CONFEDERATE “MONSTER” SABER BAYONET.

CONFEDERATE “MONSTER” SABER BAYONET. This rarely-encountered, massive, Confederate saber bayonet has a thick blade which is 20-1/2″ long and massive brass hilt. This bayonet is missing locking spring and still weighs over 2-1/2 lbs. It is unknown what gun this bayonet fit. There are probably more excavated specimens of this bayonet, due to the fact that it weighed so much. The soldier was very happy to throw it away in camp or after the battle and not have to further tote it. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate saber bayonet with massive, thick yataghan-shaped blade. The blade is 20½” long with a crude, unstopped fuller, which beings about 2½” from the crossguard and runs almost to the tip. The hilt is equally massive and noticeably shorter than found on other saber bayonets. The lug and the spring retainer which clamps the hilt to a bayonet lug are missing.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Point is rounded. Hilt exhibits numerous small scratches and dings with good patina. Locking spring is broken off, but still has retaining pin and base of spring. 4-31330 JS20 (3,000-4,000)

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
	1097	$3,162.00	CONFEDERATE “MONSTER” SABER BAYONET. This rarely-encountered, massive, Confederate saber bayonet has a thick blade which is 20-1/2″ long and massive brass hilt. This bayonet is missing locking spring and still weighs over 2-1/2 lbs. It is unknown what gun this bayonet fit. There are probably more excavated specimens of this bayonet, due to the fact that it weighed so much. The soldier was very happy to throw it away in camp or after the battle and not have to further tote it. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate saber bayonet with massive, thick yataghan-shaped blade. The blade is 20½” long with a crude, unstopped fuller, which beings about 2½” from the crossguard and runs almost to the tip. The hilt is equally massive and noticeably shorter than found on other saber bayonets. The lug and the spring retainer which clamps the hilt to a bayonet lug are missing.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Point is rounded. Hilt exhibits numerous small scratches and dings with good patina. Locking spring is broken off, but still has retaining pin and base of spring. 4-31330 JS20 (3,000-4,000) 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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