The An XI sabre was the typical weapon of Napoleon's Light Cavalry. This example is told to have been found on the field of Waterloo, but I cannot guarantee the veracity of this story. It is in a relic state, with most of the wooden grip core gone. The blade is heavily pitted and warped... Continue Reading →

This is an unusual example of a tulwar made with a smaller blade and a brass hilt. The blade has a slight movement to it, a broken langet and a small hole at the base of the hilt. Nevertheless, it is a very nice piece of Indian history.SOLD

This tulwar is a typical example of the mid to late 19th century, made famous by Indian warriors since the 16th century. This example is in fine shape. The tip has a slight warp and a few chips. The blade is decorated on each sides and is not only fixed by resin, as is traditionally done,... Continue Reading →

This degen was used by infantry officers of the Wurtemburg kingdom. It replaced the 1819 pattern, which differed only by its brass wire grip. It was finally replaced in 1889. The 1867 has an ebony grip, which is very solid.It was made by Gerr. Weyersberg in Solingen.SOLD

The chassepot bayonet is one of the most popular and influential of the 19th century. This specific example was made at the St-Étienne factory, just in the last few months of the Franco-Prussian War. Sold

This pair of late 19th century foils were made in Klingenthal by the Coulaux company. The hilts are slightly loose, which could be fixed. SOLD

This 1907 bayonet was made for the Enfield SMLE by Wilkinson in 1927. It still bears its original blued steel finish.SOLD

This bayonet was made in 1881 by the Austrian company Steyr, and was meant to be fitted on the 1874 Gras rifle. It is in excellent shape, with nice patina on the handle and very clean blade. The spring mechanism is still working smoothly.SOLD

This is another very nice example of the emblematic 1860 light cavalry sabre. This particular example has lost its markings to polishing, except for a very stylized "22" on the guard. The blade is in excellent condition, the guard exhibits a nice original patina, and the whole assembly is very tight and straight. The scabbard is... Continue Reading →

The 1860 sabre is one of the most popular weapons of the American Civil War, and this particular one is a great example.This sabre was made for the Union Army in 1862 by Mansfield & Lamb of Forestdale in Rhode Island. The company produced scythes, but in the Civil War started to produce swords for... Continue Reading →

This is a very nice example of a 1786 British naval officer spadroon, also sometimes called the "five-ball spadroon". This type was very popular among naval officers at the start of the Napoleonic War, and was even carried by Admiral Nelson. This spadroon is very interesting has it was modified by, most probably, it's naval... Continue Reading →

This sabre was used by a trooper of the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, a regiment based in Ottawa and created in 1872. The regiment contributed volunteers to the Boer War and the First World War. This sabre was made in 1898 by Mole. It appears to be marked to the 5th Dragoon Guards, a regiment... Continue Reading →

This sword was used by a member of the Governor General's Bodyguards, now the Governor General's Horseguards the oldest household cavalry regiment in Canada with its lineage going up to 1810. The regiment took part in the Rebellion of 1837, the Fenian Raids, the Northwest Rebellion and the Boer War. Many of its members also... Continue Reading →

This is a rare example of a naval artillery officer sabre. Naval artillery officers were considerably fewer than their terrestrial counterparts, and so their swords are seldom found. This particular one was retailed by Henry A. Friedeberg in Portsmouth between 1918 and 1937. Friedeberg was one of the major retailers for naval officers from 1848... Continue Reading →

This is a very nice example of an artillery officer sabre made by the renowned Thurkle which was bought by Gaunt in 1897. This sabre was likely made around WW1 judging by the style of etching and the overall quality. The sword is in near pristine condition. Very little wear or corrosion and very solid... Continue Reading →

This Rifles sword was made in the reign of George V, and most possibly was used in the First World War. It was sold by R.J. Inglis, who had shops at the time in Montreal and Winnipeg. The sword is very solid, with no rattle. Except for some speckles of corrosion on the forte, the... Continue Reading →

This is a very nice example of a late 19th-century non-regulation sword made for a cavalry officer, perhaps attached to an African service unit. The sword is marked Petitfils & Bailhache, which was a private cutler established in Paris in the late 19h century. The company seems to have produced many no regulation blades for... Continue Reading →

This is a typical example of a famous briquet, as used by the elite troops of Napoleon's army. Based on the stamps on the guard, this briquet was made between 1809 and 1811 at the Versailles factory. It is in relatively good shape, with a very slight movement at the handle (the wooden shims have... Continue Reading →

This is a rare form of weaponized cane which contains not a sword, a dagger or even a gun, but a blackjack. Based on the nickel plating, the style and the use of rubber, I would say this particular cane probably dates from the early 1900s. The blackjack is made of a metal tip, attached... Continue Reading →

This is a 1816 model infantry briquet. This example is interesting for a few reasons. First off its scabbard is marked with an anchor, associating it with the French Marines who were stationed on board French vessels. These are fairly scarce, but as there is no matching mark on the briquet itself I cannot guarantee... Continue Reading →

This briquet is currently unidentified, bearing only a unit marking on the guard. The blade is uniformly pitted, while the scabbard is in fair condition, with one crease in the middle and the frog button missing. SOLD

For sale, this cane sword made with a sharpened foil blade made in Solingen. This cane probably dates from the mid 19th century. The shaft is of bamboo, which is split in some places. The blade does not go completely in the scabbard, but this could be fixed with a bit of work, hence the low... Continue Reading →

This model of bayonet was known as the "sabre-bayonet" but is now mostly associates to the Chassepot rifle which it mainly equipped, or the "yataghan bayonet" thanks to its forward curve. The peculiar shape of this bayonet was meant to make it both a good thruster and cutter, as well as replace the infantryman gladius so... Continue Reading →