Unmarked, dated 1861 on the ricasso, wire-bound leather wraps on the grip; brass knuckle bow.

Blade 34.5 in.; LOA 40.5 in.

Estate of the late Eugene Grissom Moss and the late Maria Frances Bullock, Granville County, North Carolina.

This weapon likely saw Confederate use as it was descended through a North Carolina family.

Split to the leather; the brass has been cleaned and is re-toning; the blade has a few small nicks and areas of light pitting.

$200 - 300