Revised: 3/9/2018

Please Note: There was a typographical error. Don Hartman, author of the Krag bayonet book states there should be no periods in “US” markings. There are no periods and Bowie-Bayonets are guaranteed original and authentic.

PAIR OF RARE KRAG BOWIE-BAYONETS.

Popularly known to the collecting world as the “Bowie-bayonet” for the Model 1898 Springfield-Krag rifle, it was officially designated “Combination Entrenching Knife-bayonet” but proved inadequate for digging rifle pits. Its wide 9″ 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.” These are very fine examples of very scarce knives made only one year in orig scabbards. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Both knives are very fine. One retains virtually all of its orig luster, the other has some old cleaning with scratching and pinprick pitting. Markings on both are excellent. Grips are sound and solid. Iron mounts have staining and pinprick pitting. One scabbard retain about 60-80% thinning blue finish, the other has traces of blue but is an overall plum/brown with staining and pitting. 53094-162 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2374

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	2374	$3,737.50	Revised: 3/9/2018 Please Note: There was a typographical error. Don Hartman, author of the Krag bayonet book states there should be no periods in “US” markings. There are no periods and Bowie-Bayonets are guaranteed original and authentic. PAIR OF RARE KRAG BOWIE-BAYONETS. Popularly known to the collecting world as the “Bowie-bayonet” for the Model 1898 Springfield-Krag rifle, it was officially designated “Combination Entrenching Knife-bayonet” but proved inadequate for digging rifle pits. Its wide 9″ 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.” These are very fine examples of very scarce knives made only one year in orig scabbards. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Both knives are very fine. One retains virtually all of its orig luster, the other has some old cleaning with scratching and pinprick pitting. Markings on both are excellent. Grips are sound and solid. Iron mounts have staining and pinprick pitting. One scabbard retain about 60-80% thinning blue finish, the other has traces of blue but is an overall plum/brown with staining and pitting. 53094-162 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2374 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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PAIR OF RARE KRAG BOWIE-BAYONETS.