EW1127.   dug Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber that was cut down into a fighting knife / short sword, it is 21.25" long with a 15" blade, the end has been simply cut at an angle to a sharp point, the hilt suffered damage with the branches being slightly pushed inward and the bottom branch being broke off, the guard will also come loose from the pommel cap, the blade has uniform, slight pitting and a dark brown patina, this looks like an alteration no doubt done by a Southern cavalry trooper, cool relic

EW1126.   Ames Model 1832 artillery short sword in good condition, the blade is full length with a few small nicks to the edge, has some tiny pinpoint pitting, has a medium / dark gray patina, the ricasso markings are partially visible but very faint, the brass hilt is in good shape with a mellow brass patina, the cross guard is stamped W.A.T. for Captain William A. Thornton, nicde sword with that been there, done that look

EW1123.   Model 1862 saber bayonet in excellent condition, this model was for the Remington Zouave rifle, the blade is full length and in near mint condition with 100% of its original bright finish, it fits tightly to the brass hilt with no wiggle, the release spring works perfectly, the top flat is marked B.H., the saber nd scabbard are also inspector marked with a C, the scabbard is also in near mint condition except for a small cut on one side, the leather is strong with only the slightest crazing, fantastic piece that displays great on its on, or will really set off your Remington Zouave rifle

EW1122.    U S Model 1808 socket bayonet in very good condition, retains it's original bright finish with some peppering, the blade is full length and comes to a sharp point,  the socket retains it's shape, scarce bayonet to find

EW1121.    Model 1850 Foot Officer sword by Emerson and Silver in good condition, the blade is full length and free of nicks, it was attractively etched on each side but is now faint, has a medium / dark gray patina, the ricasso is marked by Emerson and Silver, it is also visible but faint, the blade fits firmly in the hilt with just a slight bit of wiggle, the ornate guard has a mellow brass patina, the handle has the original leather and wire braid, both are in great shape, nice officer's sword that hasn't been monkeyed with, displays well

EW1120.   Model 1816 Springfield socket bayonet in good shape,  the blade is full length and comes to a sharp point, no markings visible, the three inch socket is in good shape, the bridge on the T slot is split, displays well

EW1119.   Model 1860 Mansfield and Lamb light cavalry saber in great condition, the blade is in fantastic shape, it retains its original bright finish, about two inches at the ricasso has slightly darkened, it is nick free, the ricasso is marked  MANSFIELD & LAMB FORRESTDALE R.I. in an oval, the obverse is marked  U.S. / J.C.W. / 1864, has the original leather throat washer, it fits tight to the brass hilt with no wiggle, the three branch guard retains its shape, the pommel cap is inspector marked C.E.W., the original leather wrap is in very good shape and shows wear, the scabbard is in good shape with much of the original finish showing, it has a few small dents from service, overall a very nice example 

EW1118.    Model 1860 cavalry saber dug in the Chattanooga, TN area, it is in great dug condition, the blade is full length, it has very slight surface pitting and a medium / dark brown patina, some of the ricasso markings are seen, but are extremely faint, it looks to be dated 1861, the brass three branch hilt is in good shape, the outer branch is slightly pushed in, the hilt will come loose from the pommel cap which is inspector marked ADK, fantastic relic

EW1117.   Ames Model 1860 cavalry saber in very good condition, the blade is full length and terminated in a sharp point, it is free of nicks, it has a dull gray patina with uniform peppering, the ricasso is marked Made by / AMES MFG Co / CHICOPEE / MASS on a scroll, the obverse is stamped U S / G.W.C. / 1864, it retains the leather throat washer, the blade fits tightly into the hilt with no wiggle, the grip retains the original leather wrap and wire braid, the leather shows some wear, the braid is in good shape but slightly loose, the brass guard is also in great shape and has a mellow brass patina, the pommel cap is inspector marked G.W.C., the scabbard is in very good condition with an even dark brown patina and good wear on the drag, overall a nice Model 1860 that is completely original and hasn't been monkeyed with

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

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