UNIQUE MASSIVE D-GUARD CUTLASS MADE AT THE COLUMBUS NAVAL IRON WORKS WITH TARRED CANVAS SCABBARD.

SN NSN. This 24″ D-guard bowie (cutlass) is stamped “A McALLISTER” four times with a single die. McAllister was a mechanic working at the Columbus Iron Works. The Columbus Iron Works which had large industrial capacity prior to the Civil War and one of the few iron works in the Deep South was leased to the Confederate Government in 1862 and converted to the C.S. Naval Iron Works becoming the largest manufacturer of naval machinery within the Confederacy. They produced engines for several ironclads and the rebuilt CSS Chattahoochee is on display at the Naval Museum in Columbus now where it was salvaged after being sunk in the river at Columbus. This wonderful massive Confederate knife is the only known example of its type and the accompanying scabbard is no doubt a Columbus product also as several companies produced tarred canvas accoutrements including scabbards for other Confederate cutlasses also made in Columbus. This knife and scabbard are pictured and described on a full page in Collecting the Confederacy by Shannon Pritchard. Pritchard makes note that traces of gold paint can still be found on this relic indicating that it was taken home as a souvenir and displayed possibly in a veteran’s hall. No doubt Mr. Pritchard is correct in his assessment. A most unusual feature of this knife was the use a wood grip with bark attached which I don’t recall seeing on any knife before. I cannot identify the type of wood but it made an impressive grip. If you ever wanted a Columbus Iron Works cutlass this is your only opportunity. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good overall. 19″ blade is 1-7/8″ wide and a hefty .38″ thick. Knife overall is 24″ with a heavy cast guard no doubt typical of other iron work produced at the CS Naval Iron Works. Iron is overall pitted with traces of gold paint. Blade has old tool marks and the point is rounded. Bark covered grip is sound and solid with about a 1″ square reduction of bark and a 2″ crack. Accompanying rare scabbard is in fine condition and fits knife quite well. 4-54264 JS266 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3280

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	3280	$6,900.00	UNIQUE MASSIVE D-GUARD CUTLASS MADE AT THE COLUMBUS NAVAL IRON WORKS WITH TARRED CANVAS SCABBARD. SN NSN. This 24″ D-guard bowie (cutlass) is stamped “A McALLISTER” four times with a single die. McAllister was a mechanic working at the Columbus Iron Works. The Columbus Iron Works which had large industrial capacity prior to the Civil War and one of the few iron works in the Deep South was leased to the Confederate Government in 1862 and converted to the C.S. Naval Iron Works becoming the largest manufacturer of naval machinery within the Confederacy. They produced engines for several ironclads and the rebuilt CSS Chattahoochee is on display at the Naval Museum in Columbus now where it was salvaged after being sunk in the river at Columbus. This wonderful massive Confederate knife is the only known example of its type and the accompanying scabbard is no doubt a Columbus product also as several companies produced tarred canvas accoutrements including scabbards for other Confederate cutlasses also made in Columbus. This knife and scabbard are pictured and described on a full page in Collecting the Confederacy by Shannon Pritchard. Pritchard makes note that traces of gold paint can still be found on this relic indicating that it was taken home as a souvenir and displayed possibly in a veteran’s hall. No doubt Mr. Pritchard is correct in his assessment. A most unusual feature of this knife was the use a wood grip with bark attached which I don’t recall seeing on any knife before. I cannot identify the type of wood but it made an impressive grip. If you ever wanted a Columbus Iron Works cutlass this is your only opportunity. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good overall. 19″ blade is 1-7/8″ wide and a hefty .38″ thick. Knife overall is 24″ with a heavy cast guard no doubt typical of other iron work produced at the CS Naval Iron Works. Iron is overall pitted with traces of gold paint. Blade has old tool marks and the point is rounded. Bark covered grip is sound and solid with about a 1″ square reduction of bark and a 2″ crack. Accompanying rare scabbard is in fine condition and fits knife quite well. 4-54264 JS266 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3280 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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UNIQUE MASSIVE D-GUARD CUTLASS MADE AT THE COLUMBUS NAVAL IRON WORKS WITH TARRED CANVAS SCABBARD.