21. spear point, semi-wasp-waisted blade. Sand cast brass hilt with fish scale-patterned grip. Sheet brass half-basket guard with rolled edge reinforcement. Overall 26" 1/4
Unmarked, the blade was possibly manufactured by the Selma Arsenal. The coarse sand cast surface was designed to create a better grip for the slippery conditions faced by seamen.
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[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Swords, Knives, Bowie Knives, Knife, Blades]
Note: This lot cannot be packaged and shipped in-house. Successful bidders winning items marked as being packaged and shipped by a third-party service are responsible for paying the third party directly. We are happy to offer complimentary drop-off service to local third-party packing/shipping companies in Columbus, Ohio.
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