FINE CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD.

SN NSN. This is the most desirable and sought after Confederate short sword with the “C” & “S” cast in opposite quillons and this is among the finest examples I have seen. Sword exhibits well defined and distinct casting of the “CS”. Because of the style of these letters, many collectors believe this pattern to have been made by Leech & Rigdon in Memphis, TN or Columbus, MS. Regardless of maker, this particular Deep South pattern rarely comes to market especially in such fine “as found” condition. The accompanying orig Confederate scabbard fits quite well and snugly and has been displayed for many years in the Greene Museum in Columbus, GA. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Fine overall. Sword measures 24-1/2″ overall with 19″ blade, 1-7/8″ wide at ricasso, .33″ thick. Blade is gray/bright with tool marks, staining, pin prick pitting, one chip in cutting edge. Sword retains half of its orig protective washer. Hilt exhibits yellow/light red bronze patina with scattered small scratches, dents and small blemishes including staining. Accompanying Confederate scabbard has shrunk and fits tightly. Copper scabbard mounts have red/mustard patina. Leather is sound and solid though flexible near drag with open seam. This is not the usual scabbard normally seen with this particular sword. Scabbard most often seen is tin mounted with lead soldered seams. This is an interesting scabbard with copper mounts that are lead solder seamed with unusual braised brass tip to drag. Throat of scabbard is missing soldered collar and frog button. 4-54270 JS222 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3282

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3282	$5,750.00	FINE CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD. SN NSN. This is the most desirable and sought after Confederate short sword with the “C” & “S” cast in opposite quillons and this is among the finest examples I have seen. Sword exhibits well defined and distinct casting of the “CS”. Because of the style of these letters, many collectors believe this pattern to have been made by Leech & Rigdon in Memphis, TN or Columbus, MS. Regardless of maker, this particular Deep South pattern rarely comes to market especially in such fine “as found” condition. The accompanying orig Confederate scabbard fits quite well and snugly and has been displayed for many years in the Greene Museum in Columbus, GA. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Fine overall. Sword measures 24-1/2″ overall with 19″ blade, 1-7/8″ wide at ricasso, .33″ thick. Blade is gray/bright with tool marks, staining, pin prick pitting, one chip in cutting edge. Sword retains half of its orig protective washer. Hilt exhibits yellow/light red bronze patina with scattered small scratches, dents and small blemishes including staining. Accompanying Confederate scabbard has shrunk and fits tightly. Copper scabbard mounts have red/mustard patina. Leather is sound and solid though flexible near drag with open seam. This is not the usual scabbard normally seen with this particular sword. Scabbard most often seen is tin mounted with lead soldered seams. This is an interesting scabbard with copper mounts that are lead solder seamed with unusual braised brass tip to drag. Throat of scabbard is missing soldered collar and frog button. 4-54270 JS222 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3282 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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FINE CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD.