CIVIL War Confederate Dog River Boyle & Gamble Virginia Flat Blade Cavalry Sword
PRESERVING AMERICAN CIVIL WAR HISTORY, CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE DOG RIVER RESEMBLES BOYLE & GAMBLE & MACFEE RICHMOND VIRGINIA CAVALRY FLAT BLADE SWORD, DARK PATINA, PRICED VERY RESONABLE. GOOD STARTER CONFEDERATE SWORD, PRICED A LOT LESS THAN A CONFEDERATE BELT BUCLE. GREAT PATINA WITH ALL THE SOUTHERN SANDCASTING WE LOVE TO SEE. MEASURES 35 1/2 INCHES OVERALL WITH A 29 1/2 INCH BLADE.
L ocated on south Sixth Street, one block from the old Virginia Armory, the above were in operation throughout the war and made swords of all kinds. They also made knives and bayonets. Judging from survival ratio this was a very large operation. Principals were: Edwin Boyle, Gamble & E.
The pommels of the Boyle & Gamble swords are quite distinctive in shape and style of decoration. Another distinctive feature is the pronounced "notch" on the top of the pommel, this feature is only known to exist on the Boyle & Gamble swords. Many of the B & G swords manufactured are marked within the underside of the guard showing the firm name and address, this marking is noted on Staff & Foot Officer's as well as Cavalry Sabres. William Albaugh, A Photographic Supplement to Confederate Swords.