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Rare McKenney Confederate Foot Officer's Sword

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
Rare McKenney Confederate Foot Officer's Sword
<B>Very Rare McKenney Confederate Foot Officer's Sword,</B></I> Charlottesville, Virginia. The very rare McKenney Confederate foot officer's sword was made in Charlottesville, Virginia early in the war. McKenney began operations in July of 1861 and turned out six swords per week. This example is in outstanding condition. The original leather grips and wire are extraordinary. The original scabbard is extremely fine and scabbards seldomly survive with McKenney swords. The maker's name is hand-engraved on the top edge of the blade, which is customary. Only five of these swords are known to exist. <BR><BR><I>Provenance</B></I>: Charlottesville family <BR><BR>Authentication: Steve Hess<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Large Collectibles (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)