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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: $950.00
A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD BROWN BESS BAYONET, ca. 1770s: 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. Retains smooth brown surfaces, with some isolated patches of light discoloration and scattered pitting. 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 Bayonet. Overall length, 18". For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution". Price: $475.00
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 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
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 REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD HESSIAN INFANTRY HANGER, ca. 1750: In overall very good+ near fine condition. Unmarked, lightly toned, single edged, slightly curved, 25", cutlass-form back-blade, with a top fuller approximately 3/4 its length. Retains 55% of its polish with a smooth, lightly toned, gunmetal age-patina. Cast, brass hilt with a top-mounted quillon, a single-bar knuckle-guard and an integral rope-turned grip with ball pommel: the left side of the guard with its original "thumb-ring". The hilt/guard In overall fine original condition with a lightly brass-toned surfaces and its original leather washer. The blade with smooth surfaces and a sharp cutting edge and some scattered light discoloration. A very nice example of a Regulation Pattern Revolutionary War Period Hessian Infantry Hanger: the type of sword carried by the German Mercenaries of the British Army, ca. 1750-1770s. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution". Overall length 31". Price: $1,350.00
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 VERY GOOD EARLY 19th CENTURY GERMAN HUNTING-SWORD/CUTTOE, ca. 1820: Hand-forged, single edge, 19 1/2" blade with untouched dark surfaces and signs of use and wear: the tip and forward portion of the cutting-edge with some pitting and surface oxidation. Retains a dark untouched, smooth patina, some sharpness to the edge with evidence of an old sharpening: the spine with obvious forge laminations and minor surface imperfections. Nicely aged, natural staghorn grip, with a simple brass washer-type pommel-cap and a chiseled steel scallop-shaped guard with simple triangular-form, steel quillons. In overall very good untouched condition. The blade with richly toned, gunmetal-gray, steel surfaces and some scattered pitting. Very good grip with smooth surfaces, various minor handling marks, some scratches and wear. A very good example of an early 19th Century German Cuttoe/Hunting-Sword with a scallop-shell guard. Dates to ca., 1820. Overall length, 25 1/2". Price: $575.00
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 W.W.I PERIOD REGIMENTALLY MARKED IMPERIAL GERMAN ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD, ca. 1910: In overall very fine+ untouched condition with a slightly curved, 32", acid-etched steel blade with a depiction of Mounted Artillery, a classical Stand of Arms, various military motifs and a "1 GROPP HESS FELD ART. REGT. No. 25 (GAC)" marking for the 25th Hessian Field Artillery Regiment. Very fine+ steel surfaces with 95%+ original finish with choice acid-etched depictions. Retains 95%+ polish with a fine spear-type point and some very minor patches of discoloration. Nickeled-steel hilt with a classic "D"-Guard knuckle-bow and an integral top quillon with a slightly curved finial. The back strap and ferrule with matching nickeled finish and the pommel and sideplates with their original "peens" for the solid blade-tang. Original sharkskin grip-wrap and its braided brass wire, wrapping. In overall very fine+ to near excellent condition with smooth surfaces and very little signs of use or wear: the hilt with some minor loss of its nickel finish. Complete with its original black, japanned, steel scabbard with an integral suspension ring, a side-mount and a flared drag. Fine scabbard with smooth contours and some loss of its black lacquer. Retains 75% finish with scattered scuffs and abrasions. A very nice example of a complete and original Imperial German W.W.I Period Artillery Officer's Sword with Regimental markings. Overall length, 38". Price: $450.00
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 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 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: A VERY GOOD COLONIAL/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD 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 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 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: $375.00
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
AN AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD BAYONET, ca. 1770s: In overall good condition. Tapered, triangular-form, flat blade of Dutch design. The collared socket of Brown Bess design with an "L" shaped lug-slot. Smooth brown surfaces, with some isolated patches of light discoloration and scattered pitting. In overall good condition with some with a working-life adaptation to the socket, for a smaller musket. A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period Bayonet. Overall length, 15 1/2". Price: $350.00
AN AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN "CHARLEVILLE" MODEL 1754/63 BAYONET, ca. 1770s: In overall very good to near fine condition. Tapered, triangular-form, flat, 13", unmarked blade with smooth steel-gray 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 silver-gray patina, some isolated patches of light discoloration and scattered fine pitting. In overall very good+ condition. The socket with a brazed seam and the blade made without a blood-groove: of typical American workmanship. A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period "Charleville" Musket Bayonet. Overall length, 16 1/4". Price: $675.00
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 AMERICAN-MADE COLONIAL PERIOD FOLDING KNIFE WITH SIMPLE HORN GRIP, ca. 1750s: In overall very untouched condition. The 4", single edged, hand-forged, steel blade with a dark untouched gray-black age patina and some light scattered discoloration-pitting. Generally smooth surfaces with some light oxidation and its original sharp cutting edge: minor nick at tip. Very good, simply carved horn grip with a turned finial a slot for the blade and a mellowed age patina. Untouched surfaces with some minor handling marks, scuffs and wear. In very good untouched condition. A nice example of an authentic Colonial Period American-made Folding Knife, ca. 1750s. For similar examples, please see Neumann & Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution", pg. 173-174. Overall length, 4 1/4"/(7 1/2" extended)". Price: SOLD
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 FINE 10TH-11TH CENTURY VIKING SPEAR HEAD: In overall fine untouched excavated (water-find?) condition with smooth, stable, untouched, brown surfaces, light discoloration and patches of pitting. The Leaf-shaped, 5" blade of classic early European design with a well-defined medial ridge and nearly perfect symmetry, in form. Retains its original sharp point and cutting edges, without significant nicks or marring. Integrally forged, hollow, conical shaft with a flared mouth and its original securing stud. In overall fine, complete, untouched condition. Most likely a "water find" example or excavated from ruins, as the surfaces do not exhibit extensive deterioration: the smoothness suggests a burial in an anaerobic environment. A very nice classic example of a Northern European Viking Spear Head, ca. 900-1000 AD. Overall length, 8". From a German collection. Price: SOLD
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 FINE WAR OF 1812 PERIOD BROWN BESS BAYONET, ca. 1800s:In overall fine untouched condition. Tapered, regulation-form, 17", triangular flat blade with a bottom flute/blood-groove for its entire length: the base with Crown/19 Ordnance marking. The collared socket of regulation Brown Bess design with an "Z" shaped lug-slot. Retains smooth steel-gray surfaces, with some isolated patches of light discoloration. In overall vfine+ untouched condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces and a clear marking. The socket-arm with a 12 unit/rack number. A very nice example of an untouched Napoleanic War/War of 1812 Period Brown Bess Bayonet. Overall length, 21 1/2". Price: $575.00
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 REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN BAYONET BLADE, ca. 1770s: In overall good condition, as is. Tapered, triangular-form, 11 1/8", flat blade with a bottom flute/blood-groove for its length: of Dutch type design and made for an attached socket (missing). Smooth gray-brown surfaces, with some isolated patches of discoloration and pitting. In overall good untouched, as is. An original Revolutionary War Period American Bayonet, with possible Battle Related damage/loss to its socket. Overall length, 13".. Price: SOLD
A FINE FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD PATTERN 1742 ENGLISH INFANTRY HANGER, ca. 1750: In overall near fine condition with smooth lightly toned surfaces to the unmarkede, single edged, curved, 23 1/2", cutlass-form back-blade, with a top fuller approximately 3/4 its length. Retains 65% of its original polish with smooth gun-metal patina overall. Heart-shaped, cast, brass hilt with single-bar knuckle-guard and a rope-turned grip with ball pommel. The guard In overall fine+ original condition: repair to the quilon. The blade with smooth surfaces, sharp edges and some scattered light salt & pepper pitting. The brass hilt and guard with an untouched, toned mustard patina overall. A very nice and rare example of a Regulation Pattern 1742 French & Indian War English Infantry Hanger. Overall length 29 1/4". Price: SOLD
A FINE UNTOUCHED FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD SILVER HILT SMALLSWORD, ca. 1760-1770: In overall fine untouched condition with smooth surfaces. Colichemarde form , 32 1/8" steel blade with a flared ricasso and 90% of its polish: some scattered light discoloration. Cast and embossed, American? Silver hilt of typical smallsword form, with a fluted ball-shaped pommel, a double shell-type guard, an integral knuckle guard and a silver wire-wrapped wood grip. In overall fine untouched condition with some light tarnish and frays/loss to the grip-wire. The blade with smooth surfaces, sharp edges and some isolated patches of discoloration. Very good hilt with smooth silver surfaces and sharp detail to its simple embossed decoration. A fine, American made example of an F & I/Revolutionary War Period Silver Hilt, Smallsword, ca. 1760-1770. Overall length, 39". For similar examples please see, G. Neumann: "Battle Weapons...". Price: SOLD
	A REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD CHARLEVILLE BAYONET, ca. 1770: In overall good untouched condition, as is. Tapered triangular-form blade with a top blood-groove for 2/3 its length. The damaged socket with loss of its rear half . Retains untouched, pitted, brown surfaces with some patches of discoloration. In overall good untouched condition with sharp contours. A nice example of an untouched Revolutionary War Period Charleville Bayonet, with a Battle damaged socket. Overall length, 17". Price: SOLD
	VERY RARE AMERICAN-MADE REGULATION-TYPE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD HORSEMAN'S SABER, ca. 1770s: In overall very good untouched condition. The unmarked, 24", curved blade with a single edge and fuller: a reinforced back. The brass hilt with a pillow-type pommel, a stirrup-form hand-guard with an upper quilon and a slightly flared cross-guard. Fluted horn grip with rounded surfaces. In overall very good untouched condition. The blade retains its sharp original edge, smooth dark surfaces and an untouched, even age patina: without nicks or dents. Very good hilt with a richly toned mustard patina overall: some looseness to the guard and pommel. Fine grip with smooth surfaces and minor abrasions and wear. A very rare example of a Regulation-Type American Revolutionary War Period American Saber, ca. 1770s. Overall length, 28 1/2". Price: SOLD