GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
FINE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE WITH TOOLED SCABBARD.Well made 15" side knife with large 10-1/4" blade, 1-3/4" wide, .20" thick, 4-1/2" clip point. Accompanying brass mounted scabbard has large brass throat with two carrying loops and has unusual floral tooled design. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Pictured on pg 153 James R. Johnson, "Accoutrements"; Ex-R. E. Neville Collection; Fairhope, Alabama Auction, April 15, 1997; Wayne McNeese Collection, 1997. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is overall grey/brown with staining and pitting. 3" iron cross guard has similar iron patina. Wood grips are sound and solid, well fit, retained by mix of brass and iron pins. Accompanying scabbard is missing brass tip and throat is missing its retaining pins. 50427-10 JS (4,000-6,000)