RICHARD FERRY MILITARY ANTIQUES
SOLD ITEMS
DF-051 SCHNITZLER & KIRSCHBAUM (S&K) MODEL 1840 HEAVY CAVALRY
SABRE. SCARCE 1ST CONTRACT
At 1st glance this sword appears to be just a regular S&K Cavalry sabre, but upon close examination of the
markings there is a crown RC, and a crown D, on the blade back. This denotes a first contract 1840 cavalry
sabre. This sword is part of a group that were purchased in the first contract of 1840. Sword is in good
condition, with dark blade, with a nice aged patina brass guard and pommel cap. 100% brass wire remaining,
and about 75% leather wrap remaining. Scabbard is dark with light speckled pitting. Pitting on drag from
where it probably sat in a barn or cellar. Original leather throat washer remains intact. Fresh out of a yard sale
in Jacksonville, Florida.
SABRE. SCARCE 1ST CONTRACT
At 1st glance this sword appears to be just a regular S&K Cavalry sabre, but upon close examination of the
markings there is a crown RC, and a crown D, on the blade back. This denotes a first contract 1840 cavalry
sabre. This sword is part of a group that were purchased in the first contract of 1840. Sword is in good
condition, with dark blade, with a nice aged patina brass guard and pommel cap. 100% brass wire remaining,
and about 75% leather wrap remaining. Scabbard is dark with light speckled pitting. Pitting on drag from
where it probably sat in a barn or cellar. Original leather throat washer remains intact. Fresh out of a yard sale
in Jacksonville, Florida.
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This musket is a N. Starr dated 1838 contract musket. Identified as a Confederate alteration by the 2 faceted brazed
bolster. The plugged hole in the bolster is clearly visible. A number of these smooth bore flintlock muskets were in
southern arsenals and with the rush to war were quickly converted to percussion. This one bears characteristics of
those altered by S.C. Robinson. Mottled gray patina with sharp marks through out lock, barrel, and hammer.
Overall condition of the wood is nice with a few chips out of the ramrod channel near the 3rd barrel band. Original
inspectors mark is still visible in the stock. Appears to have a replaced ramrod. A reasonably priced Confederate
musket.
bolster. The plugged hole in the bolster is clearly visible. A number of these smooth bore flintlock muskets were in
southern arsenals and with the rush to war were quickly converted to percussion. This one bears characteristics of
those altered by S.C. Robinson. Mottled gray patina with sharp marks through out lock, barrel, and hammer.
Overall condition of the wood is nice with a few chips out of the ramrod channel near the 3rd barrel band. Original
inspectors mark is still visible in the stock. Appears to have a replaced ramrod. A reasonably priced Confederate
musket.
DF-050 CONFEDERATE NAVAL SWORD WITHOUT SCABBARD
Pioneer Collector William Albaugh originally thought this cutlass may have been a product of The Union Car
Works in Portsmouth ,Virginia. Now there is some thought that these could have possibly been manufactured by
the Naval Iron Works in Columbus Georgia.Columbus was a major supplier of uniforms and equipment to the
Confederacy. The Sword is in very good condition , nice wood and iron with the blade missing the very tip,
broken at some point over the years. Overall length is 23 5/8 inches with no scabbard.
Pioneer Collector William Albaugh originally thought this cutlass may have been a product of The Union Car
Works in Portsmouth ,Virginia. Now there is some thought that these could have possibly been manufactured by
the Naval Iron Works in Columbus Georgia.Columbus was a major supplier of uniforms and equipment to the
Confederacy. The Sword is in very good condition , nice wood and iron with the blade missing the very tip,
broken at some point over the years. Overall length is 23 5/8 inches with no scabbard.
enlisted man housed in a geometric
thermal plastic case.He appears to be
Buttons are gilt tinted, and under
magnification you can make out a block
I on several of the buttons.
SOLD
thermal plastic case.He appears to be
Buttons are gilt tinted, and under
magnification you can make out a block
I on several of the buttons.
SOLD
1/6 plate of a Confederate artilleryman.
Sharp and clear image, subject is holding
what appears to be a book. Nicely
tinted red kepi. Image is housed in a full
leatherette case with the spine repair
SOLD
Sharp and clear image, subject is holding
what appears to be a book. Nicely
tinted red kepi. Image is housed in a full
leatherette case with the spine repair
SOLD
A very good condition sabre, with 1837 dated blade. According to the definitive book Civil War Cavalry &
Artillery Sabres, By John H. Thillmann. The Federal Government purchased 1700 of these from
1834-1839. These swords saw extensive service during the 2nd Seminole Indian War here in Florida. Nice
brass guard, all wire wrap 100% intact. Leather thin and worn on the grips, approximately 45% remaining.
Upper part of the grip has approximately 1 inch piece of wood under the pommel cap missing. Blade is nice
with minor rust discoloration as noted in the pictures. Signed NP. Ames Cutler, Springfield 1837 with
inspectors mark at grip, the reverse side of the blade United States. Scabbard has a nice brown patina, with
inspectors marks on the drag.
Artillery Sabres, By John H. Thillmann. The Federal Government purchased 1700 of these from
1834-1839. These swords saw extensive service during the 2nd Seminole Indian War here in Florida. Nice
brass guard, all wire wrap 100% intact. Leather thin and worn on the grips, approximately 45% remaining.
Upper part of the grip has approximately 1 inch piece of wood under the pommel cap missing. Blade is nice
with minor rust discoloration as noted in the pictures. Signed NP. Ames Cutler, Springfield 1837 with
inspectors mark at grip, the reverse side of the blade United States. Scabbard has a nice brown patina, with
inspectors marks on the drag.