GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
EXTREMELY RARE FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MADE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE ETCHED "SOUTHERN RIGHTS" CAPTURED AT THE BATTLE OF FIVE FORKS.This exact knife is featured on pg 193 of Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips and Sexton and is one of only 2 known signed "ROBERT REGISTER, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA" made Bowie's. This knife is 15" overall with 10" blade and turned wood handle with a well made shaped iron pommel. "Robert Register was a blacksmith born in Cumberland County, North Carolina, in 1824. He likely was a specialist in some are of his craft, as his knives are extremely well made. Two are known as of this writing, identical in form. This fine example of Register's work shows why he was no ordinary blacksmith. The blade tang is filed to a cone shape, which neatly matches the grip (there is no washer). Along with Register's name and location, the ricasso is etched with an often seen patriotic slogan "Southern Rights". The scabbard had dual belt loops, one is now missing. A very worn paper capture label reads "Trophy ____ from Battle of 5 ___" presumed to be the Battle of Five Forks which would indicate a very late-war capture". SIZE: PROVENANCE: Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is still quite sharp showing orig tool marks. Overall bright/grey with discernible makers mark and patriotic motto. Scabbard sound with scuffing, capture label only partially present as can be seen in photos. 49442-17 JS (15,000-18,000)