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3477
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$2,415.00 |
RARE CONFEDERATE RICHMOND 1862 DATED RIFLE WITH PATCHBOX.NSN. Cal. 58. 33″ Richmond rifles are quite rare, especially early 1862 dated high hump versions and even rarer with patchboxes. This gun appears to have been made from a musket, cut down to rifle length with added restored pinched style front sight which would have been proper for a rifle. Gun is totally iron mounted utilizing old Harpers Ferry parts which were available 1861-1862. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good overall. Bbl appears cut from musket length to 33″ with an added front sight. Nosecap and rear sight are added, but otherwise parts appear orig and correct. This gun was broken and stapled (19th century style) under rear band, but wood is correct. Lock markings very good and bbl proofs discernible. Set of initials are carved opposite lock, “EJS”, probably by soldier who carried this gun. Mechanically function with discernible rifled bore. 52438-24 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3477 Click here to view provenance |
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3478
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$3,450.00 |
1863 DATED CONFEDERATE RICHMOND RIFLED MUSKET.NSN. Cal. 58. This is a pleasing example of the popular Richmond rifle musket. Standard configuration 40″ rnd bbl, brass buttplate and nosecap. Lock is nicely marked forward of hammer “C.S. / RICHMOND, VA” and rear of hammer “1863”. No bbl date, but Springfield “VP” proof is visible. Stock is sound showing good good color and patina. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun is mechanically sound with clear smooth bore where either shot out or reamed for use as shotgun after the war which now measures about 60 Cal. Ramrod appears orig from time of use and is from an Enfield musket. Rear sight is replaced. 52108-1 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3478 |
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3479
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$2,300.00 |
CONFEDERATE RICHMOND CARBINE.NSN. Cal. 59. Standard configuration with 25″ bbl with proper “VP” over eagle head proofs missing rear sight but with proper Richmond mortise and correct pinched front blade sight. Gun has a nice dark patina with discernible “C.S. / RICHMOND, VA” forward of hammer and “1863” rear. Lock has a laminated defect rarely seen even on Confederate arms, but the Confederates didn’t care about cosmetic defects as this gun was functional and no doubt saw hard service. Two sets of initials are carved on either side of stock. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Fair to good overall, good look; matching dark iron patina. Buttplate has dark mustard patina. Nosecap is possibly restored with lighter brass patina. Ramrod is replaced. Stock is fairly well fit with several large crack repairs utilizing putty and wood inset forward of lock. Rear sling swivel is replaced. Mechanically functional with rifling visible in bore. Mr. Donaldson, when he originally received this gun, had crack repaired with pins and he restored it quite well. There is a note with orig slides from before the restoration where you can see it is the orig piece of wood and not “stretched”. 52438-41 JS (4,000-5,000) – Lot 3479 |
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3480
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$3,450.00 |
RICHMOND CARBINE.NSN. Cal. 58. This is a fairly honest example of a brass mounted Richmond carbine in standard configuration with 25″ bbl with 3-leaf rear sight and pinched front sight with correct broken “P” in proof. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good to very good. Gun appears orig and complete with exception of replaced front band and sling swivel. The orig ramrod is not a Richmond product but appears orig to time of use, converted from a musket. Lock markings are good as seen in photos. There is some old filing, possibly showing restoration to bbl tang (these commonly broke). Stock is sound with hand worn patina. Crack repair forward of trigger guard and glued putty repair just rear of band at ramrod channel. Mechanically fine with fairly crisp rifled bore. 52438-29 JS (4,000-5,000) – Lot 3480 |
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3481
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$1,265.00 |
RICHMOND CARBINE RELIC FOUND ON SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE BATTLEFIELD IN 1950’S.NSN. Cal. 58. This is a neat dug up relic that most of “RICHMOND, VA” can still be read on lockplate. The bbl bands, brass nosecap and complete lock along with most of stock remain. The ramrod tip is broken; sling swivels are missing, though the studs are still there. Stock has shrunk, missing buttplate. This appears typical of relics found in swampy, wet ground. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Fair to good as excavated relic. Iron is heavily pitted, but what remains is fairly sound. About 40″ overall. 52438-36 JS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3481 Click here to view provenance |
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3482
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$2,530.00 |
CONFEDERATE BRAISED BOLSTER PERCUSSION CONVERSION OF 1818 DATED VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MUSKET.NSN. Cal. 71. Standard configuration with 42-5/8″ smooth bore bbl with no discernible proofs. There are several similar conversions done in Richmond, VA of which this appears to be one. Lock is marked forward of hammer “VIRGINIA / MANUFACTORY” in rear of hammer “RICHMOND / 1818”. Assembly number “99” is stamped externally on bands, buttplate, trigger guard and lock escutcheon. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good overall. Gun appears orig and matching with exception of added ramrod and restored tang screw. Stock is sound and complete with old tacked repair rear of lock. Lock markings all discernible though “MANUFACTORY” is only partially struck. Mechanically sound with smooth pitted bore. 52438-25 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3482 |
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3483
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$2,645.00 |
“N.CAROLINA” SURCHARGED PERCUSSION CONVERSION CIVIL WAR MUSKET.NSN. Cal. 69. This is a very unusual probably Confederate North Carolina conversion of an 1846 dated Nippes Contract musket. There is a large “N. CAROLINA” surcharge on top of bbl and a large “NC” stamped in stock opposite lock. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Markings discernible. Metal is grey/brown overall, darker on hammer and odd apparently braised cylindrical bolster. Stock is sound and solid with typical cosmetic blemishes and a couple hairlines at lock. Mechanically functional with a clear smooth bore with pitting. 52438-28 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3483 |
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3484
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$7,475.00 |
RARE AND FINE CALISHER & TERRY OFFICER’S CARBINE.SN 4428. Cal. 30 bore (54 cal.). These rare carbines saw some Confederate service. Jeb Stewart was known to have carried one when he was killed at Yellow Tavern. His gun is now in the Museum of the Confederacy on display. This example saw little service as it is in extremely fine condition retaining most of its original finish. This was among the first bolt action military arms. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. Bbl retains about 90% thinning brown striping to bbl. Muted case colors with scattered areas of staining are found on lock, hammer and breech. Buttstock has about a 1″ extension, buttplate is original retaining much of its original blue finish, as does trigger guard and bbl band. Engraving at breech, lock and buttplate are en suite and trap door in buttplate retains a 6″ gun tool. Stock is sound and solid with crisp checkering retaining most of its original oil finish with scattered cosmetic dings, dents and scratches. 51958-34 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3484 |
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3485
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$4,025.00 |
RARE TEXAS ASSOCIATED “E.P. BOND” JS/ANCHOR ENFIELD SADDLE RING CARBINE.NSN. Cal. 577. E.P. Bond made cavalry carbines are quite rare. Pritchard & Huey note 5 examples in their text. They also cite these guns most likely arrived from Havana into Texas after November 1864. In a recent article by Martin Callahan published in North-South Traders Civil War this fact is also noted and it seems that E.P. Bond (JS/Anchor) marked carbines have all been found in Texas. Mr. Donaldson, according to his notes, obtained this gun near the Louisiana/Texas line. Gun has clear “JS/ANCHOR” marking on top of comb and appears “as found” with dark patina and a contemporarily added fixed rear sight. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good to very good. Iron has dark patina with clear markings. Brass has light mustard patina. Stock has several glued crack repairs from lock forward and as noted and seen in photos, a well discerned “JS/ANCHOR mark on comb forward of buttplate. Mechanically sound with battered cone and clear rifled bore with pitting. 52438-35 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3485 Click here to view provenance |
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3486
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$1,725.00 |
1862 DATED EXTREMELY FINE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1856 ENFIELD CAVALRY CARBINE.NSN. Cal. 577. Numerous guns in this pattern were imported by the Confederacy though this gun has no Confederate markings I am aware, this example retains much of its orig finish with near new bore. In standard configuration with 21″ bbl marked with 3 “***” on top of bbl flat and Birmingham black powder proof including change in gauge markings “25” and “24”. 24 gauge represents .580 cal. (24 gauge is .577 cal). PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 80% thinning plum colored finish. Lock is smooth, silver/blue. Stock is sound with some raised grain, hairline forward of lock and numerous small cosmetic blemishes. Gun appears orig and complete with addition of restored swivel ramrod. Mechanically gun is crisp with bright shiny rifled bore. 52438-34 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3486 |
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3487
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$3,450.00 |
1862 DATED CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN ENFIELD MUSKETOON.SN 1247B. Cal. 577. This gun started out life as a standard 3 band rifled musket but has been cut down to a 26-1/2″ bbld smooth bore which appears contemporary with added riveted nosecap. This gun has excellent “JS/ANCHOR” markings on bottom of comb along with crisp SN “1247/B” on buttplate tang with letter “J” forward representing “CW JAMES / MAKER / BIRMINGHAM” whose cartouche and additional maker’s stamp is found on stock. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal has dark patina. Iron is pitted overall though markings discernible. Brass has dark grungy olive patina. Stock is solid with soiling, cosmetic blemishes and hand worn patina. Ramrod is replaced as is front band screw, missing swivels. Mechanically sound with pitted smooth bore. 52438-30 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3487 |
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3488
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$4,025.00 |
CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN BARNETT MODEL 1853 ENFIELD RIFLED MUSKET.NSN. Cal. 577. This is a very nice, most likely early Confederate purchased from England according to the definitive text The English Connection, Pritchard & Huey, 2014. This musket conforms to other known Confederate marked specimens with a crisp Sinclair, Hamilton & Company mark crown over “S / HC” over arrow. Just forward of buttplate tang on buttstock comb. The inspector cartouche “I.C” is found opposite lock (Isaac Curtis). Barnett’s are never dated, but as noted are thought to be 1861-1862. Lock is marked forward of hammer “BARNETT / LONDON” and at rear crown over tower. Internally, lock is stamped “BARNETT” with pair of initials “GB” which are also found stamped on stock rear of Issac Curtis cartouche. Standard configuration with 39″ London proofed bbl, 3 bbl bands, brass mounts, long range rear sight and retains chained nipple protector. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Appears complete and orig with excellent markings. Stock is sound and solid with section professionally cut away on left side of buttstock to act as a cheek rest. Functionally sound with clear smooth bore with no discernible rifling which mics .580. 52438-38 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3488 |
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3489
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$3,450.00 |
1862 DATED CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN “JS/ANCHOR” ENFIELD RIFLED MUSKET.SN 6126. Cal. 577. This is a fine survivor of a no doubt hard used Confederate musket in orig configuration with 39″ Birmingham proofed bbl dated “1862/TOWER” on lock. “JS ANCHOR” is found stamped on buttstock rear of trigger guard along with “W. JAMES / MAKER / BIRMINGHAM” in round cartouche on right side of stock. Buttplate has engraved SN “6126” with stamped letter “J” forward of buttplate tang in stock. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good overall. Well used gun appears orig with added nipple, ramrod and sling swivels; missing rear sight. Metal is brown overall with dark patina and pitting especially at breech. Stock is sound and complete though heavily worn and weathered with reductions above and behind lock. Markings all discernible though the “J” on top of comb is only partially discernible. Mechanically functional with pitted bore with discernible rifling. 52438-26 JS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3489 |
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3490
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$2,875.00 |
TWO CONFEDERATE USED LONG ARMS FROM DIRECT DESCENT OF FAMILY OF W. T. LEWIS, DINWIDDIE, 53RD VIRGINIA INFANTRY.NSN. Cal. 54/69. This pair of guns has good collector history and provenance directly from family as can be found in the large file of accompanying documents. Pvt. Lewis served the entire war and was involved in most battles under Robert E. Lee, including being part of Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg. The two guns are in “as found” condition with rich dark patinas being totally unmolested. 1) 1853 dated Remington “Mississippi Rifle”, standard configuration has stylized rattlesnake and William Lewis’ initials “WTL” nicely scratched with cross-hatching into patchbox. 2) Percussion conversion 1837 dated Nippes musket has small branch “BB 6” which possibly could be a rack number for Barhamsville Grey’s, Company B as hypothesized in documentation. PROVENANCE: Lewis Family descent, Gordon Barlow Collection; Dave Kleiner, Gettysburg; Steve Hench. CONDITION: Both guns have dark attic/barn look, overall dark metal with pitting. Musket is very good overall, complete; missing only front sling swivel, mechanically functional. Mississippi rifle is missing front band, band springs, ramrod and swivels. Mr. Lewis continued using his Mississippi rifle after the war as a shotgun which has been reamed to about 60 Cal., hammer is frozen. 52294-1 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3490 Click here to view provenance |
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3491
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$9,200.00 |
GROUP OF 4 CONFEDERATE ERA BELT BUCKLES AND BELTS.1) Virginia-style 70mm x 48mm CSA rectangular plate on belt. 2) Confederate 2-pc CS sword belt plate (coin-type). 82mm in length, keepers 44mm high, wreath 49mm on belt. 3) Rare excavated 2-pc CS buckle with plain wreath. 84mm in length, keepers 48 & 49mm, wreath 47-1/2″ high. 4) Facsimile oval lead-filled star buckle with “4th TEXAS” scratched into star. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: 1) Very good overall. Good file marks on edges, mottled chocolate/copper patina. 2) Very good overall. Buckle portions show good file marks, mottled dark chocolate patina. Appears re-sewn to the associated belt. 3) Very good as excavated. Appears matching with mixed brown/green with concretion in protected areas. 4) Very good overall on belt. 51958-15 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3491 |
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3492
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$4,312.50 |
RARE ORIGINAL LEMAT BULLET MOLD.NSN. Fine brass 3-cavity LeMat mold with unique LeMat 42 caliber conical ball and 2 buckshot. This mold once in the renown collection of Fred Edmunds. These are rarely offered and this is a fine example. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall with light mustard patina to brass and smooth gray iron patina to sprue cutter. 52438-27 JS (4,000-5,000) – Lot 3492 |
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3493
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$1,725.00 |
LARGE BOX LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS INCLUDING 5 MILITARY, POSSIBLY CONFEDERATE, HOLSTERS.Five military holsters, Army and Navy sized. Mr. Racker used these to display some of his Confederate handguns. Also included are 2 vintage carved horn powder measures and several brass and tin powder measures, 4 brass powder flasks, 3 powder horns, early 18th century candle wick cutter, 5″ bronze plaque of Robert E. Lee, watch fob made from 1-1/2″ square piece of the Merrimack, wrought iron shackle, 2-cavity iron bullet mold, orig tin of Maynard primer caps, several miscellaneous antique cartridges, 4 cap tins, several reproduction Confederate items and the most interesting item is a Civil War candle nicely carved “USS Cumberland 1861” with a presentation tag from US Navy Yard, Norfolk. Also included is a copy of a mahogany Colt casing for Colt Model 1860 Army revolver. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Holsters are all average or better. Prospective bidders should inspect lot in person. 51958-36 JS (500-1,000) – Lot 3493 |
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3494
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$2,300.00 |
THOMAS, GRISWOLD NEW ORLEANS CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER WITH BRASS SCABBARD.Classic brass scabbarded artillery saber, maker’s marked “THOMAS, GRISWOLD / NEW ORLEANS”, though on this example, just a portion of New Orleans can be read and none of the maker. Regardless, in the scabbard this is a beautiful sword with fine brass patina that will display beautifully. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. 31″ blade is grey overall with pitting especially heavy towards point. Maker’s mark is barely discernible and only a few letters of “NEW ORLEANS” can be read. Grip has been re-wrapped with new wire. Unique solid brass Griswold scabbard has few cosmetic dents, dings and scratches but good matching dark mustard patina to hilt and pommel. 52438-5 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3494 Click here to view provenance |
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3495
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$4,312.50 |
RARE CONFEDERATE DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS ETCHED BLADE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.This is a classic New Orleans foot officer’s sword with split pommel cap, bulbous quillon and 30″ un-fullered blade with numerous forging faults. Etched on either side in long panels which are now barely visible though Confederate 1st National flag and crossed cannon and cannon balls can still be seen among the etched geometric and floral motifs. The accompanying scabbard is not a product of Dufilho, but fits well with matching patina to brass. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Hilt retains strong traces of gilt decoration, especially in protected areas. Black leather grip retains much of its polish and is quite sound and solid, probably a restoration. Accompanying scabbard has weak areas at a bend abutting drag with crazing and cracking, but medium mustard patina to mounts match hilt and pommel. 52438-4 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3495 |
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3496
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$1,725.00 |
FINE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER MADE BY LOUIS HAIMAN, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.This is a classic product of probably the largest maker of Confederate cavalry sabers with lap seamed scabbard with brass ring mounts and iron drag. Oil cloth wrap with iron wire. Most Haiman products had leather grips which are generally highly dried and flaked. This sword is thought to be late production using tarred sail cloth which on this example is all intact. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. 34-1/2″ single fullered blade shows old sharpening and is razor sharp in areas, with staining and light pitting, tip of point is broken. Still retains protective washer, though broken and glued back in place. Grip retains virtually all of its tarred canvas grip and complete iron wire wrap. Scabbard body has been painted black, missing throat flange. Brass scabbard mounts, hilt and pommel have a matching medium mustard patina. 52438-3 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3496 |
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3497
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$2,875.00 |
FINE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER WITH MATCHING SCABBARD.This particular pattern is thought by many scholars to have possibly been made by Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, VA, however, others believe they are products of Louis Froelich as scabbards are identical to known Froelich and Confederate States Armory products. This is such an example with single copper wire wrap characteristic of B&G and a copy of a standard 1840 heavy cavalry saber with branched guard and typical pommel cap. Scabbard is lap seamed with brass throat and ring mounts. Regardless of maker, this is a classic Confederate cavalry saber in “as found” condition. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall, 34″ blade is grey with old cleaning, sharpening and pinprick pitting. Scabbard body has dark iron patina retaining some of its brown lacquered finish, several dents and bends. Brass scabbard mounts, hilt and pommel have matching cleaned brass with medium mustard patina. 52438-2 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3497 |
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3498
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$2,300.00 |
FINE CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER WITH MATCHING ASSEMBLY NUMBERS.Classic Confederate cavalry saber with 35-1/2″ un-fullered blade made by Louis Froelich at his Confederate States Armory factory, Kenansville, NC. Hilt and scabbard throat are both numbered “XLIIII”. Froelich was among the largest producers of edged weapons for the Confederacy. Excellent information can be found on this manufacturer in the text by McAden & Fonvielle… Louis Froelich: Arms Maker to the Confederacy. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is grey with scattered staining and small areas of pitting. Scabbard is sound with dark iron patina. Brass mounts and hilt have matching dark mustard patina. Grip has been professional re-wrapped. 52438-1 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3498 |
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3499
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$8,625.00 |
RARE CONFEDERATE “T.L. PRUETT, PRATTVILLE ALABAMA” D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.This is a rare example of a maker marked Confederate D-guard Bowie knife pictured on pg 192 of Confederate Bowie Knives, Melton, Phillips & Sexton, 2012: “T.L Pruett produced what are now the most well known of all Southern-identified blacksmith-made knives. An expert craftsman by any standard, his heavy classically Confederate D-guard knives were well made in fit and finish. The 1860 Autauga County, Alabama, census lists him as a ‘blacksmith’ in the town of Prattville. Like many other skilled craftsman, Pruett put his expertise to work for the war effort. The Bowie knives that he made for the local Autuaga Guards were described in this note, which ran in the Richmond Dispatch of September 18, 1861: ‘A formidable weapon: We were shown yesterday a knife, manufactured by Mr. Pruett, of Prattville which is the most formidable looking weapon in the shape of a knife we have seen yet. The Arkansas toothpick weighed two and one half pounds. It seemed to be of good steel, and appeared powerful enough to divide a Yankee completely…” We know Pruett delivered 39 knives by September of 1861 and this was probably his total production. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard’s hand drawn display card. PROVENANCE: Clark County Historical Society, Springfield, OH; Robert Abels Collection, 1962; pictured Fig. 27 “Bowie Knives”, Abels, 1962; Shannon Pritchard, Richard, VA; Lifelong collection of Roger Ballard, 2003. CONDITION: Very good overall and “as found”. 17-1/4″ blade has dark iron patina, rounded point, nicks on edges. Crisp markings. Oak grip has hand worn patina. Ferrules are slightly askew from compression of grip, so often seen on this maker. Regardless, this is among the best of the examples extant with good collector history. 52703-9 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3499 Click here to view provenance |
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3500
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$6,325.00 |
RARE, FINE AND WELL-KNOWN IDENTIFIED LEWIS CRENSHAW MADE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE OF. GEORGE WASHINGTON SHACKLEFORD, COMPANY F, 2ND ALABAMA CAVALRY.This famous knife was made in Hope Hull, Alabama in the early Civil War. Three other examples are known, this being the finest and from direct family descent from George Washington Shackleford (1827-67). This knife is pictured and described on pgs 432-433 of The Antique Bowie Knife Book, Adams, Voyles, Moss, 1990. This massive knife is 20-1/2″ long with a 15-3/4″ spear-point blade with the orig scabbard, with Mr. Ballard’s hand drawn display card. PROVENANCE: Lewis Crenshaw, blacksmith, Hope Hull, AL, 1861; George Washington Shackleford, Company F, 2nd Alabama Cav, 1861-1865; James F. Shackleford, Trussville, AL; Tuscaloosa Historical Museum; Jim Blackburn Collection; Lifelong collection of Roger Ballard, 1989. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall with scattered staining and pitting. Oak slab grips retain a hand worn patina. Orig scabbard is sound but dry with flaking and craquelure and reduction near tip. 52703-6 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3500 Click here to view provenance |
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3501
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$10,350.00 |
VERY FINE, MASSIVE CONFEDERATE “ALABAMA” D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.This particular pattern Bowie is thought to have been made in Alabama as the handful of examples seem to originate there. This is no doubt the finest example known with orig scabbard in beautiful “as found” condition. This pattern is described on pg 48 of Confederate Bowie Knifes, Melton, Phillips & Sexton, 2012. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard’s hand drawn display card. PROVENANCE: Jim Blackburn Collection, Birmingham, AL; Lifelong collection of Roger Ballard. CONDITION: Fine overall. 14-1/4″ clip-point blade is an uncleaned, dark mottled grey/brown patina. Grip has hand worn patina and remnants of old varnish. Scabbard is sound and solid with craquelure and slight bending at tip. All-in-all, this is a superior example of a Confederate D-Guard Bowie. 52703-5 JS (4,000-5,000) – Lot 3501 Click here to view provenance |
