RARE CONFEDERATE LOUIS HAIMAN STAFF OFFICERS SWORD SIGNED “C.M. KINSEL” COLUMBUS GEORGIA.

SN NSN. This is one of only two Confederate swords known to me signed by C.M. Kinsel, the other is also a Louis Haiman product that is signed “C.M. KINSEL MECHANIC”. This is a most interesting sword that George Greene had identified as Confederate Naval Officers and displayed that way in museum though it is not named. Bill Albaugh in his book Confederate Arms also shows a staff sword that he identifies as a Naval engineer. This sword does have a Naval drag of US pattern 1852 and no doubt it’s been on sword for a very long time. The sword is marked on top of blade “C.M.K. COLUMBUS GA”. At this time we have little information on C.M. Kinsel other than working as a “mechanic” for Louis Haiman and also served as a Sgt in the Columbus Light Artillery. Regardless this is a beautiful “as found” sword in orig Haiman scabbard. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Sword measures 33-1/4″ overall with 27-1/2″ blade with etched patriotic panels measuring 18″ long on either side including panaple of arms on either side and “DEO VINDICE” in wreath as the central device. Blade overall is gray, dark with staining and pitting especially at tip. Markings on top of blade are easily discerned as can be seen in photos. Blade is missing its protective washer which causes hilt to be a bit loose. Grip retains most of its orig leather though there is a longitudinal crack on side facing knuckle bow where there is a glued repair to leather and underlying wood. Hilt retains a chocolate colored patina as does pommel. Accompanying orig scabbard has similar patination on drag that is found on hilt though top mounts are lighter being made from a different brass as stud rings have same rich chocolate red matching patina to hilt. Lead solder seamed scabbard has iron patina with pitting especially near drag, several dents and is missing throat but fits sword well. 4-54266 JS229 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 3277

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	3277	$17,250.00	RARE CONFEDERATE LOUIS HAIMAN STAFF OFFICERS SWORD SIGNED “C.M. KINSEL” COLUMBUS GEORGIA. SN NSN. This is one of only two Confederate swords known to me signed by C.M. Kinsel, the other is also a Louis Haiman product that is signed “C.M. KINSEL MECHANIC”. This is a most interesting sword that George Greene had identified as Confederate Naval Officers and displayed that way in museum though it is not named. Bill Albaugh in his book Confederate Arms also shows a staff sword that he identifies as a Naval engineer. This sword does have a Naval drag of US pattern 1852 and no doubt it’s been on sword for a very long time. The sword is marked on top of blade “C.M.K. COLUMBUS GA”. At this time we have little information on C.M. Kinsel other than working as a “mechanic” for Louis Haiman and also served as a Sgt in the Columbus Light Artillery. Regardless this is a beautiful “as found” sword in orig Haiman scabbard. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Sword measures 33-1/4″ overall with 27-1/2″ blade with etched patriotic panels measuring 18″ long on either side including panaple of arms on either side and “DEO VINDICE” in wreath as the central device. Blade overall is gray, dark with staining and pitting especially at tip. Markings on top of blade are easily discerned as can be seen in photos. Blade is missing its protective washer which causes hilt to be a bit loose. Grip retains most of its orig leather though there is a longitudinal crack on side facing knuckle bow where there is a glued repair to leather and underlying wood. Hilt retains a chocolate colored patina as does pommel. Accompanying orig scabbard has similar patination on drag that is found on hilt though top mounts are lighter being made from a different brass as stud rings have same rich chocolate red matching patina to hilt. Lead solder seamed scabbard has iron patina with pitting especially near drag, several dents and is missing throat but fits sword well. 4-54266 JS229 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 3277 Click here to view provenance 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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RARE CONFEDERATE LOUIS HAIMAN STAFF OFFICERS SWORD SIGNED “C.M. KINSEL” COLUMBUS GEORGIA.