UNIQUE “W.J. MCELROY” CONFEDERATE CLOVER LEAF PIKE HEAD WITH ORIGINAL RECEIPT.

SN NSN. This is the single rarest of all Confederate pole arms. This clover leaf pike head which is accompanied by its orig August 23, 1861 McElroy receipt is pictured in William Allbaugh’s Photographic Supplements to Confederate Swords. This is McElroy’s only known marked sample and it was delivered to N.C. Munroe an agent for the state government of Georgia and later a soldier in Macon’s 66th GA. Inf. who had requested pikes to be made for state defense. It is known that McElroy had delivered 210 pikes April 19, 1862 and these pole arms are seen from time to time but this is the only known specimen marked. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Measures 20-5/8″ overall with blade 10-3/8″, 2-3/16″ wide with 6-3/4″ cross guard. Makers mark “W.J. McELROY & CO/MACON GA” is the same mark seen on McElroy bowie knives less the “& Co” which only five or six specimens are known. Pole arm head has remnants of old gold paint where once no doubt displayed as a trophy. Surface under paint is overall brown with iron patina, rust and pitting. Retaining very sharp edges on all points of cross guard and main blade. Points of each which have been dulled from impact. Accompanying receipt measures 6-3/8″ x 4″ is complete with dark ink easily discerned. 4-54263 JS218 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3287

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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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3287	$5,750.00	UNIQUE “W.J. MCELROY” CONFEDERATE CLOVER LEAF PIKE HEAD WITH ORIGINAL RECEIPT. SN NSN. This is the single rarest of all Confederate pole arms. This clover leaf pike head which is accompanied by its orig August 23, 1861 McElroy receipt is pictured in William Allbaugh’s Photographic Supplements to Confederate Swords. This is McElroy’s only known marked sample and it was delivered to N.C. Munroe an agent for the state government of Georgia and later a soldier in Macon’s 66th GA. Inf. who had requested pikes to be made for state defense. It is known that McElroy had delivered 210 pikes April 19, 1862 and these pole arms are seen from time to time but this is the only known specimen marked. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Measures 20-5/8″ overall with blade 10-3/8″, 2-3/16″ wide with 6-3/4″ cross guard. Makers mark “W.J. McELROY & CO/MACON GA” is the same mark seen on McElroy bowie knives less the “& Co” which only five or six specimens are known. Pole arm head has remnants of old gold paint where once no doubt displayed as a trophy. Surface under paint is overall brown with iron patina, rust and pitting. Retaining very sharp edges on all points of cross guard and main blade. Points of each which have been dulled from impact. Accompanying receipt measures 6-3/8″ x 4″ is complete with dark ink easily discerned. 4-54263 JS218 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3287 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 “W.J. MCELROY” CONFEDERATE CLOVER LEAF PIKE HEAD WITH ORIGINAL RECEIPT.