Looks to be an artillery sword in decent condition, buy a leather scabbard and you have a nice artifact. Everything in the book is endnoted with specific references unlike other books on the subject that are just assertions and bs. Your sword appears to be a french model 1816 short artillery sword. Ordnance department under contract by the ames manufacturing company from 1832 until 1862. Sidebars in each section call out specific identifying characteristics and lists of inspectors of particular blades. As a personal sidearm, it was intended for use by all mounted members of the field artillery, including musicians, of the united states army and was in regulation use between 1840 and 1851, continuing through the united states civil war. It is extremely easy to use when searching for a particular type of saber or manufacture. Rare 1862 dated civil war short artillery sword mfg by ames mfg. Many weapons were used in the war between the states ranging from pistols, rifles and even grenades. In the first half of the war, the confederates enjoyed the advantage in cavalry, as southern men were more accustomed to the riding and. Civil war swords for sale confederate and union swords. Model1906 cavalry sword more scarce than the civil war swords, fresh from the attic and never messed with. While this page serves as an introduction to civil war cavalry, you may also want to visit the detailed histories of the union and confederate cavalries, which include civil war cavalry weapons, roles, battle tactics, and statistics and founding and evolution of the united states cavalry. Warmans civil war weapons by graham smith, page 242.
Here, mykael ray looks at some of the most important swords at the time of the us civil war and how they were used. Government had made a sword of this pattern that was officially known as the model 1832 u. Though this sword was carried throughout the civil war years and in 1872 a new sword was brought in, although officers preferred to carry this sword right through into the 1880s please note due to the introduction of the offensive weapons bills 2019 these are face to face sales only within the uk. Civil war army swords by john thillmann mowbray publishing.
The primary mission of cavalry units on both sides in the beginning was scouting, patrolling, guarding railroads and. This is a list of texas american civil war confederate units. This huge resource is easily the most important sword book written in decades. Cavalry of the american civil war was an integral part and member of the army organization. Brandy station was the opening clash of the gettysburg campaign. The model 1860 light cavalry saber also known as the m1862 as this was when the first 800 were issued is a long sword made of steel and brass, used by us cavalry from the american civil war until the end of the indian wars.
Need help identifying a civil war dress sword american. These new strategies culminated in the largest cavalry battle of the war fought on june 9, 1863 at brandy station, virginia. The chapters of this book cover over 49 makers, retailers, importers and assemblers of united states cavalry and artillery sabers. This is a cs copy of model 1832 us artillery short sword. Civil war cavalry sword 27 inches our civil war cavalry sword will make a wonderful addition to your civil war collection of swords and knives, or even next to your uniform. Includes all sword types, whether for enlisted men or officers. This huge resource is easily the most important sword book written in.
Reduced early battlefield pick up or dug cs marked artillery short sword. Stuart, wade hampton and nathan bedford forrest, this sword dispatched hordes of yankee soldiers. The th new york artillery battery served from october 1861july 1865 in the union army during the civil war. By the 1860s swords played a lesser role in war than they did in earlier periods. Boyle and gamble utilized a distictive spade shaped frog. Albee, 3rd wisconsin light artillery and company f, 36th wisconsin infantry. It is a copy of the sword made by the nashville plow works when they reversed the bible saying beat your swords into plowshares, thus making arms instead of farming tools. Custer, while a captain in the 1862 battle at white oak swamp, captured a sword from a confederate cavalry officer. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Our civil war cavalry sword will make a wonderful addition to your civil war collection of swords and knives, or even next to your uniform. The nashville plow works civil war sword is a great addition to your civil war collection. In future wars, industrialized weapons would render the sword and its george a. Our replica civil war swords are great for the collector and civil war reenactments. Carroll county, virginia, civil war soldiers records, 18611865, compiled by john.
Civil war cavalry in the beginning of the war was probably not what most people would think. The first volumne covered sabers of the us cavalry and field artillery. A study of united states army swords from 1832 through 1865 john h. Union swords and blades nashville civil war relics. Cavalry divisions were utilized by commanders as advance scouts and as a mobile fighting force. F, 7th texas cavalry regiment, with cut down saber and revolver. Nov 09, 2014 by the 1860s swords played a lesser role in war than they did in earlier periods. Of all the civil war swords and sabers, this was the one used most. A history, which also hosts the only online section.
This is a very nicely priced original civil war cavalry saber. This excellent ames 1860 staff officers sword is a superb example of the ames version of the pattern, with an oval blade and sharkskin grip. There were many sword makers, assemblers, and retailers american and foreign who found opportunity during the civil war to serve the killing fields of america. The cavalry was one of three principal components, known as branches, that formed the army organization. Shortened version with beautifully etched 22 inch curved blade, imprinted with a u.
Development of the rifled musket had also rendered the cavalry charge impractical. The blade is straight and diamond shaped in cross section, and has etching on both sides. List of texas civil war confederate units wikipedia. The american civil war saw cavalry tactics move largely away from the offensive towards the defensive, with the emphasis on screening, reconnaissance, raiding and harassment. We hand select and inspect each sword prior to shipping to ensure your purchase is of the best quality. Unlike the model 1840 heavy cavalry saber the artillery model has no basket. In fact, it is the very sword chosen by thillmann to 80997. This is without a doubt the absolute best book on the subject of american swords and sabers in print. This is the classic model 1860 that was carried by the union cavalryman during the civil war and is the style most people associate with the war between the states. This is the regulation pattern carried by civil war officers serving on foot, that is. The sword has a fulllength blade with a good well worn look. Only a small percentage of civil war forces met this definitionprimarily union mounted forces in the eastern theater during the first half of the war. Does anyone know of estimated values of a confederate cavalry sword dog ri.
Although gunpowder was, by this time the main weapon of choice in war, swords still played an important part, especially by the union army. As a personal sidearm, it was intended for use by all mounted members of the field artillery, including musicians, of the united states army and was in regulation use between 1840 and 1851, continuing through the. Legendary arms civil war swords for sale union swords. This is an example of a union made sword but these swords were produced by both armies during the war. Our civil war cavalry saber is an authentic, hand made replica and has a flexible, ornate blade and leather grip wrapped with brass wire. The book covers all cavalry and artillery sabers carried by officers and men in the federal forces from the introduction of the model 1833 dragoon sabers until the end of the civil war. Hi i cant find to much information on my sword any information would be helpful. This is one of those confederate manufactured swords. Confederate pieces were much more crudely constructed and some one went out of there way to cover up the cs knowing it wasnt believable. Stuart sword hanger became a standard cavalry issue throughout the civil and indian wars, up to 1900. Thillmann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The main body of the volume lists, in alphabetical order, every maker. One of the largest privately owned museum that just recently sold its items. Shop every type of confederate, union and presentation civil war sword as well as swords from other eras with a nationally recognized sword expert.
Union swords for sale include some of the most widely used sabers during the civil war. Civil war cs marked artillery short sword description. Originally associated with centraleastern european cavalry such as the. Arms and equipment of the union by timelife books, page 78. Confederate artillery short sword how rare is it american. This pattern was adopted with the rearming program of united states cavalry in 1872. When the civil war broke out many of the southern arsenals produced their versions of that sword. Cavalry were forces that fought principally on horseback, armed with carbines, pistols, and sabers. Practically every officer and combatant other than infantrymen wore a sword on the field.
Even so, they still had a vital place in some situations. Legendary arms features a large collection of high quality, civil war swords for sale, like these union swords. Many swords sabers and knives were used in the civil war, including. This roman gladiator style artillery short sword was popular from the 1830s through the civil war. Sabers were considered the primary weapons for dragoons, and pistols were next in importance in mounted action. Civil war cavalry civil war academy civil war academy. Courts martial book, military district of alexandria, 18641865. These were used throughout the indian wars through the spanish american war of 1898. The first section contains notes on design, materials, and components and is followed by a 16page color section of photographs. Apr 21, 20 issued to artillery crews to be used when the position was overrun by cavalry the broad heavy blade was used to break the horses legs of the attacking cavalry, then the artilleryman would use the.
The primary mission of cavalry units on both sides in the beginning was scouting, patrolling, guarding railroads and supply lines, and providing escorts to highranking officers. Model 1832 artillery short sword was patterned after this french model and was manufactured for the u. A sabre british english, also spelt as saber american english, is a type of backsword with a curved blade associated with the light cavalry of the early modern and napoleonic periods. Orders placed now may not begin shipping until some time in may. This prewar south carolina cavalry saber saw use with sc cavalry throughout the war as identified and captured sabers tell their story. The scabbard here appears original, blade exhibits original finish and surface showing in has been in scabbard and was protected since the war. Out of the blue and grey civil war museum in alabama. They didnt fight much at all in the early days of the conflict. In the american civil war, the sabre was used infrequently as a weapon, but.
Civil war cavalry weapons battles union confederate military. Thillmann and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Edged weapons, original period items, civil war 186165, militaria, collectibles. There were four types of mounted forces prevalent in the civil war. Civil war sword you could say its somewhat like how a conductor uses their wand to lead an orchestra.
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