GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
VERY RARE CONFEDERATE BRASS HANDLED GEORGIA ARMORY BAYONET IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD AND FROG.There are no more than 5 or 6 brass handled Georgia Armory bayonets known and this is possibly the only example in an orig scabbard. The Georgia Armory in Milledgeville, Georgia produced rifles and bayonets of the US 1855 pattern of which only a few survive. Bayonet measures 21-1/2" and 26-1/2" overall. Bayonet is deeply marked on ricasso "GA ARMORY 1862". There is an initial and number "1" stamped in lug channel which is potentially the SN as the only other SNs on these brass handled bayonets are 2-digit and "32" being the highest SN known. There are initials "ATF" stamped in pommel of unknown origin but are possibly an inspector. Later 1863 produced Georgia Armory bayonets have wood slab grips. You may never find a Georgia Armory rifle but this is your opportunity to buy one of the rarest and finest examples of its saber bayonet. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Collection of James Maconkey. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is grey with areas of pitting. Brass hilt exhibits mustard colored patina. Tin mounted scabbard is in matching very good condition as is frog. Both sound and sturdy. 49442-18 JS (12,000-16,000)