Boyle, Gamble & McFee of Richmond Virginia were located on South sixth street, one block from the old Virginia Armory. Operated during the Civil War by Edwin Boyle, T. Gamble and E. Mcfee, this firm manufactured Swords, Knives and Bayonets. Their products were sold to the Confederate Government, Military outfitters such as Mitchell & Tyler and private individuals. This example is firm marked, Boyle, Gamble & McFee, Richmond, Va, being cast in raised letters on the reverse underside of guard.