#068 - Presentation Engraved War Date 1860 Staff Officer’s Sword Presented to Surgeon: - This is the 1860 staff officers sword which is virtually impossible to find made pre 1865, a true rarity in military collectibles. This sword is etched with the US coat of arms, military trophies, and floral designs. The knuckle-bow has floral scrolls and thunderbolts, and the guard has an eagle and arms on one side, with the opposite hinged clam shell guard bearing a beautiful engraved inscription which reads “ Dr. Carr/from/Capt. Craig”. This sword is missing the small ball, which helps keep the counter-guard either open or closed, but other than that is complete. I had helper Tom install a cosmetic “ball” for display purposes. The condition is “very good” The brass mounted steel scabbard is likewise “VG” showing just the right amount of age. The patina on the brass is rich, deep, undisturbed, and beautiful... the way you wish all your antique brass looked. As for our good Dr. and his friend Capt. Craig, I have found a handful of surgeons named Carr and a few Union Army captains named Craig. None of the possibles served in the same unit, so we will surmise that their relationship was professional with the gifted sword possibly for medical services rendered. I will leave the research project of determining which Dr. Carr and which Capt. Craig have the “doctor - patient” relationship. I am certain the relationship can be discovered but am equally certain that it will take a lot of hours of detective work to find it, hours that I do not have to spare at this end. ...An extremely scarce sword with a compelling and tantalizing inscription begging for research... a very fair deal at $1995.00

#120 - Presentation 38th Pennsylvania Officer’s Sword – SHOT IN THE LEG (by himself): Ames Foot Officer’s Sword w/ great presentation - Engraved on the top mount “Presented to / Lieut J. Wills / by / Stephen Mercer / Andrew N Kennedy / and others / June 1861”. This is John Wills 38th PVI. The sword itself is in very good condition save for a few nicks in the blade. The scabbard has lots of weak spots and bends, but is not broken through. The grip is VG+ with the original twisted wire wrap. The brass guard has a slight bend in it near the quillon. The blade is signed with the scroll style Ames marking, and the scabbard is marked on the throat “AMES MFG. CO. CHICOPEE MASS”. The brass mounts have a smooth light patina and are in VG shape, the drag is slightly dented, but nothing too serious. Mills served from May 1861 through August 1862. During the period the 38th PVI saw battle at Dranesville, VA, Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, and Glendale. He accidently shot himself in the leg in the fall of ’61. An interesting Civil War presentation sword that is very affordable. $2,450.00

#175 - Exquisitely Engraved Presentation Foot Officer’s Sword – One of the prettiest and lengthy inscriptions I have seen. On the throat mount, “David T Johnson / of / Ansonia Conn / Captain Co. F. 23rd Regt.” and on the middle mount … “US Service / Nov. 14 1862 to Aug. 31 1863” This sword has a superb, nearly new 30 1/2 inch blade, a Very Good guard, with a small bend, original wire, and good leather. The scabbard has the engraved presentation on the two brass ring mounts and we have repaired the leather about 3 inches from the drag where the leather had separated. There are pleasing flourishes and adornments with the engraving that really set this apart from most other presentation work we see. Captain Johnson and his men in Company F under command of Major Miller were held in New York until December 30th 1862, when they embarked on the ship “Planter” for the south. It was wrecked January 14, 1863, on Stranger’s Key, Bahama Islands. After obtaining assistance from Nassau, this detachment finally arrived at New Orleans March 4th 1863. They saw action at La Fourche Crossing, Brashear City, and Bayou Boeuf, La. taking numerous battle casualties. Their service in the defenses of New Orleans was noble and effective and this is a truly wonderful and attractive Civil War combat officer’s sword. You will be well pleased at $3,250.00 Sale Pending

#200 – Presentation 100th New York Infantry Smith & Wesson No. 1 Revolver: –
A fine Civil War small size 22 caliber Smith and Wesson personal defense weapon. SN 26503. This model is the 7 shot 22 caliber revolver with a 3 1/4 inch barrel. The barrel has hints of blue, and the brass frame has 80% of the silver finish (thinning). The rosewood grips are fine w/ minimal handling wear. The backstrap is engraved “Presented by Co A to Lieut. Wm L Mayo”. William Mayo has a really interesting Civil War service record. He was commissioned Lieutenant in Co. “A” 100th New York Vols where he served from Sept. 23rd 1861 through May 25th 1863. He was promoted to Captain Oct. 14th 1862, and commanded his company in the terrible Virginia Peninsular Campaign and through their fights in South Carolina. The 100th was initially assigned to Naglee’s 1st brigade, Casey’s 2nd division, 4th corps. It fought hard with McClellan, its losses at Fair Oaks being particularly severe with 176 killed, wounded and missing. Mayo is buried in Parke Cemetery, Wesley, Cattaraugus Co., in the southeastern part of the state. A superb presentation inscribed revolver in extra fine condition.. $2,650.00