CONFEDERATE “JOE BROWN” PIKE.

CONFEDERATE “JOE BROWN” PIKE. The Governor of GA, Joseph Brown, in 1861, asked the mechanics of GA to produce him pikes such as this so the state could be defended by civilians against the predicted Yankee hordes invading. Such weapons were rarely used, but many were found in storage in places like the Augusta Arsenal at the end of the war. This is a neat variant by unknown maker. Pike overall is approx. 8-1/2′ long. Its spear point is 12″ long x 1-3/8″ wide. There is a “W” stamped on the ricasso of blade. A brass ferrule approx. 2″ holds blade. An unusual 7″ cast iron cap is found at base of staff. This is a nice example of a Confederate pike that was probably brought back north as a souvenir after the war. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate pike with full length shaft and ferrule at base. Brass ferrule at blade. Spear point blade with flat ricasso.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Wood staff is solid and straight with minor scrapes and gouges. Ferule and butt cap are complete, as are reinforcing straps, which are pitted. Blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Maker’s mark “W” is crisp. 4-31403 JS113 (1,000-2,000)

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
	1102A	$1,725.00	CONFEDERATE “JOE BROWN” PIKE. The Governor of GA, Joseph Brown, in 1861, asked the mechanics of GA to produce him pikes such as this so the state could be defended by civilians against the predicted Yankee hordes invading. Such weapons were rarely used, but many were found in storage in places like the Augusta Arsenal at the end of the war. This is a neat variant by unknown maker. Pike overall is approx. 8-1/2′ long. Its spear point is 12″ long x 1-3/8″ wide. There is a “W” stamped on the ricasso of blade. A brass ferrule approx. 2″ holds blade. An unusual 7″ cast iron cap is found at base of staff. This is a nice example of a Confederate pike that was probably brought back north as a souvenir after the war. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate pike with full length shaft and ferrule at base. Brass ferrule at blade. Spear point blade with flat ricasso.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Wood staff is solid and straight with minor scrapes and gouges. Ferule and butt cap are complete, as are reinforcing straps, which are pitted. Blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Maker’s mark “W” is crisp. 4-31403 JS113 (1,000-2,000) 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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