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C343. CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS: This is believed to be a newly discovered Confederate Naval Cutlass. The brass hilt and pommel cap is the style use for a cavalry saber and is crude with casting flaws and file marks. The grip is leather with the original wire removed just like the Union Model 1860 Cutlass. The 26 1/2 X 1 1/2-inch blade has a single slightly wavy fuller, and the number 316 is stamped on the front face of the guard. The guard has a nice dark mustard reddish-brown patina, and the blade has an even gray patina except the top near the guard, which has dark brown patina from exposer resulting from shrinkage of the leather scabbard. About 1/2 inch of the blade has been exposed a very long time to get this color. The scabbard leather is firm with strong stitching; the drag looks to be from a Mississippi Rifle bayonet; and the brass top mount and throat have a steel band and ring common to a cavalry scabbard. The number 354 is stamped on the reverse side of the top mount. The quality of this cutlass is such that it could have been made in New Orleans or Memphis, which also accounts for its scarcity since these cities fell early in the war. The top mount brass and throat are similar to other Leech & Rigdon produced scabbard. Shipping & Insurance included. $1900.00
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C593. CONFEDERATE BLACKSMITH D-GUARD BOWIE WITH TIN SHEATH: This is a Confederate Blacksmith made D-Guard bowie with its original tin sheath. The knife is 19 3/4 inches long with a 15 1/4" X 7/8" wide blade, and is wavy with nice filling marks. The steel guard is tightly penned to the walnut grip, which has two brass ferrules. The grip has a very detailed circular line designed. The tin sheath is two piece with a top & bottom seam; a tin reinforced throat; and a tin strap on the reverse side to hold a carry ring. The size and weigh of this bowie makes it a more manageable fighting knife. Shipping & Insurance included. $1900.00
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C569. CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE: This Confederate Bowie Knife is 16 1/4 inches long with a 11 3/8-inch x 2 1/8-inch-wide spear-point diamond shaped blade. It has an iron cross guard with 20 notches, 10 to each side, and slab wood grips attached with 4 brass pins. The grips are tight with no movement, but each has some wood loss. This well-crafted knife! The blade has a dark brown patina with period sharpening and several nicks. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00
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C571. CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE MADE FROM A CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD: This is another Confederate side knife, which I purchased from Brian Alkins of Rebel Relics back in July at the Doswell Virginia show and finally was got it home to post it. It was made from Confederate short artillery sword with the blade being reduced in length and the end of the cross guard being removed. It is 16 1/4 inch long with a 10 1/2-inch spear point blade. It is tight with no movement! The grip has casting flaws and the cross-guard ends were period removed, why I do not know. The blade has casting flaws, filling marks, and was period sharpened. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00
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C575. DEWITT "SNAKE” PATTERN GUARD SWORD: Abraham Henry De Witt was a jeweler in Columbus, Georgia when the Civil War began. He was a die-hard Rebel for the remainder of his life, even naming his son Robert Lee De Witt. Like all Southerners, De Witt’s thoughts turned to defense of his adopted homeland. So, he opened an arms manufactory in Columbus, GA and his company shared an eight-story building with arms makers Greenwood & Grey, and Louis Haiman. Though it was known that De Witt enjoyed such success in the early War that he built a two-story factory to expand his sword production, very few of his swords are recognized. William Albaugh wrote in 1963 that, "Only one particular type of DeWitt’s products has surfaced.” Mr. Albaugh was referring to the rare De Witt made "Snake” pattern guard sword that has long been recognized as having been aDe Witt product.
This De Witt "Snake” pattern guard sword has greatuntouched patina on the guard and pommel cap and recently was discovered in Georgia. It is all original to include the leather blade washer; the brown leather grip and double twisted wire. The scabbard fits perfect to the sword and looks original to the sword, but is an import. The leather is strong and all three mounts have a deep dark reddish-brown patina that matches well to the hilt. The unstopped fuller blade is grey with pitting with no visible etching, and is pinned tight at the undisturbed pommel cap. All in all, a decent example of a scarce Confederate Foot Officers sword. Shipping & Insurance included. $7900.00
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C576. HAIMANN CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD: This is a Confederate Haiman Cavalry Saber made by L. Haiman & Brother, Columbus, Georgia. Louis Haiman and his brother Elijah operated in Columbus Georgia throughout the entire Civil War, and their sabers are easily identifiable by the distinct shape of the hilt; the material and heavy wire used on the grip; and the blade casting flaws. Most of the sabers have a lapped-seam scabbard as this example, however; many are missing some lead, where as this one is 100% complete. The brass hilt has a nice rich patina; 95% original leather and 100% original heavy wire. The scabbard has some minor bents and bumps, but overall, an outstanding example. In general, the condition is excellent to near-mint! Shipping & Insurance included. $4900.00
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C584. CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: This is a Confederate Cavalry Officers saber with a Thomas Griswold hilt, a Leech & Rigdon scabbard; and a Confederate blade believe to be a Leech & Rigdon blade produced late in the war. Thomas Griswold was out of New Orleans and Leech & Rigdon was located initially in Memphis. Both locations also had other retailers who sold swords, just like merchants up north, and most likely purchased sword components from both for fabrication. We know Thomas Griswold was forced to close when New Orleans fell, and it is reasonable to assume parts were shipped out prior to the city’s capitulation. With the capture of Forts Henry and Donelson in the spring of 1862 and the subsequent fall of the state of Tennessee into Union hands, Leech and Rigdon was forced to relocate their business to Columbus, Mississippi and build a factory adjacent to the Confederate Briarfield Arsenal. Later in 1862, with Sherman making a threat to Mississippi, the Confederate Government decided to relocate the arsenal to Selma, Alabama. Leech and Rigdon relocated with the Arsenal and remained in Selma for a short period. In March of 1863 Leech and Rigdon separated from the arsenal and moved their operations to Goldsboro, Georgia. It is unknown as to everything they made, and this saber is a great example of what happens when resources became scarce and quality suffers. This hilt is clearly Thomas Griswold with its distinct pommel cap and guard with casting flaws, and a grip with 95% original leather and 100% original double twisted brass wire. The Leech & Rigdon scabbard is high quality with brass mounts and drag that have a bead design and all screws. The throat piece has the internal blade retention tabs common to Leech & Rigdon, and the original wood liner is intact. The blade perfectly fits the scabbard; has a fuller designed, but unmarked with large casting flaws at the base. It has a dark brown patina. The blade is tight and there is no movement in the hilt. The blade washer is old leather, but not sure if period. Shipping & Insurance included. $8900.00
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C586. IDENTIFIED VIRGINIA 9th CAVALRY - CONFEDERATE BRASS HILT PATTERN 1853 CAVALRY SWORD: This Mole marked Confederate Brass Hilt Pattern 1853 Cavalry Saber was discovered in a home in Richmond Virginia with the remnants of an officer’s silk sash tied through the ring mounts. The sash is very dry; fragile and in a poor condition with holes and only one remaining tassel, and is powdery to touch and must be handled withcare. However, it is a strong indication the saber belonged to an officer.
On the top front are the initials R H P “RHP.”
A search of the Civil War data base found only one cavalry officer from Virginia with these initials: Robert Henry Pratt.
By profession, Robert Heny Pratt was a dentist when he initially enlisted in the Virginia 40th Infantry, but a few months later accepted a commission in “K” Company, Virginia 9th Cavalry.
He was listed as:
Wounded 9/13/1863 Culpeper Court House, VA (Gunshot wound in left hand)
Detached 10/15/1863 (place not stated) (On conscription duty)
Returned 6/15/1864 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
On rolls 9/1/1864 (place not stated) (Present through final roll)
Oath Allegiance 5/2/1865 Ashland, VA
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1st Lieutenant 8/22/1861 (As of Co. K, 9th VA Cav)
Captain 9/15/1862 (Estimated day)
The Virginia’s 9th Cavalry Regiment was formed in January, 1862, using John E. Johnson's eight company 1st Battalion, Virginia Cavalry ("Lee's Legion") as its nucleus. These companies and the two added were from the counties of Stafford, Caroline, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Essex, Spotsylvania, Lunenburg, King William, King George, and Richmond.
The unit served in W.H.F. Lee's, Chambliss', and Beale's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia.
It fought in the Seven Days' Battles and the conflicts at Gainesville, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Dumfries, Rapidan Station, Brandy Station, Upperville, Hanover, Gettysburg, Williamsport, Funkstown, and Culpeper Court House.
The 9th went on to fight at Bristoe, Mine Run, The Wilderness, and Todd's Tavern. Later it skirmished around Richmond and Petersburg, then was active in the Appomattox operations.
This unit reported 32 casualties at Upperville, lost four percent of the 490 engaged at Gettysburg, and had 22 disabled at Williamsport. It surrendered 1 officer and 26 men.
Click on the above Virginia state seal for the historical binder info on the Virginia 9th Cavalry and Robert Henry Pratt. The binder is included, as well as free shipping and insurance. $6500.00
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C598. CONFEDERATE - VIRGINIA CONTRACT AMES 1860 SABER: Produced by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts this is a Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber with an uninspected blade dated “1860” on the ricasso. It is known that 1200 of the 5,000 sabers of this pattern produced under an 1859 Government contract, and dated “1860” on the ricasso, were shipped to the state of Virginia and used during the Civil War. These edged weapons are discussed on page 80 of John Thillmann’s work “CIVIL WAR CAVALRY & ARTILLERY SABERS.” In that section Mr. Thillmann states that the sabers were inspected, however, he also states that he knows of uninspected examples. Later researched determined that inspected examples need to have the addition of a six-point star Confederate inspection stamped on the pommel cap to be considered sent to Virginia, where as the uninspected example did go to Virginia.
This saber is the uninspected example with the Ames maker mark and only dated 1860. This hilt is tight with no movements and 98% original leather but no wire. The original blade washer holds the blade tight, and is period sharpen on the top half of the blade. The saber has never been cleaned and has even patina on the hilt and dark staining on the blade, but not pitted. The complete scabbard has a deep dark brown patina and wear on the drag. Overall, a fine example of a Confederate Virginia Contract Ames 1860 dated saber. Shipping & Insurance included. $1750.00
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RARE CONFEDERATE “POTTS BOWIE KNIFE BAYONET” NOW ATTRIBUTED TO REES FITZPATRICK OF NATCHEZ, MS, & WITH A RARER ORIGINAL ALL LEATHER SHEATH WITH BELT LOOP
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C620. CONFEDERATE – NEW ORLEANS MADE FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is an unmarked Confederate foot officers’ sword with all the characteristics of a sword made in New Orleans by Pradel. Pradel was a French maker who came to New Orleans in 1849 and established himself as a surgical instrument maker at 68 St. Charles Street. Pradel eventually partnered with his brother and moved, in 1861, to 121 Chartres Street where he was listed as a maker of surgical instruments and officers' swords.
The sword is 32 inches long with a 26 1/2-inch unetched blade. The blade is straight with a crude stopped fuller; casting flaws; and was period sharpened. The hilt is tight with 100% leather and wire; a crude sand-cast guard with a split pommel; a quillion design know for Pradel swords; and an undisturbed tang. The black leather scabbard is original to the sword and is 100% complete with all original brass fittings. Shipping & Insurance included. $4100.00
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C622. CONFEDERATE SIDE-KNIFE & LEATHER SHEATH: This is a great example of a Confederate side-knife with the original leather sheath. The knife is 13 1/2 inches long with a 9 x 1 1/2-inch-wide blade, which is period sharpened and shows filing marks. The wooden slab grips are exceptionally well made with three rivets with brass holding it tight. The steel cross guard is tight with no movement. The sheath is held tight with 11 pins, and the belt loop with two brass flat bars, each having 3 brass pins. It has period writting on it, but unsure of the meaning. This was made by a highly skilled cutler. $2500.00
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C623. CONFEDERATE - THOMAS PRUETT ALABAMA D-GUARD: This Thomas Pruett Alabama D-Guard recently surfaced in Montgomery, Alabama and is fresh to the Antique Bowie Knife Collecting World. It is an unmarked example with a large forward single ferrule, but not one to the back. The blade also has the forging flaw near the center, which is another trait common to the Pruett blades. The guard has no movement and the grip is tight. It does have some stress cracks, but is solid. Also, the tang is undisturbed. It is a great example of a rare and desirable Confederate Fighting Knife. This Thomas Pruett Alabama D-Guard has been studied by other "KNIFE GUYS" and all agree it is made by Pruett. Marked examples often sell in the $10,000++ range. Shipping & Insurance included. $5500.00
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C625. GEORGIA MADE & IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE - 7TH REGT GA STATE TROOPS, 47TH REGT. GA INFANTRY & 1ST BATTALION GA SHARPSHOOTERS: This Georgia made & identified Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knifes was acquired from the direct decedent of Private Elbert Green Melton and has remained in one family, passed down from one generation to the next. A recent meeting with the family revealed new information about the family tree, to include the fact that Private Elbert Green Melton made a sword to use and he had one issued to him. The sword he made is believed to be this D-guard bowie knife and the issued sword, which is still in the family’s possession, is a standard import Model 1850 Foot Officers sword.
Elbert Greene Melton - twin - b 26 Apr 1843, Marion Co GA Private in Co K, 7th Regt GA St Troops 21 Oct 1861, mustered out at Camp Brown GA 20 Apr 1862. Enlisted as private, Co B, 47th Regt GA Infantry 16 May 1862. Transferred to Co A, 1st Battalion Ga Sharpshooters 30 July 1862. Roll Call for Aug 1864 shows him present - no further civil war record.
The knife is 20 1/2 inches long with a 15 3/4-inch x 15/8-inch-wide spear-point blade. The blade has a Georgia arsenal made look with casting flaws, and is period sharpened. The grip is two-piece slabbed oak wood held tight with three steel pins. The guard has an unusual Half-Bell shaped if looking at it upright, and a straight quillion ending in a diamond designed tip. The blade is pinned tight and totally undisturbed, and the knife is all original in flawless attic-founds condition. Truly a treasure! Included is a 57-page history binder with the original signed letter from the family. Also, shipping & insurance is free. $6800.00
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C642. CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE – VIRGINIA MADE & IDENTIFIED – GETTYSBURG – POW: This is a well-made Virginia D-Guard Bowie knife complete with its original leather sheath. It is 21 inches long with a 16 1/4-inch clip-point blade made from a file and a nicely shaped D-Guard with a beautifully shaped walnut grip. The blade has period sharpening and several contact marks indicating it saw combat. The original leather sheath is complete, but the bottom seam is partially open where the cotton threads have been cut. On the top of the grip is carved the name: H. Korner.
A search of the National Parks Soldiers and Sailors Database & the Civil War Database reveals there are only six Confederate soldiers with the last name Korner and only one with the first name initial “H” and that is Harmer D. Korner. The alternate names of Hiram C. Koiner and Hiram D. Koiner are listed, but this is a result of two soldiers Muster Sheets being inadvertently merged. There are only three known muster sheets for Private Harmer D. Korner. His enlistment date is unknown, but can be assumed to be early when the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment was formed in August 1861. He most likely was with the command during all its engagement up to and including the Battle of Gettysburg. The 52nd Virginia infantry regiment was heavily engaged at Culp’s Hill on 3 July and began the retreat the following day.
During the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's retreat following the Battle of Gettysburg, Union cavalry captured over 500 Confederate soldiers in the vicinity of Clear Spring, Maryland. These troops were taken during a series of skirmishes between the two sides as they maneuvered towards the Potomac River crossings. Private Harmer D. Korner last muster sheet documents his capture at Clear Springs Maryland. A 21-page history binder, and shipping and insurance is free. $12,000
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C643. CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE TWISTED QUILLION: This is a newly discovered Confederate D-Guard Bowie knife. It is Blacksmith made and unique. It is 18 1/4" long with a 12 1/2" x 2” wide spear-point blade. The blade has great casting flaws and filling marks, and is period sharped on both edges. It is slabbed gripped with both pieces held tight with two iron pins and fitted within the frame of the d-guard. There is a hole on the underside of the guard which most likely is from the metals previous use, and the quillion is twisted pointing forward. The patina on the blade is dark brown and gray-brown on the guard. Also, there is traces of gold paint in the twisted quillion indicating the knife was once a war trophy displayed in a GAR hall. Shipping & Insurance is free. $3500.00
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C648. CONFEDERATE – BONE SLABBED COFFIN HANDLE D-GUARD BOWIE: This is a rare and unique Confederate D-Guard bowie with a bone slabbed coffin handle and a steel guard which is cast into the frame of the grip. It has a two-piece bone slabbed grip attached with 5 iron pins, which is tight. The knife is 19 1/2 inches long with a 13 3/4 inch by 2 inches wide at the base of the diamond shaped spear-point blade. The blade has a dark brown with untouched patina, but is heavily pitted on the top 2/3’s towards the tip. This is not blacksmith made, but was fashioned by a skilled cutler. Shipping & Insurance is free. $1800.00
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C659. CONFEDERATE - B. DOUGLAS CAVALRY SABER:
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is a very nice example of an untouched Confederate Cavalry Saber manufactured
by B. Douglas of Columbia, South Carolina. The design of this saber is distinctive
with its mushroom pommel cap and swell to the middle of the grip. The grip
leather is in extremely fine condition with 100% full twisted wire.
The hilt has an untouched brass patina and the 32 1/2” blade shows an even,
untouched gray patina, showing age but no pitting and but a few small nicks. $3900.00
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C664. CONFEDERATE - BOWIE FIGHTING KNIFE & TIN SHEATH: This is a great Confederate Bowie Fighting knife complete with its original tin sheath and Pig-Skin belt lop. The knife is 22 1/4 inches long with a 16 7/8-inch x 1 1/8-inch-wide blade. The tool grip handle is well made and penned tight at the tang with a hexagonal washer. There is an iron ferule before the thin S-shape guard, and great casting flaws and filling marks on the period sharpened blade. The tin sheath fits perfect to the blade and is well made with tight seams and lead filling. It also has the original pig-skin belt loop, which is very rare. Shipping & Insurance is included. $3600.00
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C665. CONFEDERATE - KENANSVILLE D-GUARD FIGHTING KNIFE: This is a newly discovered Confederate North Carolina Kenansville D-Guard fighting knife. The D-Guard design is unique to Louis Frolich and matches the guard depicted on the Kenansville Artillery Knife on pages 77 & 81 of the book: Confederate Bowie Knifes by Jack Melton, Josh Phillips& John Sexton. However, the blade is a never-before-seen style. The knife is 20 1/2 inches long with a 15 1/4-inch spear-point blade. The oak grip is original and you can see dark areas where the iron has leached into the wood. It is "penned tight" at the tang with no movement, and the patina is even and undisturbed. The blade has a ricasso with a choil end at the base. There are casting flaws and filling marks, and it is period sharpened. As with the guard, the patina on the blade is undisturbed. This is a rare and unique example of a Louis Frolich Kenansville D-Guard fighting knife, which is missing from any advance collection. Shipping & Insurance is included. $3500.00
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