February 24-26th 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2017
Comprising: A) Model 1840 Non-Commissioned Officer's sword. Left side of straight tapered single fuller blade marked "EMERSON/&/SILVER/TRENTON/N.J" and other side stamped "US/McG/1865". Standard brass cast brass hilt, steel scabbard with brass mounts. Good condition; blade retains a spotted grey patina, hilt and brass mounts retain a dark patina, scabbard retains dark brown patina. B) British Pattern 1856 Pioneer's Short saw-back sword with straight saw-back blade marked on left side "WILKINSON/LONDON" and dated "7/95" for 1895, British proofs on both sides. Cast brass hit, black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Very good condition; blade with grey spotted patina and good markings, brass retains a mellow patina with scattered dents and marks, scabbard very good with some cracking, losses to finish, and one area of stitching missing, drag has a few dents. C) Belgian brass-hilted short sword with leather scabbard, curved blade without fullers, right side stamped with crown and "2105." Cast one-piece brass hilt and black leather scabbard with brass throat mount, drag is missing. Very good condition; blade very good with light grey patina, brass retains a mellow patina, scabbard very good with some crazing and minor losses to finish.
Blade Length
39 - 1/2", 28 - 1/4", 29"
Overall Length
31 - 1/2", 22 - 1/2", 23 - 1/2"