Swords & Weaponry

U.S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber, commonly known as the "Wristbreaker," with verbal provenance as an early battlefield pickup from the Battle of Shiloh. Fought April 6–7, 1862, Shiloh pitted approximately 45,000 Confederates against 65,000 Union soldiers and resulted in nearly 24,000 casualties. The staggering violence and loss of life shocked the nation, making Shiloh the bloodiest battle in American history up to that time. According to its verbal provenance, this saber was recovered from the Shiloh battlefield. The scabbard and original leather grips are missing, likely from exposure to the elements before its recovery. Measurements: Overall Length: 42" Blade Length: 35½" Provenance Note: The Shiloh battlefield association is based on verbal provenance accompanying the artifact and is not independently documented.

A Civil War-period excavated Springfield socket bayonet, made for use with the Springfield rifle-musket. This example was recovered near the Fredericksburg, Virginia battlefield in 1952. Despite its excavated condition, the bayonet remains completely intact and retains a remarkably fine tip. An excellent battlefield-associated relic from one of the Civil War's most significant campaigns.

A Civil War-period excavated Springfield socket bayonet, made for use with the .58 Springfield rifle-musket. This example was recovered near Atlanta, Georgia—the site of the bloody 1864 Atlanta Campaign and the opening chapter of Sherman’s advance through Georgia. Despite its excavated condition, the bayonet remains completely intact and retains a remarkably fine tip. An excellent battlefield-associated relic from one of the war’s most consequential campaigns.