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Swords and Sabers are the only weapons that we sell to individuals on our web site. This is because of the variety conflicting Federal, State, County and City laws regarding firearms. The information on these pages about 19th Century (1800s) and early 20th Century firearms is offered as information and research material. We will add other items and add written descriptions as time is available.

We offer some weapons services to production companies working on historical projects relating to the 1820's through 1920's. We also have several FFL licensed gun dealers that can serve as weapons masters. We can only sell or rent weapons as regulated by Federal, State and Local laws. Please don't ask or expect us to do anything else. Although we do not offer complete services, we are able to supply some automatic weapons (machine-gun) rentals to production companies, but ONLY when accompanied by one of our FFL Class 3 Dealers / Weapons Master. We have not yet uploaded pictures of all our weapons.

Union (U.S.) Swords, Sabers and Cutlasses

Including the: Army (Artillery, Cavalry, Dragoons and Infantry), Navy and Marines

U.S. M1840 Dragoon Saber
A.K.A. Wrist Breaker

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The U.S. Model 1840 Dragoon Saber is the sabre used by the U.S. Dragoons prior, during and after the Mexican War. It was also used by some troops during the American Civil War. It is heaver and stronger than the later U.S. M1860 Cavalry Sabre.It has a three branch brass guard, brass wire wrapped black leather grip and comes with a steel scabbard. Our replica is made exactly like the original.

Overall Length 44". Blade Length 35.5". Weight approx. 6lbs.

US M1840 Dragoon Saber
A.K.A. Wrist Breaker

U.S. M1860 Cavalry Saber for Enlisted Troops

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Model 1860 Cavalry saber was used by both the Union and Confederate sides during the American Civil War. It has a three branch brass guard & pommel. The grip is black leather and wire bound. The sword has a single edged tempered carbon steel blade. Comes with a polished steel scabbard.

Overall length: 42 inches. Blade length: 33.75 inches. Weight: 3 lbs. 9 oz.

US M1860
Cavalry Saber for Enlisted Troops

U.S. M1860 Cavalry Saber for Officers

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This sword has a curved etched blade, with a single edge. The brass pommel has a Phrygian helmet pattern with an embossed pattern of leaves and berries on it's forward edge. The brass three branch guard has a floral scroll at the end of the knuckle-bow. The scabbard is polished steel with brass fittings.

Overall length: 41 inches. Blade length: 35" by 1" wide at hilt. Weight: 3 lbs. 9 oz.

US M1860
Cavalry Saber for Officers

Presentation U.S. M1860 Cavalry Saber for Officers

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This sword has a silver grip, and highly ornate brass guard and pommel. The scabbard is polished steel with cast brass ornate fittings and 2 rings. The drag has soldiers and crossed cannons along with other etchings.

Overall length: 41 inches. Blade length: 35" by 1" wide at hilt. Weight: 3 lbs. 9 oz.

Presentation US M1860
Cavalry Saber for Officers

U.S. M1850 Staff and Field Officers Sword

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On April 9, 1850, the US Army adopted a standard saber for all staff officers and for the field officers of infantry, artillery and riflemen. Like the foot officer's sword adopted the same day, it was based upon a French sword. It was used until 1872 when the lighter model 1860 became the regulation. The blade is slightly curved and is single edged with a false edge extending back nine inches from the point. It has a wide deep fuller which runs from ricasso to the beginning of the false edge, and there is a narrow fuller above the wide fuller which is about five inches shorter than the wide fuller. The obverse side of the blade is decorated with etched designs which include floral sprays, military trophies, an American eagle and a large ribbon with the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM". The reverse side also has similar etching with "U S" instead of the eagle and the ribbon. The blade bears the words "IRON PROOF". The pommel and hilt are brass and the grip is wood covered with black leather and wire bound. The scabbard is metal and black with brass mounts.

Overall length: 38", Blade: 32" by 1 1/8inches wide at the hilt. Weight: 3 lbs. 9 oz.

US M1850
Staff and Field Officers Sword

Presentation U.S. M1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword

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This officer's sword was adopted on August 28, 1860 acting upon the officer who would rarely if ever be called upon to wield a sword in battle. It was not mandatory until after the close of the Civil War, however in 1872, this sword became mandatory for all officers except medical staff, paymasters, mounted officers of infantry, cavalry & light artillery. The blade is straight and diamond shaped in cross section, and has etching on both sides. The grip is made of gilded brass, the scabbard is made of nickel plated steel with gilded brass mounts consisting of an upper band with 2 rings and middle band with 1 ring and the tip with a drag.

Overall length: 34 ½" Blade 28" Wide: 5/8" at the hilt Weight: 3 lbs. 9 oz.

Presentation US M1860
Staff and Field Officers Sword

M1861 USN Naval Cutlass, Enlisted

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This Model 1861 Cutlass was adopted in May 1861 by the Bureau of Naval Ordinance, when a contract was given to Ames Mfg. Co. This pattern was used during the American Civil War, Spanish-American War, and WWI. Some were still aboard ships during the early part of WWII. It has a Brass cup-hilt guard and pommel with a black leather wire wrapped grip. Our replica comes complete with a black leather scabbard.

Overall length: 31 1/2 inches. Blade length: xx" by x" wide at hilt. Weight: x lbs. x oz.

USN M1861
Naval Cutlass for Enlisted

US M1861 Naval Officers Cutlass

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This model 1861 US Naval Officer's Cutlass was illustrated in the 1864 Schuyler, Hartley & Graham military goods catalog. It is estimated that Ames manufactured only a few hundred of these officer's cutlasses. This fine replica has a brass cup-guard with the letters "USN" and surrounding border cut out of the guard. The grip is wood wrapped in black leather and bound with a twisted brass wire for a better grip. It has a tempered carbon steel blade. The sword comes with a copper riveted black leather scabbard and a belt frog.

Overall length: 31 ½ inches. Blade length: xx" by x" wide at hilt. Weight: x lbs. x oz.

USN M1861
Naval Cutlass for Officers

US M1858 Naval Officer's Sword

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This sword has a carbon steel etched blade with floral design. The brass guard and pommel also have floral decorations. The grip is wood wrapped with light brown leather and wire wound. Comes with black leather scabbard with brass fittings.

Overall length: 34 inches. Blade length: 28 1/2" by 1 1/16" wide at hilt. Weight: x lbs. x oz.

USN M1858
Naval Sword for Officer's

Confederate (CSA / C.S.) Swords, Sabers and Cutlasse

Including the: Army (Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry), Navy and Marines

C.S. Officers Sabre

CSA Staff and Field Officers Sabre, Boyle & Gamble

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This sword, made by the firm of Boyle, Gamble & Mc Fee, is the most common of the Confederate staff officer's swords. The counter guard contains the letters "CS" on a ribbon encircled by a wreath which in turn is surmounted by a star. Floral designs and an ear of corn also appear in the guard. The blade is etched consisting of a Confederate battle flag on one side, while the other side has the letters "CSA" in a floral design. The grip is black leather wrapped and wound with seven turns of brass wire. The scabbard is of black leather with brass mounts and two brass rings.

Overall length: 36", Blade: 31".

CSA Staff and Field Officers Sabre
Boyle & Gamble

Presentation C.S. Staff and Field Officers Sword

Item Last Updated: Friday, 15-Mar-2024 13:48:02 MST

The counter guard of this sword contains the letters "CS" encircled by floral design. The blade is etched with a Confederate battle flag, the letters "CSA" (in center) and cross cannons in a floral design on one side while the other side has the letters "CSA" in a floral design. The grip is black leather wrapped and wound with brass wire. The scabbard is polished steel, the fittings are stamped brass with 2 rings. The scabbard comes in polished steel & blackened Steel, currently we have only blackened steel scabbards.

Overall length: 39 inches. Blade length: 32 1/2 inches.