GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE 1863 DATED DAHLGREN BOWIE-BAYONET WITH SCABBARD.Unique Civil War Bowie-bayonet made for the Plymouth Navy rifle. 12" blade with 4" sharpened false edge. Marked "AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE. / MASS." on the left ricasso. "U.S.N. / D.R. / 1863." on the right, "DR" in an oval cartouche on top of the pommel. Excellent leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains most of its orig polish and luster. Markings are excellent. Wood grip has several dings, dents and cuts. Brass scabbard mounts and knife handle have medium mustard patinas. Scabbard body sound and solid retaining most of its finish with seam opening, missing one rivet to mounts. 52332-199 JS (2,000-3,000)