FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. 31″ “pen knife” style blade is typical of New Orleans and French made swords. Blade shows remnants of etching on ricasso and spine. Blade is hand-forged, showing uneven fullers and waves in blade. Brass hilt is a copy of a Model 1850 foot. Scabbard is brass mounted, back sewn leather. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate foot officer’s sword. Small fuller blade with unstopped fuller and “pen knife” cut for blade.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Leather grip and wire wrap are very good and complete, exhibiting wear only at high spots. Brass hilt exhibits nice patina. Blade is gray with areas of pitting, old grinding, and recoloring. Scabbard is a reproduction. 4-31388 JS5 (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
	1171	$2,012.00	FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. 31″ “pen knife” style blade is typical of New Orleans and French made swords. Blade shows remnants of etching on ricasso and spine. Blade is hand-forged, showing uneven fullers and waves in blade. Brass hilt is a copy of a Model 1850 foot. Scabbard is brass mounted, back sewn leather. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate foot officer’s sword. Small fuller blade with unstopped fuller and “pen knife” cut for blade.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Leather grip and wire wrap are very good and complete, exhibiting wear only at high spots. Brass hilt exhibits nice patina. Blade is gray with areas of pitting, old grinding, and recoloring. Scabbard is a reproduction. 4-31388 JS5 (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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