Bonhams Skinner is proud to present Important American Military Arms from the Steve Andrews Collection, Part II, featuring an impressive selection of rare and historic arms spanning the early federal era through the Civil War with provenance to noted collectors such as David A. Stewart, and William M. Reid. Highlights from the late 18th century arms include a rare American Light Horse cavalry sabre and an unsigned Jeremiah Snow cavalry sabre, and 1794 and 1798 Contract muskets. The collection is especially strong in 1797 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Contract muskets and features eight examples including one regimentally marked piece. War of 1812-era arms are well represented with a selection of U.S. Model 1795, 1808, and other contract muskets, several of which have associations with state militias including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Swords from the same period include sabres by Nathan Starr among others. The progression of American military arms is represented by fine examples of federal and contract arms including the Models 1816, 1822, and 1822/28. A group of arms from the second quarter of the 19th century and Civil War round out the sale with a selection of U.S. Model 1833 Dragoon sabres including a fine enlisted man's example for the National Lancers, and fine Civil War era swords. Auction Viewings: Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts 2 October 2023, 12:00 - 17:00 EDT 3 October 2023, 12:00 - 17:00 EDT 4 October 2023, 12:00 - 17:00 EDT

Rare National Lancers U.S. Model 1833 Dragoon Enlisted Man's Saber and Scabbard,

Beehive Hilted Short Sword with Scabbard,

Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1795 Type I Musket,

1794 Contract Musket with Imported Ketland Lock,

Eli Whitney 1798 Contract Type II Musket,

1797 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Contract Musket Attributed to John Foundersmith,

U.S. Model 1826 Navy Cutlass,

U.S. Model 1818 Cavalry Saber and Scabbard,

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Historic Arms & Militaria (Bonhams Skinner)

Christopher Fox

Beehive Hilted Short Sword with Scabbard,
New Hampshire or New Jersey, c. 1780-90.

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Christopher Fox

Beehive Hilted Short Sword with Scabbard,New Hampshire or New Jersey, c. 1780-90.

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Beehive Hilted Short Sword with Scabbard,
New Hampshire or New Jersey, c. 1780-90.