This is a striking example of an ornately decorated Greek flintlock pistol, dating from the late 17th to early 19th century, and richly adorned with silver overlay and traditional niello inlay work. The pistol features a classic Balkan-style curved stock, with intricate hand-engraved motifs covering the full grip and extending along the barrel and furniture. The lockplate appears to be in its original configuration, with an aged surface showing appropriate oxidation and patina. View the images for missing or specific item wear and condition.

Niello—a black metallic alloy fused into engraved silver—was a signature decorative technique in Ottoman-era Greek and Balkan firearms, often used to signify prestige, wealth, or tribal affiliation. These pistols were typically carried by Greek fighters, known as klephts or armatoloi, during the centuries of Ottoman occupation and into the early period of Greek independence movements.

Whether intended for ceremonial wear or as a sidearm of status, this pistol is a textbook example of regional craftsmanship, with beautifully preserved ornamentation and traditional construction. A fantastic collector-grade piece representing the cross-cultural artistry of southeastern Europe during a time of rebellion, empire, and transition.

Provenance: From a high-end German Arms & Armor Collection.

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This Napoleonic-era officer's sword likely hails from either Russian or Hungarian forces, featuring an elegant hilt with brass mounts and a slightly curved blade measuring 20.5 inches (overall length 26").

The sword remains complete with its scabbard and fittings intact, exhibiting signs of period use but retaining strong structural integrity.

During the Napoleonic Wars, regional officer swords like this reflected both national styles and battlefield practicality. Russian and Hungarian officers often carried swords with regional embellishments and durable materials suitable for cavalry and infantry command....more

"An exceptional Napoleonic-era British naval officer's dagger, styled in the form of a Roman gladius, featuring a lion head pommel cap and a wide short blade ideal for close-quarters use aboard ships. The design suggests production circa 1800-1815, with no scabbard present.
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"A rare and massively constructed French cuttoe hunting sword, measuring 30.25" in total length with a 24.75" finely blued and gilt-decorated blade, and an iron-mounted hilt of an unusual design.
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This elegant English Officer's Small Sword likely dates to the Napoleonic period (late 18th to early 19th century) but may feature a rehilted blade from the 17th century. The sword features a classically narrow triangular thrusting blade with a chiseled ricasso and a minimalist guard.

The hilt exhibits the simple, elegant form of late Georgian officer swords, potentially updated from an older fighting blade to meet contemporary uniform standards. A refined and historically complex piece.

During the Napoleonic Wars, many British officers carried swords that were privately purchased and customized, often incorporating heirloom blades or continental parts. The small sword was a symbol of both rank and personal combat readiness, though by this period it had become largely ceremonial in nature. The potential reuse of a 17th-century blade suggests a strong family or regimental tradition, adding to the sword's mystique and narrative potential....more

This is an excellent example of a French Naval Administration Dirk, Model 1860, dating from the Second Empire under Napoleon III. The dirk features a beautifully preserved ebony grip, brass crossguard and pommel, and a narrow double-edged blade designed for dress or administrative purposes.

The original leather and brass scabbard is included, though it is separating at the midpoint, with age-appropriate wear to the fittings and surface. This model was issued to naval officials, administrators, and junior officers during France's expanding global maritime reach in the mid-19th century.

While not intended for battlefield use, dirks like these were symbols of rank and responsibility aboard ships and in naval offices. Under Napoleon III, France modernized its navy and deployed it extensively in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. This dirk is a fine example of the ceremonial elegance and pride associated with military service in that era....more

"This is a superb original French Model 1833 Naval Boarding Cutlass, produced at the famed Manufacture Royale de Châtellerault, and dated "Juillet 1841." The blade is clearly stamped with dual anchor symbols on both sides, a hallmark of French naval issue, as well as additional maker's marks and a partially legible inscription, likely "Grillet 1841," along the spine.
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"Offered here is an extraordinary 18th-century American dagger, likely produced during or shortly before the Revolutionary War period, featuring a wooden hilt with carved skull and crossbones motif, long associated with Freemasonry, piracy, and death symbolism.
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This is a rare and early Spanish Colonial-era Sword, dating approximately to circa 1680, featuring a hand-forged blade inscribed in the fuller with "ENTOLEDO SPAIN". The sword has a simple yet authentic wooden handle, with a curled metal finger guard forming part of its crossguard design.

Swords like this were widely used in Spanish colonies throughout the Americas during the late 17th century, when Toledo, Spain, was one of the foremost centers of European blade manufacturing.

These functional, utilitarian sidearms were likely carried by colonial militia, frontier guards, or naval crews in New Spain and other territories. Their straightforward construction and durable materials speak to the brutal practicality required on the colonial frontier. Surviving examples are scarce, especially with original Toledo markings.

Though the surface shows wear consistent with its age, the piece retains exceptional form and integrity. It has been professionally cleaned and oiled for preservation, with no active corrosion....more

This rare 18th-century Spanish plug bayonet features a double-edged steel blade and a polished horn handle, characteristic of Iberian craftsmanship of the period. Measuring 13.5 inches in total length with a 7.5-inch blade, the dagger is in excellent condition considering its age.

Plug bayonets were designed to fit directly into the muzzle of a musket, converting it into a spear-like weapon for close-quarters combat?a design that was phased out by the early 19th century due to safety concerns.

Spain's involvement in the American Revolutionary War is often overlooked but was pivotal. After joining the conflict in 1779 as an ally of France, Spain launched significant military campaigns against British forces, particularly in the Gulf Coast and Mississippi River regions. This bayonet likely belonged to a Spanish soldier involved in these efforts, such as those under General Bernardo de G lvez, who led successful campaigns that weakened British control in the South. As such, this weapon not only represents a fading form of military technology but also highlights Spain's crucial yet underappreciated role in securing American independence....more

"One of only twenty known examples of its kind, this pre-Revolutionary War dog-head pommel sword is a remarkable artifact of early American military history. The silver-mounted hilt is beautifully formed in the classic "dog's head" style, a motif associated with high-ranking colonial officers and popular in both Britain and the American colonies during the 1760s?70s.
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"This guard less American Bowie Knife is an authentic handmade fighting and utility blade, likely crafted sometime between the late 18th century and mid-19th century. Measuring 12" overall with an 8" blade, it features a wide, clip-point profile and a substantial tang.
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"This is a rare and exceptional Heavy Cavalry Sabre (Palash-style) from the American Revolutionary War era, featuring a broad quill-tipped blade and an ornately decorated hilt with brass guard and bone inlays. Though the scabbard is absent, the sabre itself remains a commanding presence, with a well-aged patina and fine craftsmanship evident in every curve and flourish.
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This beautifully preserved British Officer's Sword, dating to the American Revolutionary War period, features a 30.5" engraved blade marked at the ricasso: "Boutroy, Sackville St, London." The blade is elaborately decorated with foliate engraving.

The sword includes a classic brass clamshell guard, pommel, and grip fittings, measuring approximately 36.5" in overall length. The piece is complete, well-balanced, and displays an elegant martial presence typical of late 18th-century British sidearms.

These swords were carried by British officers during the Revolutionary War, particularly those of elite regiments stationed in North America. The maker, Boutroy, operated from London's prestigious Sackville Street and was known for producing high-quality officer's blades. The clamshell guard is a traditional feature of mid-to-late 18th-century British officer swords, often seen during campaigns from Bunker Hill to Yorktown. Its craftsmanship and maker's provenance add to its desirability as a collector's item....more

This is a classic American Hunting Sword, or Cuttoe, dating to circa 1760, and strongly associated with use during the American Revolutionary War. It measures approximately 26.5" in total length, and while the scabbard is no longer present, the sword remains structurally sound and has been carefully cleaned and oiled for preservation.

The style and form of this piece are directly referenced in George C. Neumann's "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution," p. 97, #106S, confirming its authenticity and period use.

Hunting swords were favored sidearms for colonial officers and militiamen, offering a compact and easily carried blade with both martial and utilitarian value. Often made or assembled domestically using imported European blades, these swords were used for close-quarter combat, ceremonial display, and daily survival in the field. By the time of the Revolution, the hunting sword had become a symbol of colonial resistance, wielded by men fighting not with formal military issue, but with whatever they had at hand. This example speaks directly to that improvisational spirit and the birth of the American identity in arms....more

"This exquisite French hunting sword dates from circa 1750-1760 and was crafted by Maitre Pichon, a master sword cutler ("fourbrisseur") working under Monsieur le Comte d'Artois, the future King Charles X of France.
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This is a scarce American-made Eagle Head Officer's Sword, dated circa 1805, in the 5-ball spadroon pattern, with a brass-mounted hilt and a bone grip in exceptional condition. The blade is curved, single-edged, and shows remnants of its original blued and gilt decoration, including a Federal eagle and ribbon with "E Pluribus Unum," as well as a unique field of stars.

It is marked on the reverse near the ricasso with the rare New York dealer's stamp: "L. Wells & Co." Though the scabbard is missing and a small portion of the hilt is damaged, the sword remains structurally sound and collectible.

This type of sword was typical for U.S. officers during the War of 1812, particularly artillery and militia officers. The Eagle Head pommel and the decorative 5-ball knucklebow signify an American patriotic style that was evolving in opposition to European forms. According to Richard Bezdek's "American Swords and Sword Makers" (p. 317), L. Wells & Co. was active between 1799?1807. This specific dealer mark makes it an especially valuable research and display piece, tying it directly to early American commercial arms trade....more

"This is a rare and desirable American-made Revolutionary War-era Spontoon, a polearm weapon characterized by a central spear blade flanked by lateral wings or lugs. This piece reflects domestic American manufacture, likely produced by a colonial blacksmith to supply local militias or Continental Army units. The blade and socket construction remains intact, with visible signs of field use and age-related patina consistent with 18th-century craftsmanship. ...more

"This is a rare American Plug Bayonet, crafted before the Revolutionary War, designed specifically for use with a pistol or short musket. The blade is robust and tapers to a lethal point, with a wooden grip and short guard. Unlike socket bayonets, plug bayonets were inserted directly into the muzzle of a firearm, rendering it temporarily unusable but effective in close-quarters fighting. This example is exceptionally rare due to its pistol-fitting design and colonial-era origin. ...more

"This authentic plug bayonet dates to the American Revolutionary War period or slightly earlier and could have been produced either in England or Colonial America. It features a thick, double-edged blade fitted into a wooden hilt with an iron crossguard. The form suggests it was intended for close combat, either mounted on a musket or carried independently as a thrusting weapon. Wear and patina are consistent with 18th-century field use. ...more

"This fine and rare plug bayonet/fighting dagger dates to the American Revolutionary War era, circa late 18th century, and is likely of French military origin, a nation that played a critical role in aiding American independence.
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"This rare example of an American Light Cavalry saber from the War of 1812 features a decorative engraved blade, imported from England and etched with "Warranted" in gold near the base.
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"This is a fine American Militia Infantry Officer's Sword, dating to approximately 1835-1845, featuring a distinctive eagle-head pommel, a finely etched and blued blade (cut down from original length), and a beautiful handguard with patriotic and martial motifs.
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"This authentic Confederate side knife, often classified as a D-guard or large fighting dagger, features a prominently struck "MACON ARSENAL" mark on one side of the blade and a floral rosette emblem on the reverse.
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