CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE AND OLD COUNTRY RIFLE AND ACCESSORIES IDENTIFIED TO 2ND VIRGINIA CAVALRY, CSA.

CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE AND OLD COUNTRY RIFLE AND ACCESSORIES IDENTIFIED TO 2ND VIRGINIA CAVALRY, CSA. This grouping consists of a wonderful massive Confederate D-guard Bowie with 12″ clip point blade which is almost 2″ at its widest with tin-tipped original brown leather scabbard. Also included in this group is a percussion rifle with 47-1/2″ octagon bbl and is 54 caliber smooth bore. I doubt many country rifles were made in this caliber so this was probably bored out for the war. Gun is brass mounted, part of triggerguard is broken off as can be seen by open mortise a few inches behind triggerguard. Stock is made from maple and has brass furniture. Bbl is marked “WH” which could be either the maker’s mark or owner’s initials. William Hancock is listed in the 1850 Fredericksburg, Virginia, census as being born in 1820 and his son, John Hancock, being 7 years old in 1850 census. A small 7-1/2″ powder horn is nicely carved “J H Hancock was bornd 1844”. This powder horn was found along with a leather 9″ x 8″ hunting bag which is in good condition though missing carrying strap. There is a 2″ tear on back of bag where strap was originally attached. Bag has central decorated device and an incised line around inside flap. Horn fits in bag nicely. Our consignor obtained all four of these objects from the same Virginia estate. The Bowie knife is fine condition overall with a bright blade. Blade has scattered areas of rust and pitting but most of the blade still exhibits original finishing marks and shine. The well made brown leather scabbard has a 3-1/2″ tin soldered tip. There is an incised line decoration around perimeter of scabbard and a 1-1/2″ reinforced throat. Fits knife with a 1/8″ gap, due to normal shrinkage. Two piece wooden grips are retained by two iron pins. There is an old braised repair to guard at junction just over 1″ past pommel. Records of Private John Hancock and Private William Hancock of the 2nd Virginia Cavalry accompany this grouping. The 2nd Virginia Cavalry fought in many major battles, including Sharpsburg, Manassas, Gettysburg, and Fredericksburg. CONDITION: As described above. 4-35841 (12,000-18,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	2545	$0.00	CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE AND OLD COUNTRY RIFLE AND ACCESSORIES IDENTIFIED TO 2ND VIRGINIA CAVALRY, CSA. This grouping consists of a wonderful massive Confederate D-guard Bowie with 12″ clip point blade which is almost 2″ at its widest with tin-tipped original brown leather scabbard. Also included in this group is a percussion rifle with 47-1/2″ octagon bbl and is 54 caliber smooth bore. I doubt many country rifles were made in this caliber so this was probably bored out for the war. Gun is brass mounted, part of triggerguard is broken off as can be seen by open mortise a few inches behind triggerguard. Stock is made from maple and has brass furniture. Bbl is marked “WH” which could be either the maker’s mark or owner’s initials. William Hancock is listed in the 1850 Fredericksburg, Virginia, census as being born in 1820 and his son, John Hancock, being 7 years old in 1850 census. A small 7-1/2″ powder horn is nicely carved “J H Hancock was bornd 1844”. This powder horn was found along with a leather 9″ x 8″ hunting bag which is in good condition though missing carrying strap. There is a 2″ tear on back of bag where strap was originally attached. Bag has central decorated device and an incised line around inside flap. Horn fits in bag nicely. Our consignor obtained all four of these objects from the same Virginia estate. The Bowie knife is fine condition overall with a bright blade. Blade has scattered areas of rust and pitting but most of the blade still exhibits original finishing marks and shine. The well made brown leather scabbard has a 3-1/2″ tin soldered tip. There is an incised line decoration around perimeter of scabbard and a 1-1/2″ reinforced throat. Fits knife with a 1/8″ gap, due to normal shrinkage. Two piece wooden grips are retained by two iron pins. There is an old braised repair to guard at junction just over 1″ past pommel. Records of Private John Hancock and Private William Hancock of the 2nd Virginia Cavalry accompany this grouping. The 2nd Virginia Cavalry fought in many major battles, including Sharpsburg, Manassas, Gettysburg, and Fredericksburg. CONDITION: As described above. 4-35841 (12,000-18,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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