This is the French version of the British "five ball spadroon", or as they were called in France "épée à l'anglaise" (English style sword). These became popular around the time of the Treaty of Amiens in 1802, which resulted in a short lived peace between France and England. French officers, especially among dragoons, adopted these... Continue Reading →

This is a high end example of the 1822 cavalry officer sabre assembled by Leon Chobert of Paris. The blade was made by arguably the best French sword manufacture of the time, Chatellerault, in 1894. It bears the owner's initials, beautifully etched on the top of the pommel cap. The sword is in near pristine... Continue Reading →

This is a typical example of a schläger for mensur, a type of dueling that is practiced in certain German fraternities seeking to cut your opponent's face while protecting your own. This sword has some rust on the blade and patina on the guard, but would clean up nicely. It is missing the rope of... Continue Reading →

This is an original "second model" 1938 Carcano bayonet made for the Italian army. The first model had an unusual folding blade, which was judged unpractical. The second model was then made with a fixed blade and crossguard. This example is in great shape, with the original bluing nearly intact. SOLD

This Spanish bayonet from the time of the Great War was made at the Fabrica de Armas de Toledo. In good overall shape, and would clean nicely. SOLD

A great example of a Swiss bayonet from the time of the Great War. SOLD

In great shape with old gun oil on blade. No apparent makers mark on the bayonet, but the scabbard is marked "cul" which is the code for E.Pack & S and was made in 1941. Price: SOLD

In great shape, with old gun oil still on blade. Made by Carl Eickorn. SOLD

This sword is a picture perfect example of the 1845 infantry officer sabre. The blade is decorated on both sides with Queen Victoria's monogram, and bears a proof mark that could identify it to Robert Mole. The sword is in excellent shape and extremely solid with no rattling. It comes with remnants of a scabbard... Continue Reading →

This is a nice example of a Victorian Officer sword from a Rifles regiment. The sword was retailed by J.E. Austen of Toronto. and was likely made between 1892 and 1901. The overall sword is in fine condition. The scabbard as a few scuff marks, and the sword shows minimal patina. The blade was replated... Continue Reading →

This is a good example of a classic 1897 pattern from Edward VII's reign. The sword is in near pristine condition, with a flew blemishes that would polish out easily. The tip has a bit of pitting and is slightly squared.Made by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie between 1901 and 1910. SOLD

This Canadian Militia sabre was likely made between 1856 and 1879, based on the retailer's address. As is the case with many Canadian Militia swords, the blade was likely made in Solingen, in this case by P.D. Luneschloss, based on the inscription that is found on the back of the blade: "Warranted to cut wrought... Continue Reading →

This is an extremely rare Romanian Air Force Officer sword from the reign of Ferdinand I and designed along the lines of the British 1920 Royal Air Force sword. This sword is in pristine condition, with only a few scuff marks to the scabbard's leather. It exhibits most of the same elements as the British... Continue Reading →

This sabre was likely made around 1935 to 1940 for an officer of the Republic of Cuba. The inscription Ejército Constitucional refers to the national army, who took this name in 1935. Interestingly, the inscription on the reverse was scrubbed off, possibly following a change of government. This sword is in near pristine condition, with... Continue Reading →

For sale, one of the most unique weapon of India. This katar opens by the pull of the upper grip and reveals an inner third blade. The spring is quite stiff, and probably much more so than it once was, but the mechanism still functions.The hilt shows some remaining silver koftgari, and the blade has... Continue Reading →

This is a picket weight version of a classic 1845 Navy Officer Sabre made by Wilkinson and bought by the Royal Canadian Navy in 1957. Such sabres were called pusser sabres, and usually lended to warrant officers. The blade is a high quality example marked to Elizabeth II and could still be carried by a... Continue Reading →

This sabre was likely that of an officer who acquired his sword prior to 1895 when the new sword pattern was introduced. As there was more leeway in terms of blades than hilts, some officers elected to simply have their former blades rehilted. This is one example of such a fantastic sabre, bringing the classical... Continue Reading →

This peculiar sabre was made around WW1 in Austria but destined for German use. It sports an early synthetic grip, not unlike the 1889 German cavalry sabre, but with a much more minimal knuckle guard. The grip is in good shape, except for wear damage on one side. The montmorency type blade is in very... Continue Reading →

This is a great example of a late smallsword made around the second half of the 19th century in Germany. The hilt is silver, or silver plated and the grip is made of ivory, a very unusual material. The hilt and guard are very elaborately decorated. The blade is blued on the foible with remnants... Continue Reading →

This 1822 trooper sabre was made in 1877 in Chatellerault and probably used at least until 1887 when the one ring scabbard was introduced for this pattern. This sword had its point shortened and resharpened sometime in its life. The scabbard is slightly bent, but the blade is straight. The sword was rehilted and soldered... Continue Reading →

For sale, this very nice example of a staple of naval warfare: the 1804 British cutlass. The 1804 was produced until 1814, but continued to be carried aboard ships of the Royal Navy until its replacement by the 1845 pattern, no doubt owning to its extremely simple and resilient construction.This 1804 has had a full... Continue Reading →

These weapons are often known as Cuban machetes, and come with a variety of blades and hilts. They are particularly famous for having been used during the Cuban war of independance, but were issued to various officers serving in the Americas. This machete is in excellent shape, with minimal patina, and is very solid. It... Continue Reading →

For sale this very nice example of a gentleman smallsword from the mid 18th century. The hilt is decorated in a nice cut steel fashion, with coiled silver wire on copper plate. The blade is a classical triangular or carrelet shape, a bit worn down but still quite nice. Minimal pitting along the blade, the... Continue Reading →

For sale this very high end version of an 1845 infantry officer sabre made by Coulaux of Klingenthal. Unusual for a Klingenthal piece, this sabre is of very fine craftmanship, with a highly detailed guard, very crisp lines on a robust blade, nice coiled original grip wiring and a high quality scabbard to go along... Continue Reading →

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 →