CAPTURED CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE.

CAPTURED CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. 13-1/4″ clip point Bowie probably had an inch longer blade. This massive blade is 2″ wide and over 1/4″ thick. This knife, like so many other Confederate knives, is probably blacksmith made utilizing two shaped wooden slabs for grips and simple sewn leather scabbard, nicely decorated by capturer which reads as follows “Lieut. / H.C. Dwight. To LYMAN GUARD / Taken AT NEWBERNE, N.C. / March 14th, 1862.” This is one of many captured items that are finely decorated with paint or carving from the Newberne campaign. This object, along with the next few lots, are from a well known N.E. Historical Museum. CONDITION: Blade tip broken. Blade has old sharpening, scattered pitting, numerous dings to grips. Scabbard stitching is mostly broken along cutting edge. Painted surface to scabbard is soiled but completely discernible, as can be seen in photographs. 4-35218 JS16 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2461	$8,912.50	CAPTURED CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. 13-1/4″ clip point Bowie probably had an inch longer blade. This massive blade is 2″ wide and over 1/4″ thick. This knife, like so many other Confederate knives, is probably blacksmith made utilizing two shaped wooden slabs for grips and simple sewn leather scabbard, nicely decorated by capturer which reads as follows “Lieut. / H.C. Dwight. To LYMAN GUARD / Taken AT NEWBERNE, N.C. / March 14th, 1862.” This is one of many captured items that are finely decorated with paint or carving from the Newberne campaign. This object, along with the next few lots, are from a well known N.E. Historical Museum. CONDITION: Blade tip broken. Blade has old sharpening, scattered pitting, numerous dings to grips. Scabbard stitching is mostly broken along cutting edge. Painted surface to scabbard is soiled but completely discernible, as can be seen in photographs. 4-35218 JS16 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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