CONFEDERATE IMPORTED ENFIELD CUTLASS BAYONET.

CONFEDERATE IMPORTED ENFIELD CUTLASS BAYONET. SN 975. This is a rare example of a Confederate, serial numbered, blockade run, Model 1858 saber bayonet with massive 26-3/4″ blade. Like other English edged weapons of the period, basket is iron and grip is compressed leather held by iron pins. SN 975 is engraved on bolster. This number would have corresponded to a Model 1858 Blockade run English rifle with same SN. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Enfield cutlass bayonet with 27” blade and iron cup hilt. The pommel is engraved with the same size and style numbers found on the buttplate tang of Enfields imported to the Confederacy, in this case “975”.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray with large areas of pitting, though proofs and maker’s mark are still visible. Grips are intact, though chipped and shrunk. 4-31314 JS6 (1,000-2,000)

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
	1100	$1,150.00	CONFEDERATE IMPORTED ENFIELD CUTLASS BAYONET. SN 975. This is a rare example of a Confederate, serial numbered, blockade run, Model 1858 saber bayonet with massive 26-3/4″ blade. Like other English edged weapons of the period, basket is iron and grip is compressed leather held by iron pins. SN 975 is engraved on bolster. This number would have corresponded to a Model 1858 Blockade run English rifle with same SN. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Enfield cutlass bayonet with 27” blade and iron cup hilt. The pommel is engraved with the same size and style numbers found on the buttplate tang of Enfields imported to the Confederacy, in this case “975”.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray with large areas of pitting, though proofs and maker’s mark are still visible. Grips are intact, though chipped and shrunk. 4-31314 JS6 (1,000-2,000) 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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