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Silver-Mounted, Handcrafted Re-creation of What is Generically Referred to as "Bowie No. 1". ...
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Silver-Mounted, Handcrafted Re-creation of What is Generically Referred to as "Bowie No. 1". Considered by collectors to be one of the earliest forms of the "Bowie knife," this example being very similar to the knife in the Alamo museum. 15" overall, 8.75" blade with shallow clipped point. All mounts of silver including plates on either side of the ricasso. Black, possibly ebony, wood grip, with one well worn chip on the reverse side. Heavy, silver mounted, backstitched, leather scabbard. Knife and scabbard in overall excellent condition, with just some scattered dents/dings on the silver mounts. Although long believed to be period, we are of the opinion this example is, in fact, a late nineteenth century recreation of this seminal American knife form. Still a wonderful addition to any early American knife collection.Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2009
12th
Saturday
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