CONFEDERATE SABER BAYONET.

CONFEDERATE SABER BAYONET. This bayonet has many characteristics of the Louis Froelich bayonets and could possibly be one of their products. Blade on this example is larger than on most known Froelichs at over 22″ long and 1-1/4″ wide. This bayonet appears in as found, “attic” condition. Sword retains scabbard with brass throat and drag, which fits bayonet well. Scabbard body is back sewn and is of unknown manufacture. Throat is affixed with brass wire. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate saber bayonet resembling those made by Froehlich at the Confederate States Armory in Kenansville, North Carolina, but with a wider, finer manufactured blade than found on Froehlich’s products. The hilt is, however, almost identical to the casting of the hilt on Froehlich’s bayonets. The blade is 22¼” long, well finished, about 1¼” wide and with an unstopped fuller running 1” from the crossguard to about 6” from the tip. The scabbard is original to this bayonet and is in sound condition.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Hilt exhibits good patina. Scabbard tip and throat exhibit numerous scratches and dents. Scabbard body has one central cut, approx. 1/2″ long. Scabbard surface is crazed and mottled. JS23 4-31329 JS23 (2,500-3,500)

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
	1096	$3,162.00	CONFEDERATE SABER BAYONET. This bayonet has many characteristics of the Louis Froelich bayonets and could possibly be one of their products. Blade on this example is larger than on most known Froelichs at over 22″ long and 1-1/4″ wide. This bayonet appears in as found, “attic” condition. Sword retains scabbard with brass throat and drag, which fits bayonet well. Scabbard body is back sewn and is of unknown manufacture. Throat is affixed with brass wire. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate saber bayonet resembling those made by Froehlich at the Confederate States Armory in Kenansville, North Carolina, but with a wider, finer manufactured blade than found on Froehlich’s products. The hilt is, however, almost identical to the casting of the hilt on Froehlich’s bayonets. The blade is 22¼” long, well finished, about 1¼” wide and with an unstopped fuller running 1” from the crossguard to about 6” from the tip. The scabbard is original to this bayonet and is in sound condition.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Hilt exhibits good patina. Scabbard tip and throat exhibit numerous scratches and dents. Scabbard body has one central cut, approx. 1/2″ long. Scabbard surface is crazed and mottled. JS23 4-31329 JS23 (2,500-3,500) 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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