CONFEDERATE GEORGIA MADE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.

CONFEDERATE GEORGIA MADE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE. 18-1/4” clip point blade. Wood grip with iron ferrules and iron D-Guard with turned-down quillion. Blade has old pasted on brown ink tag that says “In trenches at Atlanta”. This particular knife form is known to have been made at the Armory at Milledgeville, Georgia based on excavated specimens from the armory site. Accompanying this lot is a letter of provenance from Mr. Adamson in which he states he purchased this knife from John Sexton. Also included is a letter from John Sexton stating, “it is my considered opinion, a product of the Georgia Armory in Milledgeville, Georgia. Identical specimens are excavated in the Oconee River at Milledgeville where Sherman dumped and destroyed ordnance.” CONDITION: Untouched as found. Blade is black/brown with areas of pitting and rust. Iron ferrule and hilt also exhibit pitting and areas of rust. Wood grip has numerous small scrapes and nicks. 4-56061 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	2266	$5,175.00	CONFEDERATE GEORGIA MADE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE. 18-1/4” clip point blade. Wood grip with iron ferrules and iron D-Guard with turned-down quillion. Blade has old pasted on brown ink tag that says “In trenches at Atlanta”. This particular knife form is known to have been made at the Armory at Milledgeville, Georgia based on excavated specimens from the armory site. Accompanying this lot is a letter of provenance from Mr. Adamson in which he states he purchased this knife from John Sexton. Also included is a letter from John Sexton stating, “it is my considered opinion, a product of the Georgia Armory in Milledgeville, Georgia. Identical specimens are excavated in the Oconee River at Milledgeville where Sherman dumped and destroyed ordnance.” CONDITION: Untouched as found. Blade is black/brown with areas of pitting and rust. Iron ferrule and hilt also exhibit pitting and areas of rust. Wood grip has numerous small scrapes and nicks. 4-56061 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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