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Classic Bowie Knife

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Classic Bowie Knife
marked George Wostenholm Washington Works Sheffield with original scabbard showing IXL trade markings on both sides. Formerly George Taylor and Norm Flayderman Collections. 9.5" blade 13" overall with stag horn grip and German Silver mounts. Profusely etched and marked blade showing Zack Taylor figure on ricasso, IXL, logos, The Hunter Companion and etched "American Ask For Nothing But What Is Right", "Protected by her noble and brave volunteers". The condition is good to very good with some minor pitting and slight sharpening on edge. Blade ridges and edges still fairly crisp. Scabbard is good to very good with minor losses and normal aging. The top and throat retained with oversize old button hanger of period use.