November 3 & 4, 2026 Online Only Firearms
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Lot #2474:
LOT OF 2: US CIVIL WAR M1850 FOOT OFFICER AND M1840 MUSICIAN SWORDS BY HORSTMANN.
Lot consists of: (A) Civil War Model 150 Foot Officer's sword. Double etched blade decorated with frosted panels that feature patriotic and foliate motifs for over half its length. The sword is maker marked using acid etching on the obverse ricasso and reads "WH / HORSTMANN / & SONS / PHILADELPHIA". Reverse ricasso is marked with the Weyersberg king head mark. Spine is marked "Iron Proof". Blade exhibits a light gray patina with scattered blemishes and freckling. Pitting at tip. Open scrollwork on the guard, laurel leaves engraved on pommel, and tiered cap. Center swelled, grooved wood grip to accommodate twisted brass wire over the shagreen wrap. Hilt exhibits a pleasing patina with dark spots. Complete with leather scabbard that features brass mounts. The mounts exhibit a pleasing patina similar to the hilt. Scabbard body exhibits dents, surface crazing, and recoloring. Glue around middle mount. CONDITION: Good. (B) Civil War Model 1840 Musician's sword. Triple etched blade decorated with frosted panels that feature patriotic and foliate motifs for over half its length. The sword is maker marked using acid etching above the obverse ricasso and reads "W.H. / HORSTMANN / & SONS / PHILADELPHIA". Obverse ricasso is marked with the Weyersberg king head mark. Reverse ricasso is marked "HORSTMANN". Spine features vine etching for half its length. Blade exhibits a light gray patina with scattered blemishes and freckling. One-piece brass hilt exhibits a pleasing patina with muted gilding. Complete with leather scabbard that features brass mounts. The mounts exhibit a pleasing patina similar to the hilt. Scabbard body exhibits surface crazing and recoloring. CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: Longest: 37"
Blade Length
(A) 30 - 12" (B) 29
Overall Length
(A) 36" (B) 34 - 3/4"