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CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE WITH SHEATH.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE WITH SHEATH.

20.5” overall, 16.5” clip point blade, long 5.5” clip, tiger maple grip, D-guard is sheet iron with bulging languets, still retains partial leather sheath that has kept blade protected since war. CONDITION: good-very good overall, blade has smooth gray patina, heavily sharpened with nicks in cutting edge, grip slightly loose, large chip near guard. Sheath is heavily worn and only about 70% of leather remains, unsewn and sewn belt loop missing. PROVENANCE: Pictured on page 231 “Accoutrements IV” by Jim Johnston. (02-16793/JS). $2,000-3,000.