CONFEDERATE SABER BAYONET.

CONFEDERATE SABER BAYONET. This bayonet, thought to be made by Louis Froelich at the Confederate States Armory, Kenansville, North Carolina, is complete with its orig Confederate-made scabbard and frog. This is the only example of the Froelich scabbard we know of that has ever been sold at auction. Blade is 21-1/2″ long. Hilt, like other specimens, is ribbed and unmarked. Bayonet is missing spring and button. Scabbard is top sewn with brass throat and brass drag. Throat retains a teardrop-shaped frog button with its orig sewn frog. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate saber bayonet manufactured by Louis Froehlich of the Confederate States Armory in Kenansville, North Carolina in original scabbard. Long, 21½” blade with unstopped fuller extending from the ricasso to some 6” from the tip. The hilt is unmarked and is missing the stud lock and stud lock spring. The full length, original scabbard is top sewn with a brass throat and tip. The top throat has a teardrop-shaped stud to hold the waist belt frog, which is also present and still intact.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered staining and pitting. Blade is loose in hilt. Hilt has numerous dings and scratches and is missing spring and button. Scabbard body is solid but dry. Frog is solid, crazed, with some loss of black surface. Orig drag is resoldered/braised at seam and cleaned. Throat is untouched and exhibits nice patina. 4-31331 JS22 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1095	$10,350.00	CONFEDERATE SABER BAYONET. This bayonet, thought to be made by Louis Froelich at the Confederate States Armory, Kenansville, North Carolina, is complete with its orig Confederate-made scabbard and frog. This is the only example of the Froelich scabbard we know of that has ever been sold at auction. Blade is 21-1/2″ long. Hilt, like other specimens, is ribbed and unmarked. Bayonet is missing spring and button. Scabbard is top sewn with brass throat and brass drag. Throat retains a teardrop-shaped frog button with its orig sewn frog. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate saber bayonet manufactured by Louis Froehlich of the Confederate States Armory in Kenansville, North Carolina in original scabbard. Long, 21½” blade with unstopped fuller extending from the ricasso to some 6” from the tip. The hilt is unmarked and is missing the stud lock and stud lock spring. The full length, original scabbard is top sewn with a brass throat and tip. The top throat has a teardrop-shaped stud to hold the waist belt frog, which is also present and still intact.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered staining and pitting. Blade is loose in hilt. Hilt has numerous dings and scratches and is missing spring and button. Scabbard body is solid but dry. Frog is solid, crazed, with some loss of black surface. Orig drag is resoldered/braised at seam and cleaned. Throat is untouched and exhibits nice patina. 4-31331 JS22 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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