EXTREMELY RARE THOMAS, GRISWOLD NEW ORLEANS SABER BAYONET

EXTREMELY RARE THOMAS, GRISWOLD NEW ORLEANS SABER BAYONET. This is one of only two known maker marked Thomas, Griswold & Company’s “Confederate Rifle Factory” bayonets. These bayonets, like their rifles, are copies of Enfield patterns. This bayonet emulates other Enfield patterns though substituting brass for iron in hilt and checkered wood instead of compressed leather the English used. This bayonet is in beautiful condition and fits the unique Thomas, Griswold rifle in previous lot though the muzzle is smaller on this “exhibition grade” unique example. The stud fits and locks correctly and tightly with muzzle flush with muzzle ring though there is a gap between barrel and ring diameters due to the deluxe taper of barrel on this gun. There are known unmarked examples of Confederate made Enfield rifles which were thought to be products of Cook & Brother of New Orleans. This bayonet most likely would fit one of these very rare guns (we could not locate one) tightly without the “deluxe tapered barrel of the previous lot. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. The blade is gray with staining and pitting, marking are crisp and well struck. Brass has good yellow patina. Wood checkered grips are tightly pinned and checkering is crisp. 4-45146 JS (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2378	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE THOMAS, GRISWOLD NEW ORLEANS SABER BAYONET. This is one of only two known maker marked Thomas, Griswold & Company’s “Confederate Rifle Factory” bayonets. These bayonets, like their rifles, are copies of Enfield patterns. This bayonet emulates other Enfield patterns though substituting brass for iron in hilt and checkered wood instead of compressed leather the English used. This bayonet is in beautiful condition and fits the unique Thomas, Griswold rifle in previous lot though the muzzle is smaller on this “exhibition grade” unique example. The stud fits and locks correctly and tightly with muzzle flush with muzzle ring though there is a gap between barrel and ring diameters due to the deluxe taper of barrel on this gun. There are known unmarked examples of Confederate made Enfield rifles which were thought to be products of Cook & Brother of New Orleans. This bayonet most likely would fit one of these very rare guns (we could not locate one) tightly without the “deluxe tapered barrel of the previous lot. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. The blade is gray with staining and pitting, marking are crisp and well struck. Brass has good yellow patina. Wood checkered grips are tightly pinned and checkering is crisp. 4-45146 JS (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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