Confederate artillery short sword. Presumed Mobile, Alabama: N.p., n.d. Overall approx. 24 in., blade approx. 17 3/8 in. long.

An exceptionally scarce Confederate artillery short sword. With a distinctive forward-cast cross guard and nine concentric rings about the grip, these swords are generally believed to be the product of an Alabama small arms manufacturer, though the maker is unknown. 

Complete in its original, albeit refurbished, leather scabbard with brass mounts. The sand-cast brass hilt, with minor casting flaws consistent with Confederate manufacture, is tight and has assumed a rich brown patina consistent with the mounts, while the blade has taken on a deep brown patina in its own right along with pitting. 

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.

[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Swords, Knives, Bowie Knives, Knife, Blades]