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FINE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
FINE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH.

Blade was originally a file or rasp & some original surface still visible. Blade is well cutlered w/ short ricasso. 4 1/2" Sharpened false edge. Grip slabs are light in color & possibly oak. Scabbard is heavy, folded polished leather w/ lead rivets along seamed edge, integral 2 1/2" belt loop. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, “as found”. Blade is gray overall w/ staining & original finishing marks, grip has hand worn patina, sound w/ long cracks. Scabbard is equally fine, scuffing cut marks on one edge, top rivet is broken. (02-15542/JS). $1,200-1,500.