CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION U.S. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, CAPTAIN WILLIAM BUCK 39TH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION U.S. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, CAPTAIN WILLIAM BUCK 39TH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. A good upper quality unmarked regulation U.S. Model 1850 foot officer’s sword presented to Captain William C. Buck, Company F, 39th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The brass hilt is cast in high relief with a decorated pommel, including stars and an American shield on the back. Sharkskin and twisted wire covered wooden grip. The slightly curved blade measures 30.5” and is decorated with and etched panel including “U.S.” and a spread winged American eagle and shield. The blade is unmarked and may be the product of a Solingen manufacturer. The scabbard is of black bridle leather, stitched up the back with plain brass mounts. The top mount is inscribed: Presented to / Capt. William C. Buck / Co. F, 39th Regt. / Ohio Inf. / By those serving / under his command / 1864. The 39th Ohio Volunteer Infantry was mustered into service at Camp Dennison in August 1861, with John Groesbeck as Colonel. It went to St. Louis the same month and reported to General Fremont, taking part in the operations at New Madrid and Island No.10. Leaving that vicinity in the spring of 1862, it joined Halleck’s movement against Corinth. In the fall, joining Grant’s army at Grand Junction, it engaged in the numerous skirmishes in the advance on Oxford, Mississippi. The following spring found it in the Tuscumbia Valley under General Dodge, and in May at Memphis. Returning from veteran furlough in February 1864, to Nashville, in May, it formed part of the 16th Corps on the Atlanta campaign. It lost one-third of its strength on July 22nd, at Atlanta, and terminated its fighting only at Bentonville, North Carolina, after passing through the various battles and skirmishes of the Savannah and Carolina campaign. The Regiment was a member of the famous Fuller’s Ohio Brigade and re-enlisted more veterans than any Ohio unit. It mustered out at Louisville in July 1865. During the war the regiment lost 2 officers and 62 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 3 officers and 129 enlisted men by disease. Captain Buck was discharged May 15, 1865.

CONDITION: Very good. Sword shows field use and age. Blade has a dark gray patina, etching is clear but worn. Hilt is loose and all brass hardware is uncleaned and dark. Traces of gilt appear on the hilt and scabbard mounts. Sharkskin grip is good but shows wear and minor losses. 4-50607 CW4 (2,000-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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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	619	$3,450.00	CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION U.S. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, CAPTAIN WILLIAM BUCK 39TH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. A good upper quality unmarked regulation U.S. Model 1850 foot officer’s sword presented to Captain William C. Buck, Company F, 39th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The brass hilt is cast in high relief with a decorated pommel, including stars and an American shield on the back. Sharkskin and twisted wire covered wooden grip. The slightly curved blade measures 30.5” and is decorated with and etched panel including “U.S.” and a spread winged American eagle and shield. The blade is unmarked and may be the product of a Solingen manufacturer. The scabbard is of black bridle leather, stitched up the back with plain brass mounts. The top mount is inscribed: Presented to / Capt. William C. Buck / Co. F, 39th Regt. / Ohio Inf. / By those serving / under his command / 1864. The 39th Ohio Volunteer Infantry was mustered into service at Camp Dennison in August 1861, with John Groesbeck as Colonel. It went to St. Louis the same month and reported to General Fremont, taking part in the operations at New Madrid and Island No.10. Leaving that vicinity in the spring of 1862, it joined Halleck’s movement against Corinth. In the fall, joining Grant’s army at Grand Junction, it engaged in the numerous skirmishes in the advance on Oxford, Mississippi. The following spring found it in the Tuscumbia Valley under General Dodge, and in May at Memphis. Returning from veteran furlough in February 1864, to Nashville, in May, it formed part of the 16th Corps on the Atlanta campaign. It lost one-third of its strength on July 22nd, at Atlanta, and terminated its fighting only at Bentonville, North Carolina, after passing through the various battles and skirmishes of the Savannah and Carolina campaign. The Regiment was a member of the famous Fuller’s Ohio Brigade and re-enlisted more veterans than any Ohio unit. It mustered out at Louisville in July 1865. During the war the regiment lost 2 officers and 62 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 3 officers and 129 enlisted men by disease. Captain Buck was discharged May 15, 1865. CONDITION: Very good. Sword shows field use and age. Blade has a dark gray patina, etching is clear but worn. Hilt is loose and all brass hardware is uncleaned and dark. Traces of gilt appear on the hilt and scabbard mounts. Sharkskin grip is good but shows wear and minor losses. 4-50607 CW4 (2,000-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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