RARE BOYLE & GAMBLE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE WITH SHEATH.

RARE BOYLE & GAMBLE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. Early 1860’s Boyle & Gamble side knife with 9-3/16″ clip point blade that has a 4-1/2″ back grind with thin elliptical iron handguard. It is 1-5/8″ at the ricasso, 14″ overall length. The handle is of smooth rectangular walnut with the tang through the butt and peened over a copper washer. Accompanied by an orig russet brown leather sheath with stitched edge. Boyle & Gamble was the most prolific of Confederate edged weapon makers, best known for their fine swords. This knife, although unmarked, is unquestionably by Boyle & Gamble and a very desirable Confederate item. This knife is from the Collection of Lee Hadaway, author of the book The Confederate Bowie Knife Guide. PROVENANCE: Lee Hadaway Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Blade & handguard retain a dark gray/brown patina with light to moderate pitting. Edge of blade has a few small dings in one area. Handle is sound with smooth hand worn patina and a few very minor, very old nicks & scratches. Sheath is basically sound, although dry & stiff with a break near the tip and some crackling on the rolled edge and some other minor cracks, and a small hole at the throat and overall retains most of its orig russet brown finish. 4-31658 JR424 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1377	$4,600.00	RARE BOYLE & GAMBLE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. Early 1860’s Boyle & Gamble side knife with 9-3/16″ clip point blade that has a 4-1/2″ back grind with thin elliptical iron handguard. It is 1-5/8″ at the ricasso, 14″ overall length. The handle is of smooth rectangular walnut with the tang through the butt and peened over a copper washer. Accompanied by an orig russet brown leather sheath with stitched edge. Boyle & Gamble was the most prolific of Confederate edged weapon makers, best known for their fine swords. This knife, although unmarked, is unquestionably by Boyle & Gamble and a very desirable Confederate item. This knife is from the Collection of Lee Hadaway, author of the book The Confederate Bowie Knife Guide. PROVENANCE: Lee Hadaway Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Blade & handguard retain a dark gray/brown patina with light to moderate pitting. Edge of blade has a few small dings in one area. Handle is sound with smooth hand worn patina and a few very minor, very old nicks & scratches. Sheath is basically sound, although dry & stiff with a break near the tip and some crackling on the rolled edge and some other minor cracks, and a small hole at the throat and overall retains most of its orig russet brown finish. 4-31658 JR424 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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