CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE.

CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. This is a well-made massive Confederate clip point side knife in orig scabbard and is 21-1/2” overall. Blade is 17” long and 1-7/8” wide. This knife is dated 1861 on blade and pommel, markings appear unquestionably contemporary to time of manufacture & there is also a cryptic marking in front of date on blade that is most interesting. The grip is also most unusual in that it utilizes crown stag with an antler point projecting over blade. Blades are often seen in so many other Confederate knives that started out life as a large file. File and other tools were a good source to Confederate blacksmith’s of hardened steel for blades. Though blade is well finished including some beveling on spine, traces of file’s orig surface can still be seen. This is a wonderful example of a unique dated Confederate side knife. The owner of this knife stated he bought it in central GA many years ago from a lady who used it to kill hogs on her farm. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered areas of pitting. Cutting edge has been sharpened. Grip is very good with soiling in crevices. Scabbard is dry and hard and missing sewn belt loop. Sewn edge is missing some stitching but still fits blade well. 8-76202 JS3 (12,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	380	$0.00	CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. This is a well-made massive Confederate clip point side knife in orig scabbard and is 21-1/2” overall. Blade is 17” long and 1-7/8” wide. This knife is dated 1861 on blade and pommel, markings appear unquestionably contemporary to time of manufacture & there is also a cryptic marking in front of date on blade that is most interesting. The grip is also most unusual in that it utilizes crown stag with an antler point projecting over blade. Blades are often seen in so many other Confederate knives that started out life as a large file. File and other tools were a good source to Confederate blacksmith’s of hardened steel for blades. Though blade is well finished including some beveling on spine, traces of file’s orig surface can still be seen. This is a wonderful example of a unique dated Confederate side knife. The owner of this knife stated he bought it in central GA many years ago from a lady who used it to kill hogs on her farm. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered areas of pitting. Cutting edge has been sharpened. Grip is very good with soiling in crevices. Scabbard is dry and hard and missing sewn belt loop. Sewn edge is missing some stitching but still fits blade well. 8-76202 JS3 (12,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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