Image Lot Price Description

521
$5,462.00

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD. Made by E.J. Johnston & Co., Macon, GA, 19” double fuller wasp-waisted blade. Guard with small maker’s mark stamped on cross guard “E.J. Johnston, Macon, GA”. In leather scabbard with brass throat and brass drag and leather frog, this is a fine example of this rare marked Confederate short sword. The scabbard could be orig to the period of use but is not the scabbard normally associated with this maker. CONDITION: Blade is gray with areas of heavy pitting; washer is replaced. 4-54492 JS43 (6,000-7,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005
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