Where did the Civil War swords come from?
Frederick Wilhelm, Philedelphia, Pa imported & mounted blades from S&K of Solingen Germany from 1816 to 1848. This is the 2nd contract, never had a leather blade washer, scabbard with a raw throat and no spring inside.
How old is a French artillery short sword?
French Artillery Short Sword – The 18 1/2″ blade shows age & use, has been cleaned over the years. Maker of Klingenthal hard to decipher, the markings are there, several hallmarks stamped in guard. Tough to beat this price as seen listed here.
Where can I get a 1860 cavalry sword?
Model 1860 Cavalry Sword – Maker marked Emerson & Silver Trenton NJ, dated US CEW 1864. The 35″ blade is nick free with light rust spotting, would clean off easy, leather washer missing. Leather grip good with brass wire long gone. Scabbard is dent free with light rust overall. – Price is $ 650.00 plus shipping and insurance.
What was the cost of a Civil War Saber?
S & K is the maker Schnitzler and Kirschbaum of Solingen, Germany which manufactured many edged weapons used in the Civil War. – Price is$ 550.00 plus shipping and insurance. Item – SW-1-1645 Saber Straps – Saber Straps stamped with maker, Rock Island Arsenal and inspected JH.
What kind of sword is in College Hill Arsenal?
Extremely rare, College Hill Arsenal, Confederate Foot Officer’s sword and original scabbard. The sword has a nice, clean blade with faint traces of original Confederate engraving. The cast brass Foot Officer’s guard remains in perfect condition with a never-cleaned, rich, aged, bronze patina.
What kind of sword was used in the Civil War?
The sword has a nice, clean blade with faint traces of original Confederate engraving. The cast brass Foot Officer’s guard remains in perfect condition with a never-cleaned, rich, aged, bronze patina. The leather grip remains in nice condition as well, but we feel it may have had the leather restored during the 1960’s era.
What kind of Saber was used in the Civil War?
This saber is out of a Central Arkansas estate and would no doubt have been Confederate carried during the Civil War. The blade has a smooth, aged, gray/brown patina, and the grip is nice condition, original ivory. The brass guard and eagle head remain in excellent condition with a rich, near brown patina.
French Artillery Short Sword – The 18 1/2″ blade shows age & use, has been cleaned over the years. Maker of Klingenthal hard to decipher, the markings are there, several hallmarks stamped in guard. Tough to beat this price as seen listed here.
