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FINE CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD WITH WOOD SCABBARD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
FINE CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD WITH WOOD SCABBARD.

24.5" Overall, 19" double edged wasp waist blade. Brass concentric ring handle attributed possibly to be McElroy of Macon, GA. Regardless of maker, this is as fine an example you will see, "attic condition" & "as found". Unique wood scabbard is made from 2 carved slabs of wood pinned on edges, mounted w/ tin throat & drag, brass frog button, & brass finial. The entire scabbard is arsenal painted black. CONDITION: fine overall, gray/white blade shows forging flaws, staining & pitting, brass has medium mustard patina. Scabbard retains most of its black paint, long hairline crack, about 1" sliver chipped at edge at pin. (02-17374/JS). $2,000-3,000.