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Gladiator style sword with a brass grip and double edged blade. The book covers all cavalry and artillery sabers carried by officers and men in the federal forces from the introduction of the model 1833 dragoon sabers until the end of the civil war. Thillmann discusses the anomaly of the 1863 dated cavalry sabers made by christopher roby of west chelmsford, mass that have the circular maker mark. Posted in civil war edged weapons, civil war stories, confederate edged weapons, confederate weapons tagged civil war artillery sword, civil war edged weapons, civil war swords, co. This civil war cavalry sword features wood grip with inset brass braid, brass hilt, 3bar swept brass handle, 34 curved carbon steel blade and polished.
Field artillery in the american civil war wikipedia. These weapons include edged weapons such as knives, swords, and bayonets, firearms such as, rifledmuskets, breech loaders and repeating weapons, various field guns such as artillery, and new weapons such as the early grenade. The leather covered grip is wound with a single braided wire. While this might look like a simple kids book pamphlet on the cover, there is far more inside this extremely well illustrated guide. A48 cs armory, located in kenansville, north carolina, as described in albaughs book photographic supplement of confederate swords on page 45, figure 5e. Etrading csa cavalry confederate saber civil war officer sword replica costume. Barnes by the firemen of atlanta may,1862 commanded the 9th georgia artillery, he died in battle on the very last day of the war the same day that lee. Brass handled german short sword artillery infantry sietengewehr 1864 1854 dated it is just over 21 long with a 16 blade. Revolutionary or war of 1812 british cavalry sword. In fact, it is the very sword chosen by thillmann to 80997. John p langellier presents an illustrated history of the union army from 18611863. Civil war artillery cannon guns rifles weapons army types us.
It is a must have for civil war collectors, arms collectors and sword collectors. If you have been looking for an ames m1840 artillery officers saber under. There is much already written about the the ames sword company herein referred to as ames. It was the issue sword for sergeants and musicians of infantry regiments from 1832 until 1840. The fire chief of atlanta presentation sword by ej johnson of macon, georgia the blade is etched with his name as well as a fire wagon and presented to the chief engineer wm. This is a very nice example of a confederate imported british pattern 1853 enlisted dragoon saber, often referred to. Civil war confederate sword for sale war collectibles for sale. Military original period items 17841860 for sale ebay.
Steel scabbard with rings, black leather grip with twisted brass wire wrap. A us civil war soldier cavalry north with sabre and lefaucheux pistol. We buy, sell, authenticate and appraise confederate and union civil war swords and sabers and always maintain a large selection of antique swords. Quite rare, blacksmith crafted, confederate carried cavalry saber. Cavalry and mounted artillery used a short jacket, which were more practical. These swords are not pretty, or elegant, but they served their intended field of use admirably. Civil war army swords by john thillmann mowbray publishing.
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Uniform of the union army news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2012. In future wars, industrialized weapons would render the sword and its george a. This excellent ames 1860 staff officers sword is a superb example of the ames version of the pattern, with an oval blade and sharkskin grip. Here, mykael ray looks at some of the most important swords at the time of the us civil war and how they were used. Over 50 makers are identified with all of the variations of each type. Antique civil war confederate cavalry sword with steel. Field artillery in the american civil war refers to the artillery weapons, equipment, and practices used by the artillery branch to support the infantry and cavalry forces in the field. As with the sword he depicts, this sword and scabbard are also numbered. Searching for info and value of an ames civil war sword. List of weapons in the american civil war wikipedia. The model 1860 light cavalry saber also known as the m1862 as this was when the first 800 were issued is a long sword made of steel and brass, used by us cavalry from the american civil war until the end of the indian wars. Arms and equipment of the union by timelife books, page 78.
Cavalry sabres horse artillery sabres foot artillery swords 1,352 6,8899 2,050 53,986 5,250 300 beginning of the war. Beautiful authentic confederate artillery sword with brass scabbard. Your sword appears to be a french model 1816 short artillery sword. This site is dedicated to advancing an interest in all history, but specifically that history associated with american swords. Civil war shop welcome to, the online store of battleground antiques, inc. Searching for info and value of an ames civil war sword with scabbard. We are pleased to offer some of the finest authentic memorabilia in the world from our headquarters in.
The book sections are by sword maker and in alphabetical order which makes it a very accessible and easy reference book. This calvary sword exhibits the classic roman numerals cut into the side of the guard. Apr 21, 20 issued to artillery crews to be used when the position was overrun by cavalry the broad heavy blade was used to break the horses legs of the attacking cavalry, then the artilleryman would use the. British and american naval edged weapons, 16601815, arms and armour press. Comprehensive dealing only with sabers meant for use by the cavalry or artillery and only sabers produced contemporaneously with the civil war. I am interested in everything from individual items to boxes of miscellaneous dug civil war relics.
The civil war troopers sword is typical of swords issued to troops on both sides of the conflict. Civil war m1840 wrist breaker union cavalry officer s sword up for sale is an original civil war issue model 1840 wrist breaker union cavalry officer s sword or saber with scabbard. Tiffany swords are very desirable, and this is a very rare cavalry. Below are examples of early 1812 cavalry, 1826 naval, and 1818 nco sword. Even so, they still had a vital place in some situations. The chapters of this book cover over 49 makers, retailers, importers and assemblers of united states cavalry and artillery sabers. Artillery civil war artifacts for sale in gettysburg. Fortunately, the vast selection of civil war memorabilia on ebay makes it easy for collectors to find vintage civil war relics for sale. Civil war swords, brass belt buckles, rifles, pistols, bugles. These sabers lack the usual 2 or 3 initial final inspection marks, instead possessing a. Se0820 confederate cavalry and mounted officers saber. Includes all sword types, whether for enlisted men or officers.
Shortened version with beautifully etched 22 inch curved blade, imprinted with a u. Model 1832 artillery short sword was patterned after this french model and was manufactured for the u. Ordnance department under contract by the ames manufacturing company from 1832 until 1862. Civil war cavalry sword solingen henry boker model 1860. It has the fulllength blade that measures 3214th inches in length. Exceptional and rare civil war artillery 9 button frock with chevrons. I have tried to interlace each page with a blend of swords, historical pictures, quotes, and interesting information. Thillmann first edition, 2001 this massive tome contains information on every maker, importer, foreign manufacturer, assembler, model, and marked and unmarked variation of cavalry and artillery sabers from the american civil war. Exceptional civil war enlisted cavalry sword, scabbard and original leather knot. Nathan starr was the premier sword contractor to the government up until the rise of ames in the 1830s. Highly scarce civil war confederate 1853 enlisted dragoon sabersword 5k 4014.
Swords had been manufactured at the virginia manufactory, or richmond armory, in the early years of the century, but apparently, their manufacture was discontinued about the time of the war of 1812. M1906 cavalry sword more scarce than the civil war swords, fresh from the attic and never messed with. There were many sword makers, assemblers, and retailers american and foreign who found opportunity during the civil war to serve the killing fields of america. A study of united states cavalry and artillery sabers, 1833 1865 by john h. Ma1003 civil war and indian war saber hanger snap swivels. Civil war book lot wiley sword confederate military history more civil war. Ms marked massachusetts enlisted man swords small arms.
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During the war, a variety of weapons were used on both sides. Thillmann, published in 2001 by andrew mowbray incorporated. The sword and sword belt will be worn upon all occasions of duty, without exception. The first volumne covered sabers of the us cavalry and field artillery. The original leather washer at the base is present as well. Civil war swords, brass belt buckles, rifles, pistols, bugles, caps, books and other items for the reenactor.
Civil war m1860 light cavalry sword, relic, found near franklin, tennessee. Civil war swords for sale, and artifacts, confederate. Roby 1863 cavalry sabers american civil war forums. Artillery, infantry, and foot riflemen, except the field officers the sword of the pattern adopted by the war department, april 9, 1850. American swords, revolutionary period swords, federal period swords, civil war swords, mexican war swords, civil war sabers, sabers, swords. Nov 09, 2014 by the 1860s swords played a lesser role in war than they did in earlier periods. Custer, while a captain in the 1862 battle at white oak swamp, captured a sword from a confederate cavalry officer. Though this sword was carried throughout the civil war years and in 1872 a new sword was brought in, although officers preferred to carry this sword right through into the 1880s please note due to the introduction of the offensive weapons bills 2019 these are face to face sales only within the uk. Practically every officer and combatant other than infantrymen wore a sword on the field. Get the best deals on civil war cavalry when you shop the largest online selection at.
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