3092 MID-19th CENTURY BRITISH STYLE BOWIE KNIFE WITH

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This item SOLD at 2023 Dec 05 @ 11:05UTC-5 : EST/CDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 300.00 USD
Estimated at 600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
HOMEMADE SHEATH. Overall length: 17 1/2". Blade length: 11 7/8”. The plain blade has an 8” false edge at the top with notches & facets on the spine as it nears the ricasso. Brass guard with lobed finials, along with a brass ferrule & large globular pommel cap. Large, polished bone grip. Scabbard appears to be homemade of sewn bridle leather. CONDITION: blade shows evidence of cleaning & sharpening. The brass has a pleasing old patina. Grip shows numerous age cracks from drying. Scabbard is quite rough with some losses but full of character. (02-17920/BF). $600-1,000.