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BOYLE & GAMBLE CONFEDERATE STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
BOYLE & GAMBLE CONFEDERATE STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS

SWORD MADE FOR MITCHELL & TYLER, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Classic Boyle & Gamble staff, pierced decorated hilt w/ central “CS” below star, tobacco leaf decorated pommel, higher grade grip w/ tighter twisted wire typical for Mitchell & Tyler. 29.5" blade etched w/ patriotic motifs including flags, large “CS”, panoply of arms, & ribbon w/ “VICTORY OR DEATH”. Also etched at ricasso: “Boyle Gamble & Co. / Mfd for / Mitchell & Tyler / Richmond”. Original scabbard is classic top stitched B&G w/ plain brass pinned mounts. CONDITION: very good overall. Sword appears original & complete in every regard w/ well disguised crack or break repair on knuckle bow. Blade is recolored to bring out etch design which is mostly discernible as seen in photos. Original leather grip is superior & complete. Hilt, pommel & scabbard mounts have mixed medium to light mustard patinas. Leather scabbard body is sound, solid & complete w/ scuffing & separated where sewn near drag. (02-15797/JS). $4,000-6,000.