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Confederate Short Sword
4/30/2014 - Firearms and Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction
22.25" curved blade with single fuller. Brass ribbed-style handle with guard. Marked on guard very small Cook & Bros. Leather scabbard has brass throat and tip.

Provenance:  
Ex Collection of R. Charles Griffith, MD

Condition:  
Blade is pitted and has been lightly cleaned. Brass has nice tarnished look. Leather scabbard is scuffed and crazed. Markings are questionable.  Original imported sword and used during the civil war.
Sold: $5,581.25
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