MASSIVE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE.

MASSIVE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. This knife is almost 22″ long overall with a 16-1/2″ blade which is 2-1/8″ wide. Blade is made from good hardened steel, probably a tool blade, possibly a saw. This blade exhibits numerous nicks from where it was used possibly in battle. Blade is still quite sharp. 4-1/2″ crossguard is held in place with an oval wood handle with a 1″ iron ferrule and iron butt cap. This knife is very well made and well balanced for use. The accompanying scabbard is constructed of tin and leather. There is a large 3″ x 2-1/2″ belt loop soldered on top mount. The tin strip connecting throat to tip is broken, exposing old lead rivets that pieced leather together. The knife fits the scabbard well. CONDITION: Overall knife is very good. Blade is gray/brown with scattered rust and pitting and old file marks. Wood grip and mount show good patina, as does scabbard. Scabbard mounts are brown, rusted and pitted overall. Leather body is dry with cracking and separation. 4-37808 JS18 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2388	$0.00	MASSIVE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. This knife is almost 22″ long overall with a 16-1/2″ blade which is 2-1/8″ wide. Blade is made from good hardened steel, probably a tool blade, possibly a saw. This blade exhibits numerous nicks from where it was used possibly in battle. Blade is still quite sharp. 4-1/2″ crossguard is held in place with an oval wood handle with a 1″ iron ferrule and iron butt cap. This knife is very well made and well balanced for use. The accompanying scabbard is constructed of tin and leather. There is a large 3″ x 2-1/2″ belt loop soldered on top mount. The tin strip connecting throat to tip is broken, exposing old lead rivets that pieced leather together. The knife fits the scabbard well. CONDITION: Overall knife is very good. Blade is gray/brown with scattered rust and pitting and old file marks. Wood grip and mount show good patina, as does scabbard. Scabbard mounts are brown, rusted and pitted overall. Leather body is dry with cracking and separation. 4-37808 JS18 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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