LARGE CONFEDERATE KNIFE OR SHORT SWORD.

LARGE CONFEDERATE KNIFE OR SHORT SWORD. This very large knife exhibits a 24-1/2″ double edge blade which is just over 1-1/2″ wide with a central spine. S-shaped cross guard is 6-1/2″. The well made shaped grip is made from two slabs of wood held together with three iron pins. The original scabbard has a tin throat with a brass frog button. The tin drag is missing. Between the two tooled lines on scabbard face are indiscernible initials which probably once represented the owner of this well made “as found” Confederate edged weapon. SIZE: Blade 24-1/2″; 31″ overall. PROVENANCE: Fred & Nancy Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered stains and pits. Iron cross guard is uncleaned and dark with stains and pitting. Wood grips show scuffs, dents and scratches. Scabbard stitching is loose near bottom has numerous scuffs and scrapes, original finish is mottled and flaking. Two holes are found in scabbard as can be seen in photographs. Last 3″ or 4″ of scabbard is missing which would have included the tip or drag. 4-39923 JS9 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2426	$862.50	LARGE CONFEDERATE KNIFE OR SHORT SWORD. This very large knife exhibits a 24-1/2″ double edge blade which is just over 1-1/2″ wide with a central spine. S-shaped cross guard is 6-1/2″. The well made shaped grip is made from two slabs of wood held together with three iron pins. The original scabbard has a tin throat with a brass frog button. The tin drag is missing. Between the two tooled lines on scabbard face are indiscernible initials which probably once represented the owner of this well made “as found” Confederate edged weapon. SIZE: Blade 24-1/2″; 31″ overall. PROVENANCE: Fred & Nancy Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered stains and pits. Iron cross guard is uncleaned and dark with stains and pitting. Wood grips show scuffs, dents and scratches. Scabbard stitching is loose near bottom has numerous scuffs and scrapes, original finish is mottled and flaking. Two holes are found in scabbard as can be seen in photographs. Last 3″ or 4″ of scabbard is missing which would have included the tip or drag. 4-39923 JS9 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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