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LOT 1274
Outstanding Ornate Etched
Blade U.S. Infantry/Artillery Officer’s Sword with Eagle Head Pommel and Gilt Scabbard - Manufactured c. the 1840s, this U.S. infantry/artillery officer’s
sword shows many of the defining attributes of American military swords that remained widely popular from the period of the War of 1812 to just prior to
the American Civil War. These themes, such as the eagle head pommel, neo-classical themes, and patriotic motifs are seen throughout this piece, making it an
incredible example of period art in arms. It measures 34 3/4 inches overall with a 29 3/4 inch blade. The blade is extensively etched with floral, classical, and martial
motifs, with the lower third of the blade nitre blued with gilt accents. The hilt is gilt brass with extensive relief floral motifs, a recurved D-shaped guard with a matching embellished chappe
on each side, and ending in an ornate relief eagle’s head. The grip is of antique ivory carved with spiral fluting and fan motifs. The included scabbard is of gilt brass with engraving featuring
floral motifs, an eagle between the lockets, and a Phrygian cap topped pike near the chappe.
CONDITION: Excellent, the blade mostly bright, retaining almost all of the nitre blue and gilt finishes, with some scattered light patches/spotting of grey patina and the etching crisp overall. The hilt is very fine retaining almost all of the bright gilt finish with some light high spot wear. The shrunken grip is fine with a moderate chip absent from the left and a few hairline age cracks. The scabbard is excellent retaining most of the original gilt finish, a few minor dings, and crisp engraving overall. An exceptionally attractive sword that would make an incredible addition to your U.S. military collection!
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,500
LOT 1275
Exceptional U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1819 Hall Breech Loading Flintlock Rifle Dated 1838 - NSN, 52 cal., 32 5/8 inch
round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 19,680 Model 1819 Hall rifles were manufactured between 1819-1840,
and this example is one of approximately 2,934 manufactured by Harpers Ferry in the year 1838. Designed from the ground up by John Hall including the
machinery and methods of manufacturing, these rifles were very innovative for the time and are considered the first firearm to successfully achieve true
parts interchangeability, the first nationally adopted breech loading firearm, and also the first breech loading firearm to see widespread military use. In 1826, a government
commission disassembled 100 Hall rifles, mixed up the parts, and re-assembled them on newly received stocks with no reported problems and thus confirmed Hall’s success.
Standard offset blade and notch sights, button head ramrod, “J. H. HALL/H. FERRY/US/1838” on the breech block.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, nearly as issued, retains 85% plus original brown and casehardened finishes, minor handling and storage related wear, light wear around the muzzle, with defined markings. The stock is excellent with some scattered light handling marks and distinct edges overall. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1819 Hall rifle would make a fine addition to any U.S. military arms collection!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1276
Scarce U.S. Harpers Ferry Hall Model 1836 Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Ramrod Bayonet - NSN,
64 cal., 23 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 2,020 Harpers Ferry Model 1836 Hall carbines were manufactured c. 1837-1840. The Model 1833 and 1836 carbines are historically important in being the first percussion arms adopted by the U.S. military. The ramrod bayonet was first experimented on the Model 1833 and 1836 Hall carbines, and was later revived on the Springfield Model 1880 and 1888 Trapdoor rifles, then again on the early Model 1903 rifles. These carbines were used by the 2nd U.S. Dragoons
during the Seminole Wars in Florida in which they were exposed to harsh conditions, contributing to their scarcity today. Though largely overshadowed by other 19th century conflicts, the fight against the Seminoles was the longest and most expensive Indian war in U.S. history. Marked “J. H. HALL/US/1839” on the breech block with most of the standard markings and features including a triangular sliding ramrod bayonet, .64 caliber smooth bore, offset blade front sight and V notch rear sight, and a sling ring mounted at the left of the wrist. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% original brown finish on the barrel with the remaining browned components cleaned to a bright, smooth gray and brown patina with traces of dark oil quenched casehardened finish on the breech block and hammer, scattered freckling overall and sharp markings on the breech block. The stock is also fine, with scattered scratches and dents, and some chips along the otherwise defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
Approximately 2,020 Harpers Ferry Model 1836 Hall Carbines were manufactured
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