MASSIVE EXTREMELY RARE SCAGEL MADE VL&A BOWIE KNIFE.

MASSIVE EXTREMELY RARE SCAGEL MADE VL&A BOWIE KNIFE. This Bowie-style knife is an absolute work of art. It is only one of two that this author/owner is aware of. It is pictured on page 133 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie (the other known specimen is pictured on page 132.) The overall length is 15″, with a blade length of 10″. The blade measures over 5/16″ thick at the haft. The blade is stamped with Scagel’s small style stamp, along with the underlined USA stamp. The opposite side is stamped with the well-marked VL&A stamp in the oval cartouche. The blade has a beautifully tapered tang, dressed with a fine set of elk stag slabs terminating in a brass bird’s beak pommel. The blade has a 3″ clip and is ground to perfectly symmetrical proportions. This is a most difficult grind to accomplish and very few makers today can accomplish this. It is a three-plane grind done with perfect precision. This knife was made 1929 or earlier. The accompanying brown leather Scagel-made pancake-style sheath is original to this knife and is in like-new condition. The sheath is laced with white rawhide with interspersing rivets between each lacing stitch. Decorative brass snap on retaining strap. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: It is close to mint. The blade has never been sharpened and possibly has never been used. A microscopic forging pit is evident on one side. All of Scagel’s grind lines are clear and there are a few minor scratches where someone ran it across a stone. It is impossible to improve on this big bowie and would be a most welcome addition to any serious Scagel collector. 4-45547 JL27 (18,000-28,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1273	$45,425.00	MASSIVE EXTREMELY RARE SCAGEL MADE VL&A BOWIE KNIFE. This Bowie-style knife is an absolute work of art. It is only one of two that this author/owner is aware of. It is pictured on page 133 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie (the other known specimen is pictured on page 132.) The overall length is 15″, with a blade length of 10″. The blade measures over 5/16″ thick at the haft. The blade is stamped with Scagel’s small style stamp, along with the underlined USA stamp. The opposite side is stamped with the well-marked VL&A stamp in the oval cartouche. The blade has a beautifully tapered tang, dressed with a fine set of elk stag slabs terminating in a brass bird’s beak pommel. The blade has a 3″ clip and is ground to perfectly symmetrical proportions. This is a most difficult grind to accomplish and very few makers today can accomplish this. It is a three-plane grind done with perfect precision. This knife was made 1929 or earlier. The accompanying brown leather Scagel-made pancake-style sheath is original to this knife and is in like-new condition. The sheath is laced with white rawhide with interspersing rivets between each lacing stitch. Decorative brass snap on retaining strap. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: It is close to mint. The blade has never been sharpened and possibly has never been used. A microscopic forging pit is evident on one side. All of Scagel’s grind lines are clear and there are a few minor scratches where someone ran it across a stone. It is impossible to improve on this big bowie and would be a most welcome addition to any serious Scagel collector. 4-45547 JL27 (18,000-28,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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