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CIVIL WAR SWORD

• TWO CIVIL WAR SWORDS United States,A
  TWO CIVIL WAR SWORDS United States,A Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with a brass hilt, leather-wrapped wooden grip, marked on one side of the ricasso "Made by/AMES MFG Co/CHICOPEE/MASS.", and on the other side "US/CCS./1861", with a steel scabbard; and a Model 1840 NCO sword with a brass hilt, marked on one side of the ricasso "Made by/AMES MFG Co/CHICOPEE/MASS.", and on the other side "US/H.D.H./1864".
• A 19th C. Civil War sword marked W.
  A 19th C. Civil War sword marked W. Walsch, 38”J, with a bayonette in scabbard 20”L. Condition: rusting CT Transfer Fee $10
• CIVIL WAR SWORD US Model 1840, dated
  CIVIL WAR SWORD US Model 1840, dated 1863, maker's mark for Christopher Roby, Chelmsford, MA. Brass 'D' hilt with double shell guards and simulated wire wrapped grip. 31 3/4” straight broad fullered blade. 38 1/2" overall. No scabbard. Some corrosion.
• BOYLE & GAMBLE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA CIVIL
  BOYLE & GAMBLE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA CIVIL WAR SWORDA Confederate Foot Officer's sword made by Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, Virginia (unmarked, but researched by appraiser to identify thusly) and carried by a Richmond, Virginia officer. Does not include scabbard and has dings to the blade, but has etched designs and the initials C.S. to one side and the C.S. emblem on the hand guard. There may be more information but the blade is too tarnished to read it. The sword measures 37-1/4" long, including the handle. The blade measures 32". All measurements are approximate. Provenance: The sword has been passed down through a prominent and early Richmond family able to trace their roots to the 18th C in Richmond, & was used by James H. Grant, I., who was born in 1849 and died September 18, 1883.
• CIVIL WAR SWORD BELT & BUCKLEAuthentic
  CIVIL WAR SWORD BELT & BUCKLEAuthentic Civil War Pattern 1851 black leather sword belt with brass eagle buckle having silvered leaves. Belt is 37.5 in long, buckle 3.25 x 2.25 inches.
• 1862 CIVIL WAR SWORDlight or horse artillery
  1862 CIVIL WAR SWORDlight or horse artillery officer's saber with scabbard, possibly Ames. Marked "US LD 1862" below the hilt and "EHF" on scabbard drag. 39 1/8" long in case, blade: 32 1/4" long. Oxidation to metal of sword and scabbard, wear to leather on handle.Provenance: Property from a Fairfield County Estate. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• FIVE CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840 NCOnon
  FIVE CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840 NCOnon commissioned officer's sword, 32 in. blade, three with markings "AMES MFG CO./CHICOPEE/MASS", 1864 dates, various inspector marks; two with markings "COLLINS & CO/HARTFORD/CONN", 1861 and 1862, overall length each 38 in. Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection Condition: typical surface abrasions, toning and pitting to metal components
• SIX CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840 NCOnon
  SIX CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840 NCOnon commissioned officer's sword, 32 in. blade, three with markings "EMERSON/&/SILVER/TRENTON/NJ", one scabbard present; three with markings "C.ROBY/W.CHELMSFORD, MS"; 1862 and 1863 dates, various inspector marks, overall length each 38 in. Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection Condition: typical surface abrasions, toning and pitting to metal components, isolated incidents of oxidation, slightly loose construction at one grip, some markings indistinct
• CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SWORD AND SCABBARD
  CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SWORD AND SCABBARD BLADE LENGTH 34.5".CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SWORD AND SCABBARD, Markings on blade for Mansfield and Lamb, Riverdale, Rhode Island. Commemorative brass pendant marked "Civil War Sword Carried by J. Theodore Jones U.S. Cavalry in the Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia, May 1864". Dimensions: Blade length 34.5".
• Confederate Civil War sword marked 'C.S.'
  Confederate Civil War sword marked 'C.S.' with original leather scaboard 36"L
• CIVIL WAR SWORD AND SCABBARDCivil War
  CIVIL WAR SWORD AND SCABBARDCivil War sword and scabbard, unmarked, with spread wing eagle guard, wire wrapped leather grip, 30" blade. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Some pitting to blade, wear to scabbard.
• Group of three antique swords including
  Group of three antique swords including two Fraternal swords and one Civil War sword, Civil War sward has larger circle piece to hilt; good antique condition, some wear and rusting to each, surface scratches to sheaths; the longest blade L 36 3/4" (approx.)Provenance: Private Los Angeles, CA collection
• U.S. MODEL 1851 CIVIL WAR SWORD AND
  U.S. MODEL 1851 CIVIL WAR SWORD AND SCABBARD LENGTH OF BLADE 34.5”. TOTAL LENGTH 41.5”.U.S. MODEL 1851 CIVIL WAR SWORD AND SCABBARD, Sword engraved "Captain WL Curry 1st Ohio Vol Calvary". Curry purportedly damaged his sword when he was thrown from his horse in December 1864. Includes an account of Curry's service record throughout the Civil War. Dimensions: Length of blade 34.5". Total length 41.5". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca.
• TWO 19TH CENTURY WEAPONSTWO 19TH CENTURY
  TWO 19TH CENTURY WEAPONSTWO 19TH CENTURY WEAPONS, A Tower musket with the lock plate dated "1863", length 50.5", and a U.S. Civil War sword, length 34".
• AMES CIVIL WAR SWORD, STRAIGHT BLADE,
  AMES CIVIL WAR SWORD, STRAIGHT BLADE, BRASS HILT,DATED 1863. 38 1/2" LONG. 32 1/8" BLADE. MISSING SCABBARD.
• CIVIL WAR SWORD & SCABBARD, WITH PROVENANCE,
  CIVIL WAR SWORD & SCABBARD, WITH PROVENANCE, CARRIED AT GETTYSBURG High Quality Sword belonging to Col. FRancis E. Heath, Commander of the 19th Maine Volunteer Infantry, with fancy gilt brass fittings, shagreen grip, scabbard engraved with US & patriotic scenes, the hilt engraved with his initials. Retains original gold bullion ribbon and pommel. The 30 1/2" blade has fancy etching as well, and is marked "Iron Cutter: Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, New York". 38 1/2" long overall. Includes original 1977 purchase receipt for $510, a copy of Heath's July 4, 1863 report, a framed reprint photo and a copy of his service record.
• W. Chelmsford Massachusetts civil war
  W. Chelmsford Massachusetts civil war sword dated 1863 with scabbard blade - 34 3/4" l. ?
• US Civil War Sword Bayonet with Scabbard
  US Civil War Sword Bayonet with Scabbard and Bowie Knife Lot of Two Bayonet with a 22.5'' blade stamped Collins & Co. Plymouth CT. Complete with leather brass mounted scabbard. This specimen is referred to as a Navy bayonet. Also in lot is a 7'' post-war Bowie knife by Alfred Williams England. Condition: Very good.
• American Civil War sword 1860 with a
  American Civil War sword 1860 with a brass basket and original scabbard. 44''l.
• Civil War Sword Ames marked G.K.C. 186_
  Civil War Sword Ames marked G.K.C. 186_ U.S. 41'' long all original.
• Civil War Sword Unmarked.Dimensions:
  Civil War Sword Unmarked.Dimensions: L 39''E
• Reproduction Confederate Civil War Sword
  Reproduction Confederate Civil War Sword Leather and brass wire grip with engraved brass decorations sheath and sword knot.
• PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR SWORD. American
  PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR SWORD. American mid 19th century. Etched blade brass guard and wire wrapped hilt. 36''l. plus leather scabbard. The scabbard is engraved ''Presented to Capt. George M. White by Co. E 15th Regt. CV (Connecticut Volunteer Infantry) as a token of respect Aug. 27th 1862''. White served in the 15th Connecticut until he was captured in North Carolina March of 1865.
• PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR SWORD. American
  PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR SWORD. American mid 19th century. Unmarked blade brass guard and wire wrapped shagreen grip. Steel scabbard with brass fittings is marked by the maker ''Ames Mfg. Co. Chickopee Mass.'' and has an engraved presentation to ''Lieut. M. Jas. Dunn Co. A from the 'Tigers' Death or an honorable Life''. 38''l. overall. Michael James Dunn was a Lieutenant of the 115st Reg. Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry. Included are copies of his resignation papers.
• PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR SWORD. American
  PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR SWORD. American mid 19th century. High grade sword with etched blade with name of recipient and makers ''E.W. Simons & Bro. Philadelphia Pa''. Fire gilt brass guard and scabbard fittings. The guard has ''US'' a Minerva head and eagle head fit with red stones (possibly garnets) for eyes. On the scabbard is ''Presented to A.H. Brown 1st Lieut. of Co. F 178th Penna. Regt. by the Members of the Co. As a Token of Regard''. Tooled blued steel grip wrapped with wire and applied initial monogram. The darkened steel scabbard has additional applications of a shield and American eagle with flags. Minor wear to scabbard 40 1/2''l. overall. Abner H. Brown was Lieutenant of the 178th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment 1862-1863. Muster record copies and a CDV of Lt. Brown included.
• Civil War sword; U. S. cavalry issue
  Civil War sword; U. S. cavalry issue with metal scabbard. Overall 42"L. Surface wear.
• Engraved Civil War sword; extensive
  Engraved Civil War sword; extensive engraving on blade, shagreen wrapped grip, engraved guard and pommel. 36"L. Good condition, surface wear.