CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE.

CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. This is a large classic Confederate bowie knife with double edged blade made from a file. Blade, which measures 13-1/4″, is over 1-1/2″ wide and very thick at its ricasso. This knife, which measures almost 19″ overall, has a 5-3/4″ concentric carved grip which possibly originated as the original tool handle to this file. A 5″ x 2″ diamond shaped crossguard with a slight “S” curve protects the hand from the blade. This classic knife is from the renowned collection of Fred and Nancy Edmunds and is accompanied by a brown leather scabbard with crosshatched design being sewn with rawhide that is a little too long for knife but displays well with it. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. There are a few small nicks in cutting edge which is still very sharp. Crossguard has similar color and patina to blade. Grip is sound and solid with several long hairline cracks. Grip is held in place with a small 3/8″ copper washer, holding peened top of tang Scabbard is sound and solid with flaking, chipping and wear area near tip. 4-46646 JS33 (2,000-4,000)

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
	2055	$2,300.00	CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. This is a large classic Confederate bowie knife with double edged blade made from a file. Blade, which measures 13-1/4″, is over 1-1/2″ wide and very thick at its ricasso. This knife, which measures almost 19″ overall, has a 5-3/4″ concentric carved grip which possibly originated as the original tool handle to this file. A 5″ x 2″ diamond shaped crossguard with a slight “S” curve protects the hand from the blade. This classic knife is from the renowned collection of Fred and Nancy Edmunds and is accompanied by a brown leather scabbard with crosshatched design being sewn with rawhide that is a little too long for knife but displays well with it. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. There are a few small nicks in cutting edge which is still very sharp. Crossguard has similar color and patina to blade. Grip is sound and solid with several long hairline cracks. Grip is held in place with a small 3/8″ copper washer, holding peened top of tang Scabbard is sound and solid with flaking, chipping and wear area near tip. 4-46646 JS33 (2,000-4,000) 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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