IDENTIFIED MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD.

IDENTIFIED MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. This sword has scabbard with top mount inscribed “WM. S. JOHNSON, ADC”. Below this name are 11 battle honors including: “Vicksburg, Resaca, Kennesaw Mtn, Siege of Atlanta, Griswoldville, and Bentonville. We are not sure who this particular Aide-de-Camp is but he was involved in the action at Griswoldville so he should be able to be found. The sword, which is agent marked “Schuyler Hartley & Graham, New York”, has a triangular blade which is etched with patriotic and geometric patterns. The grip is tortoise shell or at least colored that way. The folding langette has a cast American eagle and the fixed langette has an applied silver colored eagle. CONDITION: 31-3/4″ blade is gray/white with scattered areas of staining. 15″ etched panels are all clear and discernible. Folding langette has a lock button, which functions. Fixed langette has a maker’s mark, which can be seen in photos, with letters “FBD” around a helmet and sword. Guard, knucklebow and pommel are uncleaned and retain strong traces of gold finish in protected areas. There is a “US” cast into knucklebow, as can be seen in photos. Scabbard body is brown steel with brass engraved mounts. Top mount is missing throat. Mounts have similar patina to brass and hilt. 4-46073 JS44 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2027	$2,012.50	IDENTIFIED MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. This sword has scabbard with top mount inscribed “WM. S. JOHNSON, ADC”. Below this name are 11 battle honors including: “Vicksburg, Resaca, Kennesaw Mtn, Siege of Atlanta, Griswoldville, and Bentonville. We are not sure who this particular Aide-de-Camp is but he was involved in the action at Griswoldville so he should be able to be found. The sword, which is agent marked “Schuyler Hartley & Graham, New York”, has a triangular blade which is etched with patriotic and geometric patterns. The grip is tortoise shell or at least colored that way. The folding langette has a cast American eagle and the fixed langette has an applied silver colored eagle. CONDITION: 31-3/4″ blade is gray/white with scattered areas of staining. 15″ etched panels are all clear and discernible. Folding langette has a lock button, which functions. Fixed langette has a maker’s mark, which can be seen in photos, with letters “FBD” around a helmet and sword. Guard, knucklebow and pommel are uncleaned and retain strong traces of gold finish in protected areas. There is a “US” cast into knucklebow, as can be seen in photos. Scabbard body is brown steel with brass engraved mounts. Top mount is missing throat. Mounts have similar patina to brass and hilt. 4-46073 JS44 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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