Edged Weapons
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EW1076. Model 1855 Springfield socket bayonet in great shape, it is full length and damage free, it has an even, dark brown patina, strong U S mark, this is the correct bayonet for Models 1855, 1861, and 1863 Springfield rifles, displays well on its on, or will look great with your rifle
EW1074. Plymouth Naval Rifle Bowie Knife Bayonet more commonly referred to as a Dahlgren knife in unique condition, these were designed by Admiral John Dahlgren 1856 and are very rare with only 1800 being produced between 1861 to 1864, it is a heavy, well made weapon, designed to be used primarily as a knife, but able to be mounted onto a Plymouth rifle, the hilt on this one is in very good condition, the wood grip is solid, the brass end is stamped with the naval anchor and inspector marked D.R. for Naval Inspector Daniel Reynolds, the blade is full length and very sharp, it appears to have been exposed to high heat and most of the finish is gone, overall a rare weapon that displays well
EW1073. Model 1842 Springfield bayonet in very good condition, the metal is smooth and free of damage, it has a medium / dark brown patina, this was the first model that didn't have squared off shoulders but that tapers into the elbow, displays well on its on, or will look great with your Model 1842 rifle
EW1065. Ames Model 1840 Musician sword in good condition, the blade is full length and is free of nicks, it has a dark patina, the ricasso is marked AMES MFG / CHICOPEE / MASS but it is faint, the obverse is marked U.S / A.D.K. / 1863, the blade fits tightly to the hilt with no wiggle, the brass hilt has a pleasing attic patina, the knuckle bow is also inspector marked AHC
EW1062. Ames Model 1832 short artillery sword in very good condition, the blade retains it's original bright finish with slight peppering, it only has a few tiny nicks more felt than seen, the ricasso is marked AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE, the obverse is marked U S / J.H. / 1856, it fits tightly into the brass hilt with no wiggle, the cross guard is inspector marked J.H. on one side and R.H.K.W. on the opposite side, has a mellow brass patina, the scabbard hasn't faired quite as well, but is still in good shape, it retains it's original finish with moderate crazing, it has one spot that has been reinforced with black tape that blends in well, worst thing is the drag is MIA, overall a sword in fantastic shape with a decent scbbard
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
EW1052. saber bayonet for a P.S. Justice rifle in very good condition, the blade has the slightest surface texture and a medium/dark brown patina, it fits tightly to the brass hilt with no wiggle, the hilt is also in good shape, latch release is froze in place, the outer side of the barrel ring is stamped 322, difficult to find bayonet
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
EW1027. Austrian Lorenz bayonet in very good condition, easily recognized by it's cruxiform blade, the metal is free of pitting and has a medium brown patina, in about perfect condition except for missing the screw in the mounting ring, displays well on its on or will look great with your Austrian Lorenz rifle