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Civil War Era Fighting Knife

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:7,500.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Civil War Era Fighting Knife
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Civil War Era Fighting Knife and Scabbard, by Hassam of Boston, 8'' carbon steel slightly curved clip-point blade, 12-1/2'' overall, slightly curved sword type hilt with opposing quillions, in leather bodied scabbard which is 9-1/4'' overall with German silver chape and throat. Throat is period inscribed ''C.C. Hills/from his Friend/SSM./1861''. One-piece elk stag grip is secured with nickel silver pommel cap. Condition is fine with even general patina, clear stamp and maker's mark on ricasso. Grips show mellow toning. With minor checking and cracking to body of leather scabbard. Est.: $7,500-$10,000.