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CONFEDERATE COOK AND BROTHERS BOWIE KNIFE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
CONFEDERATE COOK AND BROTHERS BOWIE KNIFE.

16 1/2" Overall, 12" clip point blade w/ “S” shaped brass crossguard. Rarely seen is this knife configured as a fighting knife. Standard configuration of the bowie bayonets made by the same firm w/ rosewood grip, but has been altered w/ the unfinished muzzle rings removed & sheet brass pommel cap. This knife is pictured on pg. 205 “Accoutrements IV” by James R. Johnston. CONDITION: fine overall. Blade is overall gray/bright w/ areas of original polish & luster, scattered staining & light pitting. Crossguard shows brazed back swept quillon of crossguard where muzzle ring was removed. Sheath is equally fine, retaining much of its original black finish w/ scuffing, missing belt loop as most are. (02-15873/JS). $3,000-4,000.