GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SCARCE CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SABER WITH "C" & "S" IN OPPOSITE QUILLONS.This is an orig example of a highly reproduced Civil War artillery short sword thought by some collectors to have been made Leech & Rigdon in Columbus, Mississippi and by others by Burger of Richmond, Virginia. Regardless who made these, excavated specimens are most common to Western theater and this example appears to be possibly an early battlefield pick-up. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard's hand drawn display card. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of Roger Ballard. CONDITION: 18" blade is heavily pitted with old sharpening marks and dark iron patina. Hilt has dark mustard/chocolate patina. 52703-10 JS (2,000-3,000)