EXTREMELY RARE D-GUARD BOWIE WITH REVOLUTIONARY WAR FRENCH SWORD HANDLE.

EXTREMELY RARE D-GUARD BOWIE WITH REVOLUTIONARY WAR FRENCH SWORD HANDLE. Spectacular old Bowie in relic condition with 14″ diamond shaped blade with short clip point of about 3″. Solid brass handle is from a Revolutionary War French Grenadier or artillery hanger imported for use by American troops, converted into the handle for this fine Bowie. The handguard and knuckle bow are of hand forged iron with dbl sided guard about 2″ wide and about 4-1/2″ to 5″ high with a curled quillion that has been bent backwards. The handle is of solid ribbed brass with birdhead style pommel cap and has been installed over the narrow tang and peened in place. This exact knife is pictured as Fig. 14 on p. 15 of French Swords for Virginia 1779, Giles Cromwell. Accompanied by a manila tag which has the hand written history which states “This knife was sold to Bill Guthman at the ASAC (American Society of Arms Collectors) Show in McLean, Virginia on April 27, 1994. This knife was acquired at an auction sale in Louisa County, Virginia on May 13, 1989 of the personal and household items of Miss Tex Lloyd and Miss Susie Lloyd in the Holly Grove Community. The knife was on top of a pine wardrobe.” and is signed “Giles Cromwell”. The other side of the tag has similar typewritten information. PROVENANCE: Giles Cromwell; Bill Guthman CONDITION: Fair to good. Blade & handguard are in near excavated/relic condition with heavy rust pitting and a few chips out of cutting edge. It appears that the tip may have been slightly reduced. The brass handle is a wonderful dark olive patina with some brass showing through. 4-32993 JR423 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1376	$2,300.00	EXTREMELY RARE D-GUARD BOWIE WITH REVOLUTIONARY WAR FRENCH SWORD HANDLE. Spectacular old Bowie in relic condition with 14″ diamond shaped blade with short clip point of about 3″. Solid brass handle is from a Revolutionary War French Grenadier or artillery hanger imported for use by American troops, converted into the handle for this fine Bowie. The handguard and knuckle bow are of hand forged iron with dbl sided guard about 2″ wide and about 4-1/2″ to 5″ high with a curled quillion that has been bent backwards. The handle is of solid ribbed brass with birdhead style pommel cap and has been installed over the narrow tang and peened in place. This exact knife is pictured as Fig. 14 on p. 15 of French Swords for Virginia 1779, Giles Cromwell. Accompanied by a manila tag which has the hand written history which states “This knife was sold to Bill Guthman at the ASAC (American Society of Arms Collectors) Show in McLean, Virginia on April 27, 1994. This knife was acquired at an auction sale in Louisa County, Virginia on May 13, 1989 of the personal and household items of Miss Tex Lloyd and Miss Susie Lloyd in the Holly Grove Community. The knife was on top of a pine wardrobe.” and is signed “Giles Cromwell”. The other side of the tag has similar typewritten information. PROVENANCE: Giles Cromwell; Bill Guthman CONDITION: Fair to good. Blade & handguard are in near excavated/relic condition with heavy rust pitting and a few chips out of cutting edge. It appears that the tip may have been slightly reduced. The brass handle is a wonderful dark olive patina with some brass showing through. 4-32993 JR423 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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