CONFEDERATE TYLER, TEXAS MADE IRON HILTED SABER BAYONET IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD.

There is no doubt this is the finest example of the iron handled, flat bladed saber bayonets made at the Tyler, Texas Confederate gun works. This unique pattern is totally smooth with a birds head shaped pommel with 16 grooves cut into curved portion of handle. Over the years relic bayonets of this pattern have surfaced but this recent find January 2015 at OGCA produced the first known scabbard. The flat vertical loop on throat of scabbard mount is reminiscent of other Confederate western theater swords and edged weapons. This style attachment is not typical of any other manufacturer we know of. This example is in “fine as found” condition and would be difficult to upgrade. Several thousand rifles of various configurations were made at Tyler and it would be interesting to see which variant of the “Hill” or “Texas” rifle this bayonet was made to fit as inside diameter of muzzle ring measures just less then .90″. Very few rifles survive and none are known with bayonet lugs. Albert Hardin in his early 1964 text, The American Bayonet, notes the existence of this Confederate pattern but not knowing maker (p. 134, plate 113) and also notes the fact that the Confederate States were notoriously short of iron and this particular pattern was extremely well-made. Surviving records note that there may have been as many as 300 bayonets were delivered between November of 1863 through May of 1864. Tyler Texas CSA by William A. Albaugh, III, 1958.. Confederate Rifles & Muskets by John Murphy and Howard Madaus, 1996. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 20″ blade is grey overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting with some original luster and tool marks. Hilt retains functioning locking mechanism and has dark iron patina. Scabbard is sound and solid and slightly shrunk. Brass drag is missing its pins. Brass mounts have mottled patina with staining. Scabbard body is scuffed and crazed. 4-54469 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1423

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1423	$9,775.00	CONFEDERATE TYLER, TEXAS MADE IRON HILTED SABER BAYONET IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD. There is no doubt this is the finest example of the iron handled, flat bladed saber bayonets made at the Tyler, Texas Confederate gun works. This unique pattern is totally smooth with a birds head shaped pommel with 16 grooves cut into curved portion of handle. Over the years relic bayonets of this pattern have surfaced but this recent find January 2015 at OGCA produced the first known scabbard. The flat vertical loop on throat of scabbard mount is reminiscent of other Confederate western theater swords and edged weapons. This style attachment is not typical of any other manufacturer we know of. This example is in “fine as found” condition and would be difficult to upgrade. Several thousand rifles of various configurations were made at Tyler and it would be interesting to see which variant of the “Hill” or “Texas” rifle this bayonet was made to fit as inside diameter of muzzle ring measures just less then .90″. Very few rifles survive and none are known with bayonet lugs. Albert Hardin in his early 1964 text, The American Bayonet, notes the existence of this Confederate pattern but not knowing maker (p. 134, plate 113) and also notes the fact that the Confederate States were notoriously short of iron and this particular pattern was extremely well-made. Surviving records note that there may have been as many as 300 bayonets were delivered between November of 1863 through May of 1864. Tyler Texas CSA by William A. Albaugh, III, 1958.. Confederate Rifles & Muskets by John Murphy and Howard Madaus, 1996. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 20″ blade is grey overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting with some original luster and tool marks. Hilt retains functioning locking mechanism and has dark iron patina. Scabbard is sound and solid and slightly shrunk. Brass drag is missing its pins. Brass mounts have mottled patina with staining. Scabbard body is scuffed and crazed. 4-54469 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1423 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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CONFEDERATE TYLER, TEXAS MADE IRON HILTED SABER BAYONET IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD.