US Model 1840 Artillery Saber
Model 1840 artillery saber recently acquired from an estate sale in Manning, South Carolina.  This weapon may has seen use in either Union or Confederate hands during the war.  As you may discern from the pictures, the majority of the original grip remains.  This sword must have been placed in a barn or attic for many, many years.

Price: $525
civil war model 1840 cavalry saber
civil war model 1840 cavalry saber
Confederate Sword - Palmetto Armory/William R Glaze and Company
William Glaze, the most recognized name associated with the Palmetto Armory, was a native South Carolinian and businessman of Columbia, South Carolina in the decades before the War.  In 1850 the South Carolina general assembly appropriated $350,000.00 for the purpose of buying war material.  As a result, Glaze, Benjamin Flagg and James Boatwright partnered together to make muskets, rifles, bayonets, pistols and swords for the state of South Carolina in 1850 or 1851.  On April 15 the armory contracted to make 6000 muskets with bayonets, 1000 rifles, 2000 pistols, 1000 artillery swords and 1000 cavalry swords.  The "RWZ" initials correspond to the Palmetto Armory inspector's initials.  As another indication of the manufacturer of this sword, Southern arsenals commonly used roman numerals to match parts for assembly.  This sword guard is marked w/ the number XXXXII.  This sword must have hung in a barn or attic for many years as the blade is very solid but has been exposed to the elements.  Some of the original wooden grip and wire still remain.
Price:    $1300