blade of the sword is in fantastic condition and retains most of its original bright polish, along with nearly all of its frosted, acid etched embellishments. Size: 26.5in blade, .8 wide, widens to .9 near the tip Condition: VG These NCO swords are quite scarce. This original English pattern 1853 cavalry saber and matching metal scabbard are an unmarked specimen. The cookie settings on this website are set to 'allow all cookies' to give you the very best experience. 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. There are also a couple of very tiny, almost imperceptible dings on the obverse edge of the blade, near the ricasso. Some collectors still (172-5794). He (490-2157). PRESENTATION SWORD FROM JAY COOKE, FINANCIER OF THE UNION, TO FELLOW SANDUSKY OHIO NATIVE LT. JAY COOKE SMITH, 101st OHIO, ADC TO GEN. CRUFT AND BRIGADE COMMANDER KIRBY, 4th ARMY CORPS: MOUNTED AND CONTINUALLY ON THE FRONT LINE AT NASHVILLE. LearnMore, This sword measures approximately 34 long from point to pommel. Year: C1863 Model: M1850 Foot Officer Size: 32.1 inch blade Import style foot officer retailed by and etched on the (870-364). These swords LearnMore, Classic Civil War cavalry saber made by Ames Manufacturing Company. The hilt is iron, with a long, (490-3554). Below are examples of early 1812 Cavalry, 1826 Naval, and 1818 NCO sword. LearnMore, This is an excellent example of the U.S. Model 1832 Short Sword made by Ames and dated 1835, likely one of 2,400 contracted for on 11/8/1834 or 400 contracted for on 2/2/1835, all of which were (490-3010). 31.00 inches long from pommel to point. CopyrightAmerican Swords, LLC. The reverse of the scabbard throat mount is also stamped: AMES MFG. which was formerly Grant Post #4 by Mayo Dyer Hersey (August 30, 1886 September 5, 1978) an American engineer, (88-167). Brown Year: 1861 Model: M1852 Navy Officer Size: 28.9 inch (870-27). Ames Springfield. WebAMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, DATED 1864. They also lack the period to the right of the S that typifies the later blade etching. Please check back from time to time, or call me for information about unlisted pieces. They were only in business from 1858 through 1862, retailing military goods in New York City. LearnMore, Manufactured: Philadelphia, PA Maker: W. H. Horstmann & Sons Year: 1868 Model: M 1850 Foot Officer Sword Size: 30.50 Condition: VG High grade foot officers sword from Horstmann. Panoply of arms with Liberty Cap on pole. The blade meas. EARLY WAR U.S. CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER, 1840 STYLE, BY SMITH, CRANE AND COMPANY, NEW YORK, 1858 TO 1862, 1860 STAFF SWORD BY VIRGIL PRICE, NEW YORK, WITH FIGURAL SLING RINGS AND PATENT MOUNTING STUD, SCARCE 1859 DATED AMES LIGHT CAVALRY SABER, AKA MODEL 1860, VERY RARE US MODEL 1840 AMES CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD WITH QUILLBACK SOLINGEN BLADE, ITALIAN MANUFACTURED 1852 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD, IMPORT MODEL 1850 CIVIL WAR FIELD & STAFF OFFICERS SWORD IDD TO COL. RICHARD M. CORWINE, MEMBER OF GENERAL FREMONTS STAFF, PRE-MEXICAN WAR US 1832 PATTERN SWORT SWORD DATED 1835, US NAVAL OFFICERS EAGLE HEAD SWORD IDENTIFIED TO LT. EDMUND BYRNE, RARE MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD PRESENTED TO LT. JAS. 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). LearnMore, Foreign import, with Prussian term Eisenhauer [iron proof] embossed in cursive script above the obverse ricasso. Ricasso is stamped with a well-worn (1052-231). See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Ames Tools locations in Orem, UT. Sword is in overall good GALT & BRO., WASHINGTON, D.C., PRESENTED TO LT. JOHN EXTON BY BATTERY H, 2ND PENNSYLVANIA HEAVY ARTILLERY, US MODEL 1860 GENERAL OFFICERS SWORD WITH FRENCH BLADE, US MODEL 1840 GENERAL OFFICERS SWORD IN VERY FINE CONDITION, U.S. 1834 OFFICERS SWORD OF MAJOR R.M. Maker: Ames Mfg. Thillmann knew only of this one example, and until it was found (870-637). The etching is still mostly legible and visible, but is a little light and worn due to the sword being inserted and withdrawn from the scabbard over many years. LearnMore, The drawn saber meas. Ordnance about a new pattern cavalry saber in (766-1612). Stamped. 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. LearnMore, This substantial archive descended in the family of Joseph Lee Smith Kirby (4 Nov. 1841- 28 July 1933,) who left West Point to join the Confederate Army in 1861 and was among the last to surrender in (870-310). LearnMore, This sword was presented to Captain Abram H. Krom by the men of Company G, 5th New York Cavalry on or about May 19, 1863. LearnMore, Manufactured: France Maker: Klingenthal / E. Lyon Year: CW Period Model: M 1851 General Officer Sword Size: 31.00 Condition: VG M 1851 General Officer Sword. 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. Blade measures approx. Displays crisp floral (939-01). LearnMore, Here is a very handsome and inscribed, original Model 1850 Officer's Staff and Field imported sword complete with its original metal scabbard. Right fuller is marked with 144. LearnMore, There are only six known examples (Louis Froelich, Arms-Maker to the Confederacy by McAden & Fonvielle, pg. Dedicated to preserving our heritage through honesty and integrity in the collecting field. This is a nice example of a more scarce 1848 dated Ames cavalry sword. WebGet the best deal for Ames Sword from the largest online selection at eBay.ca. This could probably be professionally cleaned and removed if so desired. Albaugh first guessed they were made (1179-065). Tucker / 1st Cal. AMES CUTLER, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. The blade meas. 24.50 inches long with a semi-bright surface. / (1186-04). The Marine version of the musician sword had a half (1179-042). Guard has some minor dents along one edge. Name on blade "Karl Madden". 2014-2022. LearnMore, This sword has a wonderful undisturbed patina on the exterior and bright blade with vivid etching that really catches the eye when drawn. It has a central fuller that starts just above the ricasso and (2021-944). The blade meas. AT FT. FISHER, VERY RARE BOYLE, GAMBLE NCO SWORD WITH LEATHER SCABBARD, M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH SCABBARD, WITH MEYERSBERG SYMBOL ON BLADE, MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD IDD TO EDWARD W. HALCRO, BEAUTIFUL US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD BY TOMES & DAGGETT, RARE TIFFANY & CO. HIGH GRADE MODEL 1860 NAVAL OFFICERS CUTLASS, PRESENTATION GRADE US MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD BY W.H. US, LearnMore, Manufactured: European Style Maker: Unmarked Year: Civil War Model: M1850 Size: 32.5 inch blade A very impressive Staff & Field officer's sword with a large half basket consisting of a lined (870-608). 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). Frosted panel with scroll/oak leaf designs. approx. LearnMore, Changing from a non-combatant chaplain charged with saving souls to a field-grade combat officer responsible for taking lives, and then returning to civilian life in academia obviously requires some (870-397). Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, MA. There is muchalready written about theThe Ames Sword Company (herein referred to as "Ames"). LearnMore, Joseph E. Ebling helped raise the Phoenix Regiment, recruited largely among men of Irish extraction in New York City and otherwise known as the Corcoran Zouaves, the Irish Legion, 4th Regiment Empire (172-5736). His name is scratched under the guard. Home; Nathan Starr was the premier sword contractor to the government up until the rise of Ames in the 1830's. Original Item: Only One Available. No edge nicks. The hanger mounts are presentation grade, with relief cast floral figures on the obverse of the hanger bands, which are smooth and round on the reverse. LearnMore, This German officers sword was made by Eickhorn and is so marked. LearnMore, This exceptional, silvered Model 1850 staff and field officers presentation sword was given to a twice-wounded captain of the Anderson Zouaves by the men of his company. Blade is semi-bright with a few very minor edge nicks. Rare type in excellent overall condition, considering the age. Cross quillion with bud finials, with slender langets and ears. The heaviest (1186-03). Grip: (344-2527). LearnMore, The sword is a non-regulation imported 1850 pattern officer's French manufactured sword. The blade is bright with light scattered surface pitting. Bright blade has scattered spotting and pitting. It was made by the Ames Company and was used as a general issue sword for Union troops. LearnMore, Model 1852 Naval Officer dated 1861 by Brown, Boston Mass. WebAmerican Swords, revolutionary period swords, Federal Period Swords, Civil War Swords, Mexican War swords, civil war sabers, sabers, swords. 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. W. Tyson / Feb. 12, 1857. Manufactured: Philadelphia, PA; Maker: (870-13). Ames manufacture, etched on the left side of the ricasso with "Ames Mfg/Co./Chicopee/Mass." 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, EXTREMELY SCARCE NEW HAMPHIRE OFFICERS FALSE EMBROIDERED HAT INSIGNIA. Covering (870-613). It has a metal scabbard instead of the normally seen (870-32). Complete with the steel scabbard.. good grips, SA 1914 manufacture. 35.00 inches long. | Free shipping on many items! Planned and built in 1862, it opened in early 1863 and could hold 3600 patients. 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