This is a great example of the classic Richmond style pike with a double-edged spearpoint blade about 11 ¾ inches long with a median ridge and spear-shaped ricasso, and bears the “W” (or “M”) stamp seen on some pikes also bearing a “Richmond- Va” stamp. See Rodney Brown, American Polearms, Plate 108 C, for an identical example. Measuring approx. 99 inches overall, the pike has a blade measuring just a tad under 12 inches that is secured on the shaft by a riveted brass ferrule about 1 7/8 inches long with a flat round top forming the perfunctory guard that is typical of Richmond pikes. Extending down the shaft from the ferrule for 18 inches are two iron langets, fastened by screws, to prevent the shaft being cut by a sword stroke.

The pike comes from the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum and is in excellent condition with just a slight, old, gouge to the wood shaft just above the long butt cap. The blade is smooth metal, a pleasing uniform silver gray with good edges and point. The letter stamp is sharp with just one leg a tad light. The brass shows light, but not polished. The  shaft is full length, solid, has good color and surface. The pike also still has its 7 inch iron butt cap, often missing, showing smooth gray metal.

Pikes were simple and cheap to produce. They were made across the south, but those from Georgia and Richmond are best known. They symbolize the early war rush to arms when weapons of any sort seemed in short supply and also had a symbolic association with popular rebellions and revolts where improvised arms were the rule rather than the exception. For the collector they offer a variety of styles and are an impressive part of any collection of Confederate weapons. This is very strong example.  [sr] [ph:m]

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