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LOT 241
Civil War Era W. Clauberg Gilt Presentation Grade Etched
U.S. Officer’s Sword with Cast Silver Plated Figural Grip and
Scabbard - This non-regulation Model 1850 Officer’s
sword from c. 1860s and would have been an excellent
presentation piece for a victorious Union officer. It features
a lightly curved 33 inch blade decorated gilt backed etching with scroll, martial, and patriotic patterns including “US”
and “Veni Vidi Vici” (“I came, I saw, I conquered/won”) on the right side along with “W. CLAUBERG/knight logo/SOLINGEN” on the left ricasso and “IRON PROOF” on the spine. The gilt brass hilt has “US” and oak
leaf and acorn patterns on the guard, an eagle head quillion, silver inlaid pommel. The grip is silver plated brass and features Freedom on the right (similar to the Statue of Freedom installed on the U.S. Capitol
in 1863) and an inlaid red stone on the left along with scroll and foliate designs. The scabbard has gilt brass fittings with scroll and foliate patterns including suspension chains and a silver plated body.
CONDITION: Very fine with mix of bright metal, aged patina/light oxidation, and some original gilding on the blade along with distinct etching, nearly all on the silver remaining on the hilt with some minor wear
on the high points, mix of aged patina and original gilding on the hilt, stronger original gilding on the scabbard fittings, dark aged patina on the silver on the scabbard body, and minor overall wear mostly from age.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 240
Rare J. Henry & Son Percussion
Cadet Musket Inscribed “J. T. Allen” - NSN, 58 cal., 33 1/8 inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. Per George Moller on page 357-364 of
“American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III,” J. Henry & Son began making cadet muskets on October 14, 1862, mainly sold them to Joseph C. Grubb
of Philadelphia, and produced only 632 of them. This light smoothbore musket is marked “J. HENRY/& SON” on the lock plate in front of the hammer and on top
of the barrel. The barrel has a small blade front sight with block base for mounting a bayonet. There are sling swivels on the upper band and trigger guard. The mounts are
brass. The 12 3/8 inch length of pull is cadet length. “J. T. Allen” is inscribed in script on the rear trigger guard tang. Allen has not been identified but was likely a cadet at one of the
nation’s private military schools.
CONDITION: Fine overall with about half of the original brown finish on the barrel, dark brown patina on the lock, scattered light pitting, attractively aged patina on the brass mounts, and mild
overall wear. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 239
Fine Civil War Commercial Pattern 1853
“Enfield” Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet and Scabbard - NSN, 577 cal., 39 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. The lock is marked with “TOWER/1862” at the front and St. Edward’s Crown
without the “VR” below at the rear indicating this was a commercial arm and not one accepted by the British
government for issue to their troops. Many British companies exported rifles for use by both the Confederacy and the
Union during the American Civil War. In fact, the Pattern 1853 “Enfield” is said to be the second most widely used rifle of the war. Solid front sight made
for mounting a socket bayonet and 900 yard ladder rear sight. The barrel has the standard double 25 bore size marks indicating .577 caliber. Between
the trigger guard and butt is a partially visible marking “T. TURNER” for Birmingham gunmaker Thomas Turner (1834-1890). Underneath the barrel at
the breech end is marked “122/T. TURNER” and further forward “HENRY CLIVE” barrel maker. “JB” and “J & EP” are marked inside the lock. “JB” marked in
the wood underneath the trigger guard. Includes a socket bayonet and sheath, both with “broad arrow/WD” acceptance marks.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 50% plus original blue finish on the barrel mixed with mottled brown patina, scattered light pitting, light muzzle wear, and
a grouping of heavy dings on and above the end cap. The lock and hammer are turned to a brown patina with some patches of light pitting. Wood is
also fine with scattered dents, scratches, wear, and scuffs. Included bayonet is fine with some patches of light pitting and some light brown patina. The
sheath is very fine with lightly cleaned brass and well-preserved leather with a crisp acceptance mark. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,750
LOT 238
Fine Documented Civil War P.S. Justice Percussion Rifled-
Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 39 inch round bbl.,
brown/blue finish, walnut stock. Justice rifle muskets are described in depth on pages 365-375 of George D.
Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III”, with this exact rifle photographed on page 372
and 373. Manufactured by P.S. Justice of Philadelphia with approximately 2,174 total rifle muskets of several
configurations delivered under Federal contract between September 1861-February 1862. Features a brass
blade front sight and square bayonet lug on the bottom of the muzzle end of the barrel, 500 yard
folding three-leaf rear sight, brass end cap, three brass clamping-type barrel bands, a distinctive brass
trigger guard with double curve profile, brass buttplate, and Sharps type patch box. The barrel has a
brown finish. The lock and rear sight are blued. The steel ramrod has a straight shank with tulip head.
The top of the barrel is marked: “P.S. JUSTICE/PHILADA” in two lines behind the rear sight. The same
markings are on the lock plate. Includes a US socket bayonet (doesn’t fit) and a leather sling.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 75% heavily applied brown finish on the barrel mixed with brown patina,
and some light muzzle wear from bayonet mounting. Retains strong traces of original blue finish on the lock with brown patina and some patches of mild
pitting. 50% plus original blue finish on the rear sight with some mild patches of pitting. Brass fittings retain an attractive patina with lightly cleaned bands. Stock is fine with some scattered mild chips,
dents, and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very fine with some patches of light pitting and coat of dried oil/varnish.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 2,000 - 4,000
As pictured & described in American
Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. III by Moller