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RARE CONFEDERATE MAKER MARKED "EJ JOHNSTON" MACON

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
RARE CONFEDERATE MAKER MARKED  EJ JOHNSTON  MACON

GEORGIA SHORT SWORD. E.J. Johnston was among the preeminent Georgia & earliest makers who made the highest quality arms. His short sword was copied all over the South but his is rarely found, distinct cast brass concentric ring cruciform grip. 24" Overall, .4" thick, unique 2 fuller 18.5" wasp waist blade, back one being triangular shaped & stopped. The hilt is marked in sm. die across guard: "E J JOHNSTON MACON GA". CONDITION: very good overall, blade gray w/ rounded tip, grip has medium mustard patina. (02-17376/JS). $6,000-7,000.