AMES BOWIE KNIFE.

AMES BOWIE KNIFE. This rare Ames-made Bowie knife with 10-1/4” clip point blade is pictured in its orig scabbard on p. 345 of Norm Flayderman’s marvelous book on American Bowie knives. Blade exhibits two 5” etched panels and is etched with manufacturer’s name “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee, Mas.”. Brass 3-1/2” crossguard is similar to that found on Model 1849 Rifleman’s knives, also by Ames. Shaped, ebony handle ends in crown-shaped pommel. Leather scabbard has white metal mounts with strip connecting them CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright and smooth. Etched panels are very good, as is grip, pommel and guard. Scabbard mounts are good, over leather body with several tears and reductions, including one approx. 2-1/2” x 1/4”, which is missing to spine edge. 8-76220 JS219 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1357	$6,325.00	AMES BOWIE KNIFE. This rare Ames-made Bowie knife with 10-1/4” clip point blade is pictured in its orig scabbard on p. 345 of Norm Flayderman’s marvelous book on American Bowie knives. Blade exhibits two 5” etched panels and is etched with manufacturer’s name “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee, Mas.”. Brass 3-1/2” crossguard is similar to that found on Model 1849 Rifleman’s knives, also by Ames. Shaped, ebony handle ends in crown-shaped pommel. Leather scabbard has white metal mounts with strip connecting them CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright and smooth. Etched panels are very good, as is grip, pommel and guard. Scabbard mounts are good, over leather body with several tears and reductions, including one approx. 2-1/2” x 1/4”, which is missing to spine edge. 8-76220 JS219 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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