BOWIE-BAYONET FOR MODEL 1898 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.

This exact knife is pictured on p. 179 of The Bowie Knife by Norm Flayderman. Norm describes this rare knife, “No Official U.S. Model (or contracted) knife or bayonet more closely embodied the idealized features of the Bowie Knife. Popularly known to the collecting world as the “Bowie-bayonet” for the Model 1898 Springfield-Krag rifle, it was officially designated “Combination Intrenching Knife-bayonet” but proved inadequate for digging rifle pits. Its wide 9-inch single edge blade is marked on obverse ricasso ‘U.S.’ and dated ‘1900’ on reverse. Steel mountings finished bright; dark wood grips. Steel scabbard in the curved shape of the blade with blued finish and steel fitting to affix on to waist belt.” This is a very fine example of a very scarce knife in orig scabbard properly inspected US that are rarely offered. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade retains most of its orig finish with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Markings are crisp and well discerned as can be seen in photos. Accompanying scabbard is sound retaining much orig blue finish with scattered staining and pitting and has no discernible markings. 4-51204 JS12 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2135

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
	2135	$3,737.50	BOWIE-BAYONET FOR MODEL 1898 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. This exact knife is pictured on p. 179 of The Bowie Knife by Norm Flayderman. Norm describes this rare knife, “No Official U.S. Model (or contracted) knife or bayonet more closely embodied the idealized features of the Bowie Knife. Popularly known to the collecting world as the “Bowie-bayonet” for the Model 1898 Springfield-Krag rifle, it was officially designated “Combination Intrenching Knife-bayonet” but proved inadequate for digging rifle pits. Its wide 9-inch single edge blade is marked on obverse ricasso ‘U.S.’ and dated ‘1900’ on reverse. Steel mountings finished bright; dark wood grips. Steel scabbard in the curved shape of the blade with blued finish and steel fitting to affix on to waist belt.” This is a very fine example of a very scarce knife in orig scabbard properly inspected US that are rarely offered. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade retains most of its orig finish with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Markings are crisp and well discerned as can be seen in photos. Accompanying scabbard is sound retaining much orig blue finish with scattered staining and pitting and has no discernible markings. 4-51204 JS12 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2135 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-BAYONET FOR MODEL 1898 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.