This steel hilted smallsword was probably, udged on its short lenght, used by an infantry officer or NCO during the early part of the 18th century. It sports a nicely decorated and stuot triangular blade. The hilt is fairly solid, with some slight movement at the pommel and on the grip's wire, possibly due to... Continue Reading →

This is a very rare example of the popular 1845 infantry officer sabre. The blade looks like a fairly typical product of Klingenthal, and was service sharpened a few times perhaps even to repair a nick near the upper portion.What really sets it apart is the uncommon combination of a regular officer blade with a... Continue Reading →

This is a scarce example of an 1822 Sergeant Sabre with the hybrid quillback/fullered blade. The guard is marked with George IV's cypher, situating it between 1822 and 1830. It has a fairly large guard, forming nearly a half basket. The blade has some superficial pitting all over, but is otherwise in very good condition.... Continue Reading →

No one quite knows what these swords were used for, but many are marked to the Royal artillery, even though they come in a much smaller format, possibly for a unit serving in tighter quarters than your typical artilleryman.This specific sabre has no visible markings, is very tight and in good shape overall. The hilt... Continue Reading →

This is a rare pattern which was used by officers of the Army Medical Corps from 1892 to right after the First World War when they switched to the more common 1897.This particular sword has a solid hilt with a nice deep patina. The guard and blade are marked to Edward VII. The blade has... Continue Reading →

This is a good example of the popular 1908 cavalry trooper sword. The sword itself was made by Enfield in 1915. There are no unit markings left on the sword, but thr scabbard is marked to the 6th Dragoon Guards or Carabiniers. The Regiment was one of the oldest in Britain, and served in many... Continue Reading →

This wakizashi dates from the Shinto era (late 16th century to mid 18th), and could perhaps be older as it was cut down from a longer blade. This wakizashi is in need of some love. The scabbard is split and missing its fittings, the ito was varnished by a previous owner and is now brittle,... Continue Reading →

This is the typical gladius which equipped the French infantry. This one was made by Coulaux in Klingenthal in the early 1830s.  It is in good condition. The assembly is very tight with no rattle. It has marks of oxidation all along the blade, and a few minor nicks around the edges. SOLD

This is a very scarce version of the 1845 British Navy cutlass made for private purchase. This cutlass could have been used on merchant ships, or on a private yacht sailing in dangerous waters. It differs from a regular 1845 in a few points. The guard is curved towards the back instead of slopping down, the... Continue Reading →

This is a great example of a French briquet made by the Chaillot company in Dijon. It comes with the original leather scabbard as well as the red felt washer which very rarely survives, let alone in its original color. Sold

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 →