Military Edged Weapon - Civil, WWI, WWII, Vietnam
Military Edged Weapon - Civil, WWI, WWII, Vietnam
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Bringing to market an extensive assortment (690+ lots) of collectible Military Edged Weapons, to include lifelong edged weapon collections, fighting knives, swords, daggers, bayonets, bolos, machetes, hewers, tantos, wakizashi, katanas, dirks, bowies, fixed blade & folding knives, switchblades, gurkhas, and presentation swords & daggers from the Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf Wars, & Modern Conflict military edged weapons.
Countries from around the globe are represented in the military edged weapons being sold, among others, countries include the United States, Great Britain, Germany, France, Japan, Russia, Italy, Spain, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Argentina, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Switzerland, and others.
- CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS SWORD
- 19th C. JAPANESE KATANA SIGNED HOSOKAWA NASAYOSHI
- WWII GERMAN SS MODEL 1936 OFFICER CHAINED DAGGER
- US ARMY MODEL 1898 KRAG BOWIE BAYONET
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WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE TYPE 98 OFFICER SHIN GUNTO
Lot # 110501 (Sale Order: 501 of 693)
WWII Imperial Japanese Type 98 Officer Shin Gunto Sword. Single edged, slightly curved, bright blade with Gunome style Hamon. Brass Habaki and gilded brass Tsuba. Traditional Japanese military style Fuchi with scabbard lock. Menuki laid between fishskin and wrapped fabric Tsuka. Kanji character on the one-hole tang. Steel one-ring Saya.
Blade Length: 25"
Total Length: 32 1/2"
Provenance: Lifetime Military Memorabilia & Arms Collection of Peter L. Knepton (1956-2023 | Savannah, Georgia)
Est. $600-1200
Condition: Very good. Light wear. Habaki is chipped and has some finish wear. Missing mekugi.
19th C. JAPANESE KATANA SIGNED HOSOKAWA MASAYOSHI
Lot # 110502 (Sale Order: 502 of 693)
Early 19th Century Japanese Katana by Hosokawa Masayoshi. Shinogi-Zukuri style blade with fuller. Visible Hamon. Kasane: 8.7 mm. Moto-Haba: 31.8 mm. Decorated, brass Habaki and Tsuba. Brass Seppas and decorated Fuchi. Rayskin wrapped wooden Tsuka with brass Paulownia Menuki. Dated 2nd month of Bunsei 1830. Decorated wooden Saya with brass fittings and rope Sageo.
Blade Length: 26 1/2"
Total Length: 35"
Est. $2000-4000
Condition: Good. Light to moderate oxidation, scratches and dark spots on the blade. Light nicks in the blade edge. Moderate oxidation to the Tsuba. Tsuka is broken near the Kashira. Sageo is held on by wire.
19th C. JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SIGNED AIZU MUNEYASU
Lot # 110503 (Sale Order: 503 of 693)
19th Century Japanese Wakizashi Signed Aizu Muneyasu. Sudare style Hamon. Kasane: 7.6 mm. Moto-Haba: 30.8 mm. Decorated, brass Habaki and Tsuba. Painted copper Seppas. Decorated brass Fuchi. Rayskin wrapped wooden Tsuka. Dated 8th month of Keio 1867. Decorated wooden Saya with Kogatana.
Blade Length: 15 1/8"
Total Length: 22 1/8"
Est. $1000-2000
Condition: Good. Light to moderate oxidation to the blade. Tsuka has moderate wear. Saya has been refinished.
JAPANESE WAKIZASHI WITH WOODEN SAYA
Lot # 110504 (Sale Order: 504 of 693)
Japanese Wakizashi with Saya. Single edged, slightly curved, bright blade. Sugu type Hamon. Kasane: 6.5mm. Moto-haba: 28.2mm. Two-piece cooper habaki. Decorated cooper Tsuba. One-hole, unsigned tang. Wooden Tsuka and Saya. Mekugi pin is missing.
Blade Length: 20 1/2"
Total Length: 29 3/4"
Est. $200-400
Condition: Fair. Blade has pitting, scratches, rust and oxidation. Tsuka is cracked.
IMPERIAL JAPANESE WAKIZASHI
Lot # 110505 (Sale Order: 505 of 693)
Imperial Japanese Wakizashi. Single edged, bright blade with Sugu style Hamon. Decorated alloy Habaki, brass Seppa, iron Tsuba, and blackened copper Fuchi. Brass dragon Menuki laid between the ray skin and wrapped fabric Tsuka. Aluminum Kashira. No visible Kanji characters or stamps on the one-hole tang. Painted wood Saya with aluminum fittings.
Blade Length: 21 1/2"
Total Length: 31"
Est. $200-400
Condition: Good. Light oxidation and small nicks on the blade. Mekugi is missing. Moderate wear to the Saya.
SHINTO PERIOD IMPERIAL JAPANESE WAKIZASHI
Lot # 110506 (Sale Order: 506 of 693)
Shinto Period Imperial Japanese Wakizashi. Single edged, bright slightly curved blade with Hako style Hamon. Unsigned one-hole tang. Kasane: 5.9mm. Moto-Haba: 28.4mm. Decorated silver plated copper habaki. Iron Tsuba. Blackened copper Fuchi with dragon designs. Ray skin wrapped Tsuka with dragon Mekugi and black Ito. Decorated blackened copper Kashira with dragon designs. Black lacquered wooden Saya.
Blade Length: 20 1/2"
Total Length: 28 1/4"
Est. $400-800
Condition: Very good. Light finish wear on Habaki. Some lacquer chips on Saya.
WWII POLISH WZ28 MAUSER BAYONET by RADOM
Lot # 110507 (Sale Order: 507 of 693)
WWII Polish WZ28 Mauser Bayonet by Radom. Single edged, bright blade with fuller. Polish eagle and "W.P." stamped on one side of the ricasso, "F.B. Radom" on the reverse. Steel hilt with wood grips. Steel scabbard with leather frog.
Blade Length: 9 7/8"
Total Length: 15 1/8"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Est. $200-400
Condition: Good. Light to moderate oxidation and finish wear to the blade. Moderate oxidation and light rust to the hilt.
WWII ROMANIAN ARMY OFFICER DRESS DAGGER
Lot # 110508 (Sale Order: 508 of 693)
WWII Romanian Army Officer Dress Dagger. Double edged, bright blade. "Solingen" stamped on the ricasso. Decorated nickel-silver hilt with checkered black composite grips and Royal Monogram emblem of Carol I on one side. Ruby eyed eagle head pommel. Nickel-silver plated steel scabbard.
Blade Length: 6 1/4"
Total Length: 9 3/4"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Est. $300-600
Condition: Good. Light oxidation and finish wear. Moderate oxidation to the scabbard.
WWII FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE by WILKINSON
Lot # 110509 (Sale Order: 509 of 693)
WWII Fairbairn Sykes 2nd Pattern Fighting Knife by Wilkinson. Double edged, bright stiletto blade. Maker mark of Wilkinson Sword Co etched on the ricasso. Steel 2" oval crossguard. Textured brass grip. Leather sheath.
Blade Length: 6 1/4"
Total Length: 11 1/8"
Provenance: Lifetime Military Memorabilia & Arms Collection of Peter L. Knepton (1956-2023 | Savannah, Georgia)
Est. $250-500
Condition: Good. Light scratches and signs of sharpening. Elastic strap on sheath is missing.
US NAVY MODEL 1905 BAYONET & MK I SCABBARD
Lot # 110510 (Sale Order: 510 of 693)
US Navy Model 1905 & Mk I Scabbard. Single edged, blued blade with fuller. Maker mark by Springfield Armory, Ordnance Deptartment flaming bomb insignia, and "1906" stamped on one side of the ricasso. "US" and serial number stamped on the reverse. Blued steel hilt with fully functional scabbard lock and wood grip. Mk. I scabbard.
Blade Length: 15 3/4"
Total Length: 20 1/2"
Est. $150-300
Condition: Very good. Light oxidation on the hilt.
WWII US ARMY M1905E1 & M1 BAYONETS by AFH & UTICA
Lot # 110511 (Sale Order: 511 of 693)
WWII US Army M1905E1 and M1 Bayonets. (1) M1905E1 Bayonet. Cut-down single edged, parkerized blade with fuller. Maker mark of American Fork & Hoe Co with Ordnance Department flaming bomb and US stamped on the ricasso. Steel hilt with brown bakelite grips. OD plastic scabbard. (1) M1 Bayonet. Single edged, bright blade with fuller. Maker mark of Utica Cutlery with Ordnance Department flaming bomb and US stamped on the ricasso. Steel hilt with black bakelite grips. OD plastic scabbard.
Blade Length: 9 7/8"
Total Length: 14 3/8"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Est. $100-300
Condition: Good. Light oxidation and finish wear.
WWII US ARMY M1905E1 BAYONETS by ONEIDA, PAL & AFH
Lot # 110512 (Sale Order: 512 of 693)
WWII US Army M1905E1 Bayonets. Makers include Oneida, Pal and American Fork & Hoe Co. (3) M1905E1 Bayonet. Single edged blade with fuller. Maker mark present on the ricasso. Steel hilt with composite grips. Plastic scabbard.
Blade Length: 9 7/8"
Total Length: 14 3/8"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Est. $200-400
Condition: Good. Light to moderate oxidation and finish wear.
WWII US ARMY M4 BAYONETS by CAMILLUS & KINFOLKS
Lot # 110513 (Sale Order: 513 of 693)
WWII US Army M4 Bayonets. (1) M4 Bayonet. Single edged, straight blade. Stamped "US M4 Camillus" under the steel guard. Stacked leather handle. Steel pommel. US M8 scabbard. (1) M4 Bayonet. Single edged, straight blade. Stamped "US M4 K.I." under the steel guard, Ordnance Dept. flaming bomb on the top. Stacked leather handle. Steel pommel with proof marks. US M8A1 scabbard by B.M.Co.
Blade Length: 6 5/8"
Total Length: 11 1/2"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Est. $200-400
Condition: God. Light oxidation, runner's marks and finish wear.
WWII - COLD WAR US UTILITY & CUSTOM KNIVES
Lot # 110514 (Sale Order: 514 of 693)
WWII - Cold War US Utility and Custom Knives. (1) Utility Knife by Camillus. Single edged blade with fuller. Maker mark present on the ricasso. Steel hilt with stacked leather handle. Leather sheath. (1) Custom Knife. Double edged blade. Iron hilt with stacked leather handle. Leather sheath. (1) Custom Knife. M3 blade. Iron hilt with stacked leather handle. USM8A1 scabbard by PWH.
Blade Length: 6 5/8" to 6 7/8"
Total Length: 11 1/2" to 12"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Est. $100-300
Condition: Good to fair. Light to moderate oxidation and finish wear.
WWII US ARMY FIGHTING KNIVES & LINEMANS POUCHES
Lot # 110515 (Sale Order: 515 of 693)
WWII US Army Fighting Knives & Lineman's Pouches. (1) PAL RH-36 Fighting Knife. Single edged, blade with fuller. Maker marked by PAL and "RH-36" stamped on the ricasso. Steel crossguard. Snakeskin wrapped grip with stag horn pommel. Leather Sheath. (1) Custom Made Fighting Knife. Single edged, bright blade with fuller. No visible marks or stamps. Alloy hilt with stacked leather washer grip. No sheath. (2) Lineman's Pouches. Leather pouches containing pliers and folding pocket knives. One is maker marked by Bolen.
Blade Length: 2 1/2" to 8 1/2"
Total Length: 6 1/2" to 12"
Est. $100-300
Condition: Very good to good. Light to moderate wear. Custom knife has heavy sharpening marks and dark spots on the blade.
WWII US ARMY M3 FIGHTING KNIFE by CASE
Lot # 110516 (Sale Order: 516 of 693)
WWII US Army M3 Fighting Knife. Single edged blade. Blued steel hilt with stacked leather handle. "US M3 CASE" stamped on the crossguard. M8 scabbard.
Blade Length: 6 5/8"
Total Length: 11 1/2"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Est. $200-400
Condition: Good. Blade has finish wear and the tip is broken.
WWII US ARMY M3 FIGHTING KNIFE by CASE
Lot # 110517 (Sale Order: 517 of 693)
WWII US Army M3 Fighting Knife. Single edged blade. Maker marked by Case on the crossguard. Steel hilt with stacked leather handle. M8 Scabbard.
Blade Length: 6 3/4"
Total Length: 11 1/2"
Est. $100-300
Condition: Fair. Blade has scratches, oxidation, nicks and broken tip. Hilt has wear.
WWII US ARMY M3 FIGHTING KNIFE by IMPERIAL
Lot # 110518 (Sale Order: 518 of 693)
WWII US Army M3 Fighting Knife. Single edged, parkerized blade. "US M3 IMPERIAL" stamped near the spine. Parkerized steel hilt with stacked leather handle. Flaming bomb insignia on the pommel. M8 scabbard.
Blade Length: 6 5/8"
Total Length: 11 1/2"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Est. $300-600
Condition: Very good. Light wear.
WWII US ARMY M3 FIGHTING KNIFE by IMPERIAL
Lot # 110519 (Sale Order: 519 of 693)
WWII US Army M3 Fighting Knife. Single edged, bright blade. "US M3 Imperial" stamped near the spine. Steel hilt with stacked leather handle. M8 scabbard.
Blade Length: 6 3/4"
Total Length: 11 5/8"
Est. $100-300
Condition: Fair. Blade has oxidation, scratches and light pitting. Edge has been sharpened. Hilt has wear.
WWII US ARMY M3 FIGHTING KNIFE by PAL
Lot # 110520 (Sale Order: 520 of 693)
WWII US Army M3 Fighting Knife. Single edged, blued blade. Blued steel hilt with stacked leather handle. "US M3 PAL" stamped on the crossguard and Ordnance Department flaming bomb insignia on the pommel. M8 scabbard.
Blade Length: 6 5/8"
Total Length: 11 1/2"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Est. $200-400
Condition: Very good. Light wear.
WWII US ARMY M3 FIGHTING KNIFE by UTICA
Lot # 110520a (Sale Order: 521 of 693)
WWII US Army M3 Fighting Knife. Single edged, parkerized blade. Maker marked by Utica on the crossguard. Blued steel hilt with stacked leather grip. Ordnance Department flaming bomb insignia stamped on the pommel. M8A1 scabbard.
Blade Length: 6 7/8"
Total Length: 11 1/2"
Est. $200-400
Condition: Very good. Light finish wear.
WWII US ARMY OSS DROP KNIFE VARIATION
Lot # 110521 (Sale Order: 522 of 693)
WWII US Army OSS Drop Knife Variation. Triangular, blued blade. No visible marks. Steel knuckle D-guard with 4 round knobs. Black rubber hose grip. Skull crusher pommel. Steel scabbard.
Blade Length: 8 3/8"
Total Length: 14"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Est. $250-500
Condition: Very good. Light oxidation and finish wear.
WWII US Mk1 & UTILITY KNIVES by PAL & CATTARAUGUS
Lot # 110522 (Sale Order: 523 of 693)
WWII US Mk1 and Utility Knives. (1) Mk1 Knife. Single edged blade with maker mark of Pal and "RH 34" stamped on the ricasso. Steel guard with stacked leather handle and wooden pommel. Leather sheath stamped with maker park of Pal. Blade length: 4 7/8". Overall length: 9 1/4". (1) Utility Knife by Cattaraugus. Single edged blade. Maker mark of Cattaraugus and serial number "225Q" stamped on the ricasso. Lacquered steel hilt with stacked leather handle. Leather sheath. Blade length: 6". Overall length: 10 1/2".
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Est. $100-300
Condition: Good. Light oxidation and finish wear to the blades and sheaths.
WWII US THEATER MADE FIGHTING KNIVES & MACHETES
Lot # 110523 (Sale Order: 524 of 693)
WWII US Theater Made Fighting Knives & Machetes. (2) US Theater Made Fighting Knives. No visible markings or stamps on the blade. Brass hilts with stacked leather grips. Leather sheaths. (1) Cut-Down US Navy Mk. II Machete. Maker marked by Collins & Co. and dated 1945. No sheath or scabbard. (1) British made US M1942 Pattern Machete. "Made In Sheffield, England" stamped on one side of the blade. Composite grip. No scabbard or sheath.
Blade Length: 5" to 18"
Total Length: 9 1/2" to 23"
Est. $70-150
Condition: Good to fair. Light to heavy wear.
WWII USMC MARINE RAIDER STILETTO KNIFE by CAMILLUS
Lot # 110524 (Sale Order: 525 of 693)
WWII US Marine Corps Marine Raider Stiletto Knife by Camillus. Double edged, bright stiletto blade. Acid etched with "USMC" in a banner scroll on the blade. Maker mark of Camillus Cutlery Co, Camillus N.Y acid etched on the ricasso. Cast aluminum-zinc alloy checkered handle with oval crossguard. No scabbard.
Blade Length: 7 1/4"
Total Length: 12 3/8"
Est. $500-1000
Condition: Fair. Moderate oxidation and finish wear. Guard is cracked. Handle has been repaired with cracks present.