Tilton Armory

[Gus2015]

I ran across a listing at The Horse Soldier for a Tilton Armory sword. While above my means I'd like to see if anyone had information about this maker. The listing indicates that they were located in Whitfield County, GA which is where I was born and raised. I have never heard of the town of Tilton (looking on a map I now know where it was located but I had never heard that there was a company in the county that produced swords for the Confederate Army. Any information or pointers on where to look for some would be greatly appreciated.

Also are these as rare as the description makes them out to be?

Thanks,

Glen

 

[redbob]

I have found a reference in the Albaugh books to a Confederate rifle with a lockplate stamped "Tilton Georgia 1861" but no references to a sword being produced there. But, when I Googled Tilton Georgia Confederate Sword; several references came up. And yes, it must be a very rare one.

 

[UCVRelics]

Also are these as rare as the description makes them out to be?

They are very rare. He also made cav swords and an 18 inch long bladed pike for the State of Georgia.

 

[Gus2015]

I ran across a listing at The Horse Soldier for a Tilton Armory sword. While above my means I'd like to see if anyone had information about this maker. The listing indicates that they were located in Whitfield County, GA which is where I was born and raised. I have never heard of the town of Tilton (looking on a map I now know where it was located but I had never heard that there was a company in the county that produced swords for the Confederate Army. Any information or pointers on where to look for some would be greatly appreciated.

Also are these as rare as the description makes them out to be?

Thanks,

Glen

Thanks Redbox and UCVRelics. Again a part of hometown history I was unaware of. Next time I visit home I'll have to drive through Tilton and pay my respects. I appreciate the information

Glen

 

[Gus2015]

Thanks Redbox and UCVRelics. Again a part of hometown history I was unaware of. Next time I visit home I'll have to drive through Tilton and pay my respects. I appreciate the information

Glen

Sorry redbob autocorrect is a pain

 

[redbob]

Sorry redbob autocorrect is a pain

No problem, I have been called much worse.

 

[Tanglewood]

You can read about the Tilton rifle and sword making endeavor in Murphy and Madaus "Confederate Rifles and Muskets". See the Georgia Armory chapter. The hilt and markings of a Tilton sword is pictured there. The few that I have seen, including one that I own, were unmarked.
J. J. Martin and E. J. Carrol in Tilton, a few miles south of Dalton, made a small number of rifles in response to Governor Brown's request for Georgia gunsmiths to produce "Harper's Ferry" type rifles. The Tilton rifles are a very loose copy of the Mississippi rifle, made with some sporting gun parts and new made barrels. The rifles and swords are both very rare.

 

[Gus2015]

You can read about the Tilton rifle and sword making endeavor in Murphy and Madaus "Confederate Rifles and Muskets". See the Georgia Armory chapter. The hilt and markings of a Tilton sword is pictured there. The few that I have seen, including one that I own, were unmarked.
J. J. Martin and E. J. Carrol in Tilton, a few miles south of Dalton, made a small number of rifles in response to Governor Brown's request for Georgia gunsmiths to produce "Harper's Ferry" type rifles. The Tilton rifles are a very loose copy of the Mississippi rifle, made with some sporting gun parts and new made barrels. The rifles and swords are both very rare.

Thanks. I'll check out the book.

Glen

 

[Lanyard Puller]

Here's one, a different finish from The Horse Soldiers example.
They are very rare, and usually very worn. This is the basic finish of the "model" he was making.

 

[UCVRelics]

Here's one, a different finish from The Horse Soldiers example.
They are very rare, and usually very worn. This is the basic finish of the "model" he was making.
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It reminds me of the old days when folks would just CS swords in the "Dog River" category but then as collectors did more and more research and swords would show up that did have markings, they were able to be ID. BTW NICE RARE SWORD.