ENDED Civil War Era Swords

[BladesinTruth]

Hello all,
I have some 1800's swords bought at The Lanes Armoury in the UK in 1997. All with The Valuation of Authenticity.
I was hoping to get some more info about them and obviously I am looking to sell them if anyone is interested. I had 3 dealers around the country give me their input with pricing. Only the 1840 saber has an etching, with a 'US' on the ricasso. The 1872 saber has a '4' on the scabbard

Model 1840 cavalry saber(US etching on ricasso)
Model 1872 cavalry saber
M1840 musician sword
Militia NCO staff sword

I am in Georgia if anyone is interested!

Thank you!

 

[scooter748driver]

I'm not sure there is much to say about them. Without any other markings it's hard to estimate a value. The scabbard for the M1840 looks to have been plated which I believe was common for GAR halls to display.

You didn't list any prices - might be hard to sell if you don't state what you want to each of them.

 

[BladesinTruth]

Hello all,
I have some 1800's swords bought at The Lanes Armoury in the UK in 1997. All with The Valuation of Authenticity.
I was hoping to get some more info about them and obviously I am looking to sell them if anyone is interested. I had 3 dealers around the country give me their input with pricing. Only the 1840 saber has an etching, with a 'US' on the ricasso. The 1872 saber has a '4' on the scabbard

Model 1840 cavalry saber(US etching on ricasso)
Model 1872 cavalry saber
M1840 musician sword
Militia NCO staff sword

I am in Georgia if anyone is interested!

Thank you!

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The last email I got from Horse Soldier in Pennsylvaniauis below so I think $1000-$1100 for all 4 is a good starting point.View attachment 481985

 

[BladesinTruth]

I'm not sure there is much to say about them. Without any other markings it's hard to estimate a value. The scabbard for the M1840 looks to have been plated which I believe was common for GAR halls to display.

You didn't list any prices - might be hard to sell if you don't state what you want to each of them.

Thanks for the input. Here's the last email I got from The horse soldier in Pennsylvania so I'm thinking $1000 for all 4 is fair?

 

[scooter748driver]

Is that what they are offering to buy them for, or is that their estimate on value? Can't speak to much but $500 for an unknown maker M1840 saber with the wire wrap missing seems high to me. I believe you can find them in similar condition for less.

Regardless, you should set an asking price. "Value" or "worth" is really what someone will pay for an item. Good luck with the sale!

 

[BladesinTruth]

Is that what they are offering to buy them for, or is that their estimate on value? Can't speak to much but $500 for an unknown maker M1840 saber with the wire wrap missing seems high to me. I believe you can find them in similar condition for less.

Regardless, you should set an asking price. "Value" or "worth" is really what someone will pay for an item. Good luck with the sale!

Estimated value from that dealer in Pennsylvania. Another dealer in North Carolina had them around the same and another dealer in North Carolina said $700 for all 4.
Thought someone on the forum would have additional insights. Thanks for your help input, it's helpful.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Welcome to the forums @BladesinTruth .

You have a very nice collection.
Plus you are extremely lucky.

There is only one 1851 Field Officer sword from my ancestor's company that remains.
Debate still exists if this remaining sword belonged to the company Captain, or his "second in command" ... my G G Great Uncle.

On a sad note, this sword disappeared from it's display case at local historic site a few years back, and has yet to be seen.

 

[BladesinTruth]

Welcome to the forums @BladesinTruth .

You have a very nice collection.
Plus you are extremely lucky.

There is only one 1851 Field Officer sword from my ancestor's company that remains.
Debate still exists if this remaining sword belonged to the company Captain, or his "second in command" ... my G G Great Uncle.

On a sad note, this sword disappeared from it's display case at local historic site a few years back, and has yet to be seen.

Condolences for that. I know these swords are a prized possession for many in terms of money and meaning.
I'm happy with what I have, but would rather sell them to a collector of these types of items.