OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Manufactured in 1856. The left side of the grip is inscribed "R.G. Batte" and "TEXAS" is inscribed at the toe. Includes a leather holster rig with "R.G.B." inscribed cap pouch and "R.G. Bate TEXAS" marked cartridge box. The included documents from John Spicer of Champion Hill Relics attribute the set to Private Richard G. Batte of Company I of the 1st Texas Legion (later the 27th Texas Cavalry) and the belt as Confederate made. A copy of "The First Texas Legion" by Allen G. Hatley is included.