A109
Model 1840 Musician sword has straight fullered blade in good polish with normal light age spots and a bit of verdigris
near the tip, no doubt picked up from the interior of the scabbard drag. Ricasso has Ames scroll maker's stamp on one
side and "U.S. / G.W.C. / 1864" on the other. The "S" and the "4" are not well-struck and a bit difficult to see. Brass
hilt has nice light patina. Unlike most, this example retains it's leather scabbard that is by some miracle still in good
shape. It has a crease in the center, but remains solid. Drag is marked with "G.W.C." inspector initials, and also "G.W.
WATTS". A "George W. Watts" does appear in the Civil War database, as a Private in Company E, 57th Indiana
Infantry. In fact, several Civil War soldiers by that name from Indiana turn up in the Fold3 records. The sword did
come out of an old collection in Indiana.. so at the very least this is a good lead for further research. Nice, II
$265
Civil War M1840 Musician's Sword: Ames 1864
A110
German-made blade imported by Horstmann, 92cm overall. Blade has gray age patina with very light surface pitting
throughout, acid-etch scrollwork, martial panoplies, and patriotic trophy of arms all still quite evident. Features "E
Pluribus Unum" on one side, with large "U.S." on the other. Ricasso has "HORSTMANN / & SONS /
PHILADELPHIA" rectangular marking, and "IRON PROOF" on the spine. Large brass pierced half-basket hilt has
traces of gilt finish blending with patina, floral scrollwork with large "U.S." in the guard. Grip has nice smooth gray
sharkskin covering and brass wire wrap intact. Lacks scabbard. A very displayable 1850 Staff & Field sword for an
affordable price. III+
$685
Civil War M1850 Staff & Field Officer's Sword: Horstmann
A111
A nice example, this Model 1860 Cavalry Saber has fullered blade in excellent polish with just the slightest hint of age
blemishes and a few microscopic edge nicks. Ricasso has arched text Ames maker's logo on one side; "US", inspector's
initials "C.E.W." and date "1864" on the reverse. Retains original leather scabbard washer. Hilt has nice light patina
on the brass pommel and guard; grip has brown leather covering which remains excellent and the wire wrap is
undamaged. Scabbard has blackened finish, shows just normal light wear. Has a slight dent in the top branch of the
guard near the junction, but in every other way a particularly nice Ames saber! II+
$625
Civil War M1860 Cavalry Saber: Ames 1864
A112
M1840, Horstmann import of French manufacture. 91cm overall, with mirror-bright, thick oval profile blade in
excellent polish, features acid-etch US patriotic scrollwork with "U.S." on one side and "E Pluribus Unum" on the
other. Brass hilt retains much of it's fire-gilt finish, with blackened silver "MS" designation on one langlet surrounded
by a laurel wreath and field of stars; reverse langet has pebbled finish, with French poinçon marking visible just above.
Has acorn pommel and eagle motif on the grip. Brass scabbard has mellow age patina and applied floral
embellishments on the suspension ring collars. The drag piece is missing. An interesting wartime variation of the
Medical Staff officer's sword. II
$1100
Civil War Medical Staff Sword: Horstmann Import
A113
1863
production '3-screw' Colt Model 1860 Army revolver, .44 caliber, has all matching serial numbers. Retains
traces of blued finish with overall nice light gray patina, Colt address clearly visible on the top of the barrel, Colt's
patent marking on the left side of the frame, and cylinder scene remains visible as well. Rifling is clearly defined in the
barrel, all cylinder cones remain intact, and the action is good and crisp. Wedge has been stubborn from time to time,
or so it would seem from the cluster of dings around the wedge port on the right side of the revolver. Has nice walnut
two-piece grips. Has some light pitting on the end of the muzzle. The iconic Civil War sidearm. II
$1595
Civil War Colt M.1860 Army .44 Revolver
A114
A private purchase firearm very popular among Union officers and enlisted men during the Civil War, until production
ceased in 1863 due to a patent infringement lawsuit by Smith & Wesson. Has four inch octagonal barrel with traces of
blued finish blending with an overall nice mellow patina, brass frame with engraved decorative scrollwork, and nice
walnut two-piece grips. Top of barrel is marked "D MOORE PATENT SEPT. 18 1860". Fires .32 rimfire, with barrel
and seven-shot cylinder rotating out and to the right in unison for loading / unloading. Indexing is a bit off, but the
firearm otherwise remains in nice condition. Barrel interior has some pitting, but the rifling is well-defined. II
$795
Civil War Moore Patent Single Action .32 Revolver
A115
Pattern of 1861 black leather .58 caliber cartridge has both loops for both belt and shoulder strap. Exterior flap is
exhibits some craquelure on the finish, has pliable fastening strap that is a bit weak where it passes over the finial, and
original "US" box plate, with a wedge that is likely a replacement. Interior flap is embossed with ovoid maker's stamp:
"
CARCELON & COVELL / 1863 / LEWISTON, ME". Implement pouch has a large tear across the front, but retains
it's closure strap. Box is complete with tins. Original sling has several extra sets of breastplate holes. Has good
original eagle breastplate. Leather is pliable, has suffered a bit from someone's leather 'preservative', but not overly so.
Has some verdigris around the finial. Nice complete rig! Much like the harness shop of Robert Tillson of Quincy, IL,
this maker is small enough to have been overlooked by "Directory of American Military Goods Dealers & Makers".
Better yet, like the other maker in Lewiston (Longley), Carcelon & Covell were kind enough to include the year of
manufacture in their stamped marking, making this not only a rare maker for the collector to find, but doubly
interesting due to the inclusion of the date. Makes you wonder if the two operations were somehow connected. II
$895
Civil War Federal Pattern 1861 .58 Cartridge Box Set: Scarce Maker
A116
Black leather .58 caliber cartridge box has embossed "US" oval cartouche on the flap, Emanuel Metzger, Philadelphia
contractor stamp and inspector's stamp on the interior flap. Reverse has belt loops, and the closure strap is intact.
All leather remains in good pliable condition, and remains Pecard-free. Has a bit of light verdigris on the rivits,
normal light scuffs on the leather, but overall much nicer than usually encountered. Includes the original tins. II+
$485
Civil War 1864 Pattern .58 Caliber Cartridge Box
A117
Black leather 1864 pattern .58 caliber cartridge box has worn but visible embossed "US" oval cartouche on the flap,
interior flap is no longer present. Closure billet strap is broken with half missing. Reverse has belt loops; black leather
sling has what I believe to be a reproduction brass eagle breastplate in a second set of holes located just below the first.
Though the sling is old and exhibits age on the finish, I believe it also to be an early reproduction, likely from the
1960'
s. Leather is in good pliable condition, but exhibits some of the negative effects of Pecard's or another
'
preservative'. Includes the original tins. Has issues and baggage, but still somehow manages to get the job done - sort
of the Charlie Sheen of Civil War cartridge boxes.. and a fine opportunity for a budget-conscious collector. II-
$225
Civil War 1864 Pattern .58 Caliber Cartridge Box
