CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE.

CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. 12-1/2” clip-point blade; brass guard and pommel with crudely cast 3/4” holes for probable attachment to pole for use as pole arm. Varnished wood grip with two brass ferrules, leather scabbard with brass mounts. This knife was once thought to be made by Potts & Hunt, but this well made knife is now simply regarded as a Confederate knife of unknown manufacture. CONDITION: Blade is excellent, exhibiting most of the orig polish and shine. Hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit nice patina. Wood grip is excellent. Leather scabbard body is mottled & flaking and covered with a waxy protectorate. Belt loop is missing. 4-54478 JS52 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	519	$4,312.00	CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. 12-1/2” clip-point blade; brass guard and pommel with crudely cast 3/4” holes for probable attachment to pole for use as pole arm. Varnished wood grip with two brass ferrules, leather scabbard with brass mounts. This knife was once thought to be made by Potts & Hunt, but this well made knife is now simply regarded as a Confederate knife of unknown manufacture. CONDITION: Blade is excellent, exhibiting most of the orig polish and shine. Hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit nice patina. Wood grip is excellent. Leather scabbard body is mottled & flaking and covered with a waxy protectorate. Belt loop is missing. 4-54478 JS52 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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