Lot 914
Saber Bayonet, Bowie Knife and Enfield Socket Bayonet. Three items: 1) Civil War Navy Rifle Saber Bayonet, 21½" blade, 5" brass handle. Flat base of handle is stamped "N', "8" and "16". Retainer spring and pin through handle are missing. Tip of blade broken. 2) Large D-Guard Bowie Knife, 19½" blade, 4" original Stag handle, total length 25". During the Civil War this Bowie Knife style was designed specifically for hand-to-hand combat by adding the protective brass wrap-around hand D-guard. 3) Enfield Socket Bayonet and Scabbard. Bayonet length 20½", "E 20" stamped at base, "1, 22, 45" stamped on socket barrel. Leather scabbard length 18¼", "1864 GA" stamped on brass base fitting. Scabbard nib stamped "28 415". Overall condition good to very good.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized $720 |
