Original U.S. Civil War Custom Homemade Lead Knuckle Duster Display Guns & Parts Sets in JAN 1913

in JAN 1913

Intact Type 1 Fencing bayonet blades are exceedingly rare

The ship was laid down during  October 1795 and launched 2 February 1798

This example has serial number 3969 on the barrel and butt plate

Original U.S. Civil War Custom Homemade Lead Knuckle Duster Display Guns & Parts Sets in JAN 1913Original Item: One of a kind. These are a rare example of a homemade lead knuckle duster dating from the American Civil War. Made by melting down lead bullets, these were moderately popular for close combat during the war, and could easily be made with the heat from a camp fire. These are quite smart looking, and appear to have been hand carved after the original casting. The knuckles measure 4 inches wide by 3 inches high and 1 4 inches thick. See