CONFEDERATE JAMES CONNING STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD WITH TWO INSCRIPTIONS.

CONFEDERATE JAMES CONNING STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD WITH TWO INSCRIPTIONS. Fine example of a very scarce Confederate pattern staff and field officers sword. Sword is SN 228 and is maker marked on top mount “MADE BY JAMES CONNING MOBILE”. This sword has a 31″ long blade with un-stopped fuller, rounded on spine and back of blade, which was a typical and unique Conning feature. The blade and hilt both have matching serial numbers, 228. The top scabbard mount is also serial numbered 228, as is scabbard body. The top mount if inscribed in typical Conning script H.A. Lowe. There is no definitive Confederate officer found with that name, however, there was a Texan named Hannibal A. Lowe who served in the Texas Militia from 1837-1839, he was later in the Kansas Militia prior to the war. Captain H.A. Lowe with a force of 50 pro-slavery South Carolinian’s was attacked by General Henry Lang during the Kansas border wars leading up to this story, it is possible Lowe continued in Confederate service.It is interesting that this sword is illustrated in Dan Hartzler’s book “Inscribed Confederate Swords and Revolvers” and is also mentioned as being owned by William Albaugh in his book “Confederate Swords“. This exact sword may be one of the earliest advertised Confederate swords for sale in that it appears in an ad in “Confederate Veteran Magazine” dated 1907. Regardless of who the names on this sword are, this is a fine example with a beautiful grip and hilt. Accompanying this sword is a portfolio of copies of documents pertaining to the history of this sword and the maker. PROVENANCE: William Albaugh. CONDITION: Sword overall is in very good condition with a gray blade with scattered staining retaining orig washer. Hilt retains strong traces of orig hilt with good orig yellow patina. Grip is excellent retaining all orig leather, though scuffed and worn at several high points, orig twisted brass wire is complete and tight. Scabbard mounts are dented, dinged and scratched. The drag and middle mount are dissimilar in manufacturer and patina from the orig top mount, which is serial numbered, inscribed and maker marked. The leather scabbard body is orig and intact, thought there is a large crack between middle mount and drag. There is scattered crazing and cracking overall. 4-44096 JS161 (9,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2162	$9,775.00	CONFEDERATE JAMES CONNING STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD WITH TWO INSCRIPTIONS. Fine example of a very scarce Confederate pattern staff and field officers sword. Sword is SN 228 and is maker marked on top mount “MADE BY JAMES CONNING MOBILE”. This sword has a 31″ long blade with un-stopped fuller, rounded on spine and back of blade, which was a typical and unique Conning feature. The blade and hilt both have matching serial numbers, 228. The top scabbard mount is also serial numbered 228, as is scabbard body. The top mount if inscribed in typical Conning script H.A. Lowe. There is no definitive Confederate officer found with that name, however, there was a Texan named Hannibal A. Lowe who served in the Texas Militia from 1837-1839, he was later in the Kansas Militia prior to the war. Captain H.A. Lowe with a force of 50 pro-slavery South Carolinian’s was attacked by General Henry Lang during the Kansas border wars leading up to this story, it is possible Lowe continued in Confederate service.It is interesting that this sword is illustrated in Dan Hartzler’s book “Inscribed Confederate Swords and Revolvers” and is also mentioned as being owned by William Albaugh in his book “Confederate Swords“. This exact sword may be one of the earliest advertised Confederate swords for sale in that it appears in an ad in “Confederate Veteran Magazine” dated 1907. Regardless of who the names on this sword are, this is a fine example with a beautiful grip and hilt. Accompanying this sword is a portfolio of copies of documents pertaining to the history of this sword and the maker. PROVENANCE: William Albaugh. CONDITION: Sword overall is in very good condition with a gray blade with scattered staining retaining orig washer. Hilt retains strong traces of orig hilt with good orig yellow patina. Grip is excellent retaining all orig leather, though scuffed and worn at several high points, orig twisted brass wire is complete and tight. Scabbard mounts are dented, dinged and scratched. The drag and middle mount are dissimilar in manufacturer and patina from the orig top mount, which is serial numbered, inscribed and maker marked. The leather scabbard body is orig and intact, thought there is a large crack between middle mount and drag. There is scattered crazing and cracking overall. 4-44096 JS161 (9,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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