CONFEDERATE MCELROY BRASS HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE.

CONFEDERATE MCELROY BRASS HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE. The massive blade is about one foot long and 1-3/4″ wide and 7/16″ thick. The knife overall is over 16-1/2″. The solid brass handle is well patinaed. There are several variants of McElroy, Macon, GA made Bowie knives and this probably one of them. The classic “Lasso Bowie” is identical in hilt with exception here of lack of loop on pommel. This is a nice example of a popular GA. made Confederate Bowie. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered hammer marks, sharpening, pitting and staining. Brass hilt exhibits good patina with numerous dents, scratches and scrapes. Roman numeral “XII” marking on bottom of guard is very good and sharp. 4-37268 JS256 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2466	$3,450.00	CONFEDERATE MCELROY BRASS HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE. The massive blade is about one foot long and 1-3/4″ wide and 7/16″ thick. The knife overall is over 16-1/2″. The solid brass handle is well patinaed. There are several variants of McElroy, Macon, GA made Bowie knives and this probably one of them. The classic “Lasso Bowie” is identical in hilt with exception here of lack of loop on pommel. This is a nice example of a popular GA. made Confederate Bowie. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered hammer marks, sharpening, pitting and staining. Brass hilt exhibits good patina with numerous dents, scratches and scrapes. Roman numeral “XII” marking on bottom of guard is very good and sharp. 4-37268 JS256 (4,000-6,000) 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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