Image Lot Price Description


2128
$2,760.00

CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE SABER-BAYONET.

This is a nice “as found” example of the classic Boyle & Gamble Saber-bayonet measuring almost 26″ overall with 21″ blade, assembly number 12. This example exhibits rich chocolate patina to brass hilt which has no dents and is complete with locking mechanism. The blade is dark and smooth with several small cuts in edge possibly from battle use as the nicks appear to have the shape of another edged weapon cutting at 90 degrees. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. There is a slight bend to guard at muzzle ring. Otherwise brass has deep chocolate brown patina with staining and small scratches, scrapes, and dents. The 21″ blade is overall brown with areas of rust and pitting. There are numerous small nicks in the cutting edge. 4-51196 JS19 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2128


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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