SPECTACULAR ROBY BOWIE KNIFE.

SPECTACULAR ROBY BOWIE KNIFE. May be the finest example extant but at least one of the very best known. These Bowies were made by the C. Roby & Co. of West Chelmsford, Mass. in period 1861-65, making them a true Civil War Bowie knife. It has a 9-3/16” clip point Bowie blade, 1-1/2” wide with diamond shaped flat grind with about 3” of back grind, marked on left ricasso “C. ROBY & CO. / W. CHELMSFORD / MASS.”. Left side of blade is etched with crossed cannons and an American shield in a wreath. Right side is etched “US” in a wreath and another panel has crossed swords in a wreath. It has an oval steel handguard with turned, ribbed walnut handle with swelled middle, a brass ferrule and a cast brass eagle head pommel. A rare Civil War knife in exceptional condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has been lightly sharpened with a slightly blunted tip. Retains most of its orig factory polish on blade and brass of the handle. Walnut handle retains 50-60% orig varnish with no discernible flaws. 4-31054 JR498 (10,000-15,000)

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
	388	$20,700.00	SPECTACULAR ROBY BOWIE KNIFE. May be the finest example extant but at least one of the very best known. These Bowies were made by the C. Roby & Co. of West Chelmsford, Mass. in period 1861-65, making them a true Civil War Bowie knife. It has a 9-3/16” clip point Bowie blade, 1-1/2” wide with diamond shaped flat grind with about 3” of back grind, marked on left ricasso “C. ROBY & CO. / W. CHELMSFORD / MASS.”. Left side of blade is etched with crossed cannons and an American shield in a wreath. Right side is etched “US” in a wreath and another panel has crossed swords in a wreath. It has an oval steel handguard with turned, ribbed walnut handle with swelled middle, a brass ferrule and a cast brass eagle head pommel. A rare Civil War knife in exceptional condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has been lightly sharpened with a slightly blunted tip. Retains most of its orig factory polish on blade and brass of the handle. Walnut handle retains 50-60% orig varnish with no discernible flaws. 4-31054 JR498 (10,000-15,000) 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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