LARGE AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE.

LARGE AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE. You are bidding on a 15-1/2″ American, or maybe even Confederate, Bowie with a 10-1/2″ blade with central spine. Blade is reminiscent in shape and size to those found in Confederate pularms. Knife exhibits a 2-3/4″ octagonal elongated crossguard with 5/8″ high pewter ferrule and brass buttcap which appears to be made from an old 19th century flat button. The grip is striped maple reminiscent of early American gunmakers. CONDITION: Blade is gray with old areas of cleaning, sharpening and patches of rust and pitting. Accompanying scabbard is simply back sewn piece of deerskin which appears to be originally made for a longer knife and is now missing its end. There is no apparent belt loop though there is an extra flap of leather on back of scabbard. 4-35019 JS48 (1,000-1,500)

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
	2470	$1,150.00	LARGE AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE. You are bidding on a 15-1/2″ American, or maybe even Confederate, Bowie with a 10-1/2″ blade with central spine. Blade is reminiscent in shape and size to those found in Confederate pularms. Knife exhibits a 2-3/4″ octagonal elongated crossguard with 5/8″ high pewter ferrule and brass buttcap which appears to be made from an old 19th century flat button. The grip is striped maple reminiscent of early American gunmakers. CONDITION: Blade is gray with old areas of cleaning, sharpening and patches of rust and pitting. Accompanying scabbard is simply back sewn piece of deerskin which appears to be originally made for a longer knife and is now missing its end. There is no apparent belt loop though there is an extra flap of leather on back of scabbard. 4-35019 JS48 (1,000-1,500) 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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