✅ SOLVED Horstmann Sword

[borg2752]

Anyone have info on this sword from WH Horstman & Co New York?

 

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[smokeythecat]

I think it's Civil War period or just before. That company made a lot of buttons also.

 

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[borg2752]

I think it's Civil War period or just before. That company made a lot of buttons also.

Thanks for the quick response. I actually already know that it's circa 1840. I was hoping for some info on what the model was called, who would have used it, what it cost then, where to get a realistic value, where to sell it for a realistic price, and any interesting historical notes.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

It is a US Model of 1833 Dragoon saber Enlisted men's version I believe.... I looked a bit and being just a plain non engraved blade with no provenance to it's original owner, I found a couple similar in the 4-500 dollar range... but those were made by Ames, and I'm not sure if there will be a major price difference for a Horstmann blade..

It's definitely a nice sword though, I'd be happy with it