CONFEDERATE SABER BAYONET MADE BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

CONFEDERATE SABER BAYONET MADE BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. This is a fine example of a well-made Confederate bayonet in its orig scabbard. Though this bayonet is unmarked, we know it is a product of Boyle & Gamble, because similar specimens have cast guards saying “Boyle, Gamble & McFee, Richmond, VA”. This bayonet has a 20-1/4″ blade. Hilt is hollow-cast, and on this specimen is very nice with no dents. Often, these bayonets are dented. This bayonet appears in uncleaned, “attic” condition. Scabbard is top sewn with brass throat with Boyle & Gamble style, spade-shaped frog button. This same shape frog button is found on other Boyle & Gamble products that used frogs. Throat is retained with a single pin, as was the brass drag, which unfortunately is missing. You are bidding on a high-condition Boyle & Gamble bayonet in the rarely found orig Boyle & Gamble scabbard. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “This Boyle, Gamble & McFee saber bayonet is one of the finest in existence. The 20¼” blade is uncleaned with only some age staining. The hilt is also uncleaned and retains its aged brass color. The scabbard is original to this bayonet and correct in pattern. The leather has some flaking and is loose at the stitching at the top of the scabbard but is otherwise sound and complete.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Hilt and scabbard throat are very good, exhibiting only minor scratches and dents. Orig spring and button are present with scattered pitting. Leather scabbard body has come unsewn at seam and has lost much of its orig black surface. 4-31333 JS27 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1091	$3,450.00	CONFEDERATE SABER BAYONET MADE BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. This is a fine example of a well-made Confederate bayonet in its orig scabbard. Though this bayonet is unmarked, we know it is a product of Boyle & Gamble, because similar specimens have cast guards saying “Boyle, Gamble & McFee, Richmond, VA”. This bayonet has a 20-1/4″ blade. Hilt is hollow-cast, and on this specimen is very nice with no dents. Often, these bayonets are dented. This bayonet appears in uncleaned, “attic” condition. Scabbard is top sewn with brass throat with Boyle & Gamble style, spade-shaped frog button. This same shape frog button is found on other Boyle & Gamble products that used frogs. Throat is retained with a single pin, as was the brass drag, which unfortunately is missing. You are bidding on a high-condition Boyle & Gamble bayonet in the rarely found orig Boyle & Gamble scabbard. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “This Boyle, Gamble & McFee saber bayonet is one of the finest in existence. The 20¼” blade is uncleaned with only some age staining. The hilt is also uncleaned and retains its aged brass color. The scabbard is original to this bayonet and correct in pattern. The leather has some flaking and is loose at the stitching at the top of the scabbard but is otherwise sound and complete.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Hilt and scabbard throat are very good, exhibiting only minor scratches and dents. Orig spring and button are present with scattered pitting. Leather scabbard body has come unsewn at seam and has lost much of its orig black surface. 4-31333 JS27 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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