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RARE CONFEDERATE LANCE MADE BY BURGER & BROS.,

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
RARE CONFEDERATE LANCE MADE BY BURGER & BROS.,
RICHMOND VA. This rare surviving polearm had Confederate C.S. guidon pennant attached when issued. The unwieldly almost 9ft. tall lance still has the nail attachments for the pennant. Blade of the lance measures about 9 1/2" w/ 2 18" reinforcing languets. About midlength there is a cutout area that originally had a leather hand strap. Bottom of pole still retains 1 1/2" tapered iron cap. CONDITION: very good overall. Slightly warped, blade is gray overall w/ fairly smooth patina. Light pitting. Iron washer are base slightly loose. (02-14853/JS). $2,000-3,000.