VERY CRUDELY MADE BELT KNIFE ATTRIBUTED TO PAWNEE INDIAN SCOUT, SAID TO HAVE SCOUTED FOR GENERAL CUSTER.

VERY CRUDELY MADE BELT KNIFE ATTRIBUTED TO PAWNEE INDIAN SCOUT, SAID TO HAVE SCOUTED FOR GENERAL CUSTER. The knife has an overall length of approx 11-1/4″ and was made from a common file. The blade portion measures approx 6″ long and is separated from the grip by iron horn-shaped upper and lower guards. The width of the blade is inconsistent but averages approx 1″, tapering to a Bowie-like point. The handle is enclosed within a single piece of leather hand stitched around the lower and butt edges. The scabbard is formed from a single piece of leather the lower portion of which is folded over and stitched along the outer edge to form the sheath. The belt attachment consists simply of two slots approx 1″ long through which the belt was passed. The knife is accompanied by an old 2-1/4″ x 4″ card bearing the inscription, “SCALPING KNIFE THAT BELONG [SIC] TO THE PAWNEE SCOUT TEHAHOOTOO SCOUTED FOR CUSTER”. CONDITION: Knife exhibits great age and moderate usage. Guard area shows rather heavy rust and surface pitting, while the remainder of the blade exhibits light pitting and rust spots. Leather handle is in good condition with surface scuffing and a smooth aged appearance. Scabbard is also in generally good condition and the stitching is tight except for one small area approx 1″ long at the curve. 4-32405 DM12 (800-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2071	$1,265.00	VERY CRUDELY MADE BELT KNIFE ATTRIBUTED TO PAWNEE INDIAN SCOUT, SAID TO HAVE SCOUTED FOR GENERAL CUSTER. The knife has an overall length of approx 11-1/4″ and was made from a common file. The blade portion measures approx 6″ long and is separated from the grip by iron horn-shaped upper and lower guards. The width of the blade is inconsistent but averages approx 1″, tapering to a Bowie-like point. The handle is enclosed within a single piece of leather hand stitched around the lower and butt edges. The scabbard is formed from a single piece of leather the lower portion of which is folded over and stitched along the outer edge to form the sheath. The belt attachment consists simply of two slots approx 1″ long through which the belt was passed. The knife is accompanied by an old 2-1/4″ x 4″ card bearing the inscription, “SCALPING KNIFE THAT BELONG [SIC] TO THE PAWNEE SCOUT TEHAHOOTOO SCOUTED FOR CUSTER”. CONDITION: Knife exhibits great age and moderate usage. Guard area shows rather heavy rust and surface pitting, while the remainder of the blade exhibits light pitting and rust spots. Leather handle is in good condition with surface scuffing and a smooth aged appearance. Scabbard is also in generally good condition and the stitching is tight except for one small area approx 1″ long at the curve. 4-32405 DM12 (800-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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