Revised: 2/25/2014

This item was not consgined by the Flayderman family to the auction. However, this Bowie knife does appear in Flayderman’s book and was once part of Norm’s prestigious collection.

BOWIE KNIFE IMMORTALIZING ZACHARY TAYLOR.

This rare knife with possibly unique motto “GENERAL TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS” was made by Wraggs Celebrated Cutlery of Sheffield, circa 1850. This knife is in beautiful condition measuring over 12-1/2″ overall with an 8″ clip point blade. This exact knife and scabbard are pictured on pg 423 of The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend by Norm Flayderman. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade retains much orig luster with sharpening, staining and pitting; maker mark and 3-1/2″ etched panel is excellent; German silver cutlery handle and cross guard are very good overall with good detail and patina. Accompanying scabbard is scuffed but retains most of its orig red color and gold highlights. Scabbard fits slightly loose and is embossed “I*XL”. German silver mounts to scabbard are well fit and complete including frog button. 4-50315 JS92 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2126

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2126	$4,600.00	Revised: 2/25/2014 This item was not consgined by the Flayderman family to the auction. However, this Bowie knife does appear in Flayderman’s book and was once part of Norm’s prestigious collection. BOWIE KNIFE IMMORTALIZING ZACHARY TAYLOR. This rare knife with possibly unique motto “GENERAL TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS” was made by Wraggs Celebrated Cutlery of Sheffield, circa 1850. This knife is in beautiful condition measuring over 12-1/2″ overall with an 8″ clip point blade. This exact knife and scabbard are pictured on pg 423 of The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend by Norm Flayderman. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade retains much orig luster with sharpening, staining and pitting; maker mark and 3-1/2″ etched panel is excellent; German silver cutlery handle and cross guard are very good overall with good detail and patina. Accompanying scabbard is scuffed but retains most of its orig red color and gold highlights. Scabbard fits slightly loose and is embossed “IXL”. German silver mounts to scabbard are well fit and complete including frog button. 4-50315 JS92 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2126 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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BOWIE KNIFE IMMORTALIZING ZACHARY TAYLOR.