GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
UNIQUE CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S SWORD "CSA" IN POMMEL.This is the only example of this unique sword to ever be seen. It is fine and as found. Of unknown manufacture, but many details make us believe it is Western manufacture, possibly made by Leech & Rigdon of Columbus, MS in that the pommel style sure emulates theirs. The scabbard also has a scalloped design with stamped decoration in the leather similar but not identical to any Leech product. The crude floral casting in hilt is reminiscent of no other maker as is the cast or cut CSA decoration on bottom of pommel. Regardless of manufacture this is the only example extant and it is in beautiful "as found" condition with rich patina and bright well-made heavy blade. SIZE: CONDITION: 30-3/4" blade has unstopped fuller with no ricasso. 1-1/4" wide and over 1/3" thick. Sword still retains its protective washer and strong traces of gilt wash on hilt, pommel & scabbard mounts. Blade overall is bright with areas of staining & pitting, especially last 3" which are darker & more pitted where scabbard is missing its drag, though leather is mostly complete. Brass hilt, pommel & scabbard mounts have mustard colored patinas with scattered dark stains. Scabbard is unsewn for much of its length. Scabbard mounts missing their retaining pins. Middle mount missing its ring stud. Grip retains most of its orig leather grip wrap, worn & scuffed at high areas with thick iron wire wrap which has iron patina & pitting. 48979-3 JS (12,000-15,000)