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UNMARKED BURGER & BROTHERS, RICHMOND VIRGINIA

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
UNMARKED BURGER & BROTHERS, RICHMOND VIRGINIA

CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE. Virginia-style side knife probably made by Burger & Brothers, Richmond Virginia. This unmarked example closely approximates several known examples as pictured in “Confederate Bowie Knives”, 57-61. 14” Overall. 8.75" Clip point blade, 1.5" wide, 3.5" clip & distinctive partial bevel on top edge. Some Burgers are beveled all the way to guard. 4" Iron crossguard. Full tang, wood slab grips attached w/ 3 iron pins carved by soldier w/ initials on one side “JP”. CONDITION: good to very good overall, well used & sharpened often. Iron patina, hand worn grips. (02-15530/JS). $2,000-3,000.