UNIQUE CONFEDERATE MAKER MARKED HARPER’S FERRY, VIRGINIA BOWIE KNIFE.

This unique profile knife was made by a gifted craftsman with a finely polished 7-7/8″ blade, sharpened on either side of medial ridge with a slight clip point. Iron guard is turned down with quillions quite pointed like a Medieval dirk. The poplar handle has a shell carved pommel so reminiscent of carved mouldings by Southern gun makers. The maker signed the knife on one side of the 4-sided shaped grip which appears to read “L HA__ETT / Maker / Harper’s Ferry”. A little in depth research may identify this craftsman which portion of his name unfortunately is obscured by a scratch in the surface (see photo of name). This particular knife is picture in Bowie Bulletin (ABKA #17, 2012). PROVENANCE: Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Knife is very good to fine overall, blade still shows most of its original polish and luster with some old sharpening marks. Grip is sound and solid retaining areas of thinning varnish. Makers mark is discernible though several letters are damaged by scratch or chip as is seen in photo. Accompanying scabbard fits knife sloppily, is supple, scuffed with new sewing in areas tip is broken and glued poorly as can be seen in photos. Slit cut belt loop is intact. 50428-8 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 4426

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Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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
	4426	$6,325.00	UNIQUE CONFEDERATE MAKER MARKED HARPER’S FERRY, VIRGINIA BOWIE KNIFE. This unique profile knife was made by a gifted craftsman with a finely polished 7-7/8″ blade, sharpened on either side of medial ridge with a slight clip point. Iron guard is turned down with quillions quite pointed like a Medieval dirk. The poplar handle has a shell carved pommel so reminiscent of carved mouldings by Southern gun makers. The maker signed the knife on one side of the 4-sided shaped grip which appears to read “L HA__ETT / Maker / Harper’s Ferry”. A little in depth research may identify this craftsman which portion of his name unfortunately is obscured by a scratch in the surface (see photo of name). This particular knife is picture in Bowie Bulletin (ABKA #17, 2012). PROVENANCE: Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Knife is very good to fine overall, blade still shows most of its original polish and luster with some old sharpening marks. Grip is sound and solid retaining areas of thinning varnish. Makers mark is discernible though several letters are damaged by scratch or chip as is seen in photo. Accompanying scabbard fits knife sloppily, is supple, scuffed with new sewing in areas tip is broken and glued poorly as can be seen in photos. Slit cut belt loop is intact. 50428-8 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 4426 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2016 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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UNIQUE CONFEDERATE MAKER MARKED HARPER’S FERRY, VIRGINIA BOWIE KNIFE.