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Civil War Era American Blacksmith Made Bowie Knife

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Civil War Era American Blacksmith Made Bowie Knife

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Description

Fine clipped end Bowie with 13.25” single edged steel blade, with oval brass guard and leather washer grip with steel pommel plate with capstan rivet, total length 18”. Includes original hand sewn brown leather sheath decorated with tooled circles, 12.5” long.

Condition

Fine all-over brown patina to metal, some pitting near tip, guard with bends and slight damage, sheath worn near tip, still Very Good.

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Civil War Era American Blacksmith Made Bowie Knife

Name: Civil War Era American Blacksmith Made Bowie Knife
SKU: 30557052
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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