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 →

This is a sabre made for Lt. L.C. Moon who served in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War. It was most probably made using a recycled cavalry sabre, as attested by some of the remaining stamps on the ricasso such as WD and YC. This results in a massive artillery sabre, perhaps... Continue Reading →

This sword was made in 1915 by Enfield, and probably carried by a member of the Royal Canadian Dragoons. The RCD is one of the first cavalry regiments of the Canadian army, and participated in the First World War fighting in France and Flanders. This particular sword was acquired in France. The only regimental mark... Continue Reading →

For sale, this very nice example of a wootz steel Indian tulwar, most probably made in the 18th century.  The blade is in the style of a shamshir, and the sabre was confiscated from Indian soldiers fleeing to Nepal after the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The sharp blade has some pitting, but the wootz pattern... Continue Reading →

This 1767 briquet was made for a Grenadier, part of the elite troops of the 18th century. The 1767 is the first ever pattern of the famous briquet, with a hussar type hilt made of two pieces. This is one of the first of this model. The blade is a rare example, having all of... Continue Reading →

This example of an officer smallsword of the 1767 pattern is equipped with an extra large blade, visibly similar to an "épée de soldat" blade. It is possible that this would be an early version for which the armourer reused remaining blades from the previous 1680 pattern. The blade has an hollow grind, making it... Continue Reading →

This sword was used by the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery during the First World War. The RCHA was the first unit of Canada's permanent military force in 1871 and also participated in the Boer War. Royal Canadian Horse Artillery in 1916 The scabbard is marked to Lord Strathcona's Horses, a regiment based in Edmonton. It... Continue Reading →

This is an early example of a 1907 bayonet made for the SMLE rifle. This particular example is marked to Edward VII and was made by Sanderson in 1910.SOLD

This French sabre is an interesting hybrid as it marries an 1821 hilt with an 1845 blade. Judging by the patina of the peen, this was not a recent mix up, and is possibly the choice of an officer wanting a lighter hilt on his 1845, or an early adopter of the 1845 blade. The... Continue Reading →

These types of tanto were popular in the Edo and Meiji era. This specific example probably dates from the later. The dagger is not a showroom piece, and was made simply to be used as a light concealed weapon. The blade is still fairly sharp, with traces of sharpening and very little surface discoloration. The... Continue Reading →

This type of sabre equipped all sides during the French revolution, but was made famous by the Garde Nationale, in which Napoleon was affected his early military career. Although most of these sabres follow a certain model, they all differ slightly as no strict guidelines covered their dimensions or appearance. The name petit Montmorency came... Continue Reading →

While this sword is of the 1882 type, it is actually an earlier North African Service type which would explain the lack of nickel plating on the reinforced guard. Officers serving in North Africa, such as the famous Zouaves, popularized this model which eventually replaced the 1845. The reinforced hilt was seen as a plus in an... Continue Reading →

This is another example of the famous petit Montmorency carried by officers, sailors and soldiers prior and during the French Revolution. This type of sabre started to be carried around 1780, and was extremely popular. During the Revolution, they were made by many different private makers in an endless variety of designs, but following the... Continue Reading →

  This 1908 was made in 1915 by Mole, one of the top sword makers of the time in Britain.  It is marked GM for Glanmorgan Yeomanry, a unit that was active on the Western Front and the Middle East. It appears that this sword was repainted at some point in its life, and the leather... Continue Reading →

This is a rare example of a baskethilt (or claymore as Wilkinson would call it) made by the Wilkinson company, renowned as the best swordmaker in Victorian Britain. This specific sword was made in 1921 for T.C.G. Lefroy of the 2nd Highland Light Infantry. Even though it is a late example, it is still made... Continue Reading →

A nice example of a George VI Scottish baskethilt broadsword. This is a model which saw little change since its inception in 1828, sporting a massive basket with a solid full tang blade. The basket liner is in excellent shape, while the ribbons connecting it to the basket have likely been replaced at some point.... Continue Reading →

A nice example of a 1767 pattern smallsword, with the classical triangular blade. The 1767 equipped French infantry officers - and even American ones - until the French Revolution and even throughout. This sword is in great shape, with a nice patina on the blade, no pitting, and solid fittings. If you are looking for... Continue Reading →

For sale, this rare example of a Shashka, probably dating from the 19th century. The sabre is in great shape with a few areas of light pitting and is still relatively sharp. The wooden grip is in excellent shape, very solid with no rattle. The scabbard is in rough shape, missing one of the suspension... Continue Reading →