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ENGRAVED BILL MAINS ALASKAN SKINNER KNIFE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
ENGRAVED BILL MAINS ALASKAN SKINNER KNIFE.
S# 292. Bill Mains was a well known master engraver for Colt (1967-1972) & built knives around Buffalo NY during the late 1960's and early 1970's. Overall: 7 1/4". Blade 3 1/2" engraver cougar bust highlighted w/ vine type scroll; signed "BJG". Brass single hilt marked "MAINS" & "292" along w/ buffalo logo on spine. Stag finger groove handle. Shaped brass buttcap w/ Main's Custom Knives medallion. Brown leather sheath. CONDITION: very good knife w/ light patina. Sheath in very good condition w/ wear. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Brad Shepherd. (02-19846-1/MD). $300-500.