EW1116.   C S with Star Confederate short artillery sword in great condition, these are believed to have been made in Macon, Georgia and are best known for the crudeness of the hilt, while this one is quite crude, it is actually a better casting than many I see, the blade on these were better made than the hilts, this one is full length at 18.4" long x 1.75" wide, it has a dark brown patina with the slightest pinpoint, uniform pitting, the blade fits tightly into the hilt with no wiggle, the hilt has a mellow brass patina, displays fantastic

EW1115.    Plymouth Naval Rifle Bowie Knife Bayonet more commonly known as a Dahlgren knife, designed by Admiral John Dahlgren, they are considered to be one of the best designed of the 19th century, this example is an early First Model Second Type dated 1861, it measures 16.5" long with a 12" blade, Ames delivered 300 in 1861, and 1800 in total by October of 1864, it was designed to be used first as a knife and secondarily as a bayonet,  this one is in very good shape, the blade retains it's bright finish, the hilt is in great shape, the walnut grip has a 1 carved on one side and a M on the opposite, the release spring works well, the ricasso is marked AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS, and the obverse is dated 1861, overall a very nice example of a scarce weapon

EW1106.    Model 1860 Ames Light cavalry saber manufactured in 1861 in great original condition, the blade is in great shape with only a couple of nicks more felt than seen, it has a dull, medium gray patina, the ricasso is marked AMES MFG CO / CHICOPPE / MASS faint but visible, the obverse is marked U S / A D K / 1861, the throat washer is worn but present, the blade fits tightly to the hilt with no wiggle, the brass guard is in good shape and has a mellow brass, attic patina, the quillon has a slight, intentional forward push, retains the original leather wrap and wire braid, the leather is worn through in a couple of small spots, the braid is tight, the pommel cap is stamped GGS for George G. Saunders amory sub inspector, the scabbard is also in very good condition with a dark brown patina and a few small dents, these early sabers are very difficult to find especially still in 100% original condition, just imagine the history it was a part of

EW1098.    French import short sword in very good condition, the blade is full length coming to a sharp point, and is free of damage, most of the original finish is showing but has dulled to a gray patina with peppering, the ricasso has a Paris armory and inspection mark, the blade fits tight into the brass hilt with no wiggle, the cross guard has an inspection mark, and the opposite side is stamped 752, the hilt is also damage free and has a mellow brass patina

EW1095.    Ames Model 1832 short artillery sword in good shape, the blade is full length with the tip slightly rounded, the markings on the ricasso are partially visible but mostly worn way, however the bottom of the cross guard is marked S. HUSE / NEWBURYPORT letting us know this was produced between 1832 - 1834 as Ames didn't have the capacity and subbed out the mfg of the brass hilts to Huse, this arrangement was short lived as the Huse made hilts tended to become loose, this example has only the slightest wiggle where the blade joins the hilt, the hilt is in great shape with a mellow brass patina, the blade is also in very good condition, it has a few tiny nicks to the edge more felt than seen, it has an even dark brown patina, displays great

EW1090.    Ames Model 1840 artillery saber in good shape, the blade is in great shape, free of nicks and retains it's original bright finish with some slight peppering, the Ames marking on the ricasso is worn away, the obverse has a visible U.S / A.D.K. / ??6?, the blade fits tight to the hilt with only the tiniest wiggle, retains the throat washer, the brass guard is in good shape with a mottled brass patina, the leather wrap and wire braid on the grip are MIA, the scabbard is in great shape but was painted flat black long ago, the drag, suspension rings & hardware, and the throat were left natural, makes a contrast that is attractive, the drag has inspector's initials, overall a saber with a couple of issues, but one that displays great  

EW1059.    brass hilt, saber bayonet for a Merrill rifle in good shape, it is approx. 24.75" long with a 20.75" blade, the blade is smooth with a dark brown patina, the brass hilt has a mellow attic patina, the spring release is MIA, the underside of the cross guard has several small dings, looks like it was to hammer on something, displays well  

EW1039.    Ames Model 1840 artillery saber in good condition, the blade is full length and retains it's original bright finish,  it is free of nicks, the Ames markings on the ricasso have worn away, the obverse is stamped U.S. / C.E.W. / 1864, the hilt has a mellow brass patina, the grip has the original leather wrap and wire braid, the leather shows wear and the wire is a little loose, the scabbard has a dark brown patina and slight surface pitting from storage, overall a nice saber in it's original configuration

EW1034.    Model 1861 Naval cutlass in semi-relic condition, the blade is full length, it has a couple of small nicks and pinprick pitting, it may have been in a GAR hall at some time as it appears to have remnants od silver paint, the sheet brass guard has been largely torn away with a portion remaining near the blade, will look great in a relic weapon collection