Four Civil War-era Fighting Knives

Description:

Four Civil War-era Fighting Knives, a knife made from a Confederate pole arm, wooden grip, with brass ferrule and steel blade, a heavy knife made from a pole arm with a copper-wrapped grip and iron blade, a knife made from a cut down sword bayonet with a brass hilt, and a knife made from a cut down sword wit a brass grip and steel blade.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $500-700

All have wear from use but are in good condition.


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