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Civil War Officer's Sword

The model name is "1850."

This type was used by high ranking officers.

Most of these were made during the War or just before it began in 1861. They aren't serial numbered.

Ames Mfg. Co. of Chicopee, Mass. is identified on the scabbard & blade

The etched blade is marked "E Pluribus Unum" above an American eagle.

"US" is marked on the opposite side of the blade.

The hilt displays a large "US" and floral designs.

Bright gold gilt engulfs the brass hilt and the brass scabbard bands.

The handle has full wire wrapping over animal skin, likely sharkskin.

The only issues are small nicks on the brass scabbard drag and a small amount of 'shake' in the handle.

$4,250

US Civil War Navy Cutlass

The manufacturing date 1862 and the name Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass. are boldly displayed on the blade as it meets the hilt.

The brass hand guard and pommel are handsomely darkened by age. Wire wrapping that originally covered the leather over wood handle is missing which is common in this type of sword. The brass only has minimal dings.

Interesting that the rarest part of the sword is its scabbard. Leather doesn't survive well over 150 years and when exposed to salt water its survival rate is even worse. This leather however held up quite well. Still present are the numerous tacks that held it in place.

The blade itself is bright and very free of marks.

$2,450

Civil War Sword......by Tiffany & Company

A little known fact is that New York's famous Tiffany & Co. briefly diverted from its jewelry operations to import and supply cavalry sabers to the military during the Civil War. This is one of those sold by Tiffany.

Its iron hilt, leather and wire wrapped handle, and long curved blood groove enhanced blade are all indicative of the swords manufactured by Ames and many of the other famous manufacturers of the day. Except for one thing---the blade is boldly signed:

TIFFANY & Co. - New York



There is no significant damage.

The sword is complemented by an original iron scabbard.

$1,950

Rare Tranter Revolving Rifle

Circa 1857 - 1863, British made.

Revolving rifles of this age are difficult to find. This is the first Tranter that we have ever handled although we have owned some Tranter pistols.

London proof marks are on barrel and cylinder.

.44 caliber percussion cap, 5 shots, 21 inch octagonal barrel. The loading mechanism is attached to the left side of the frame.

The frame is marked Tranters patent 117 T.

The top of the barrel reads: B. Cogswell 224 Strand London

This scarce piece is in fine condition overall.

$5,500

Civil War

Hall-North Breech Loading Carbine

Single shot .52 caliber percussion cap.

Numerous cavalry regiments issued these throughout the War including the 4th Arkansas, 5th Iowa, 8th and 9th New York, 2nd Wisconsin, and others from Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas. The New Hampshire identification stamped in the wood reads:

1

N.H.

42

The original patent for the rifle identified it as a flintlock being made by John Hall. Eventually the firing system was changed to percussion cap. This one was made as a percussion model and is not a conversion. The top of the breech identifies:

U.S.

S. North

MIDL tn

CONN.

1849

The 21 inch barrel is marked STEEL behind its rear sight. The inspector initials JPC can be seen on the left barrel breech. A Saddle ring and its assembly are on the left side.

About 80% of the original brown finish remains.

The carbine shows signs of only minimal use.

$4,400

Civil War Colt Army Model

Made in 1862. Matching serial numbers 26577.

44 caliber percussion cap.

4 screw model.

The piece is attractive and original but has been polished..

3,500

Civil War "Figure 8" Percussion Cap Revolver

.36 caliber Savage Navy model

6 shot, 7 inch octagonal barrel.

Manufactured during the War Years 1861-1865.

Three line manufacturer's address is well marked on top of the frame:

SAVAGE R.F.A. Co. MIDDLETON, Ct.

H.S. NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17 1856

JANUARY 13 1859. MAY 15 1860

In 1859 Savage R.F.A. Co. evolved from the North and Savage Company owned by Simeon North and Josiah Savage.

Collectors call this pistol the Figure Eight because the double trigger ring forms the number 8. The lower part of the ring rotates the cylinder and cocks the hammer while the trigger itself rests inside the top loop of the eight.

There are no defects or problems.

$3,200

Model 1849 Colt Pocket Model

Manufactured in 1860. Serial numbers 166244 all match.

5" barrel, 5 shot .31 caliber percussion.

Cylinder secene partly visible.

Very attractive however the metal has been refinished.

$2,200