MODEL 1855 SABER-BAYONET IN CONFEDERATE SCABBARD.

Confederates utilized lots of Model 1855 rifles and even copied this bayonet for several patterns including those for their Fayetteville Rifles and Georgia Armory Rifles. We don’t believe this bayonet is Confederate manufactured, however it has a few interesting features including a small “JB” or “JP” inspector’s stamp on hilt. The scabbard appears more typical of Confederate manufacture with sewn throat and sewn belt loop. Most interesting is a small iron buckle sewn into seam for attachment. We have little doubt this was a bayonet and scabbard carried during the Civil War most likely by a Confederate soldier. This bayonet and scabbard do have a wonderful look and feel, no wonder Mr. Flayderman kept this in his small eclectic collection of military bayonets. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass hilt has yellow patina with complete locking mechanism. Initials “FR” are crudely scratched above inspector’s mark on flat side of hilt. Scabbard is sound and solid though scuffed and missing finish over about half of its surface. Belt loop has been reattached by use of a couple loops of brass wire where broken. Little iron buckle is orig and appears matching to condition of rest of scabbard with rust and pitting. Scabbard has shrunk with age and there is about a 3/8″ gap. 4-51198 JS21 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2129

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2129	$1,437.50	MODEL 1855 SABER-BAYONET IN CONFEDERATE SCABBARD. Confederates utilized lots of Model 1855 rifles and even copied this bayonet for several patterns including those for their Fayetteville Rifles and Georgia Armory Rifles. We don’t believe this bayonet is Confederate manufactured, however it has a few interesting features including a small “JB” or “JP” inspector’s stamp on hilt. The scabbard appears more typical of Confederate manufacture with sewn throat and sewn belt loop. Most interesting is a small iron buckle sewn into seam for attachment. We have little doubt this was a bayonet and scabbard carried during the Civil War most likely by a Confederate soldier. This bayonet and scabbard do have a wonderful look and feel, no wonder Mr. Flayderman kept this in his small eclectic collection of military bayonets. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass hilt has yellow patina with complete locking mechanism. Initials “FR” are crudely scratched above inspector’s mark on flat side of hilt. Scabbard is sound and solid though scuffed and missing finish over about half of its surface. Belt loop has been reattached by use of a couple loops of brass wire where broken. Little iron buckle is orig and appears matching to condition of rest of scabbard with rust and pitting. Scabbard has shrunk with age and there is about a 3/8″ gap. 4-51198 JS21 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2129 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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MODEL 1855 SABER-BAYONET IN CONFEDERATE SCABBARD.