MASSIVE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE.

MASSIVE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. This wonderful knife, which measures just over 2′ overall, was one of Fred Edmunds’ favorite knives and one of his early acquisitions which he always loved and displayed. The blade, which is over 19″ long and 2-1/16″ wide, is double edged with a central ridge, being well made and in wonderful condition. Iron crossguard is lozenge shaped, being 4-1/2″ x 2″. Wood grip is most unusual in that it flares from the center somewhat like an hourglass from a central diameter of 1-1/4″ x 1″ to 1-3/4″ x 1/3/8″at top and bottom. Grip is carved such that it fits the hand well. Grip is held in place by about a 1″ x 3/4″ diamond shaped washer with tang peened and well finished, as can be seen in photos. There are other nearly identical examples of this knife known, but no attribution to this Confederate maker is known. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: Blade is gray/brown overall with areas of old sharpening, scattered stains and scratches. Point is slightly bent and dented. Blade and crossguard have similar surfaces with old cleaning, scratches and stains. Grip is sound and solid though there are several long cracks which are present on one side almost the entire length of the 5″ grip. 4-46645 JS34 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2054	$3,162.50	MASSIVE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. This wonderful knife, which measures just over 2′ overall, was one of Fred Edmunds’ favorite knives and one of his early acquisitions which he always loved and displayed. The blade, which is over 19″ long and 2-1/16″ wide, is double edged with a central ridge, being well made and in wonderful condition. Iron crossguard is lozenge shaped, being 4-1/2″ x 2″. Wood grip is most unusual in that it flares from the center somewhat like an hourglass from a central diameter of 1-1/4″ x 1″ to 1-3/4″ x 1/3/8″at top and bottom. Grip is carved such that it fits the hand well. Grip is held in place by about a 1″ x 3/4″ diamond shaped washer with tang peened and well finished, as can be seen in photos. There are other nearly identical examples of this knife known, but no attribution to this Confederate maker is known. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: Blade is gray/brown overall with areas of old sharpening, scattered stains and scratches. Point is slightly bent and dented. Blade and crossguard have similar surfaces with old cleaning, scratches and stains. Grip is sound and solid though there are several long cracks which are present on one side almost the entire length of the 5″ grip. 4-46645 JS34 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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