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EXTREMELY FINE SHEFFIELD BOWIE FOR AMERICAN MARKET

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
EXTREMELY FINE SHEFFIELD BOWIE FOR AMERICAN MARKET

WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH. Etched in bright panel of 7" blade “AMERICA / THE HOME OF THE FREE / & THE LAND OF THE BRAVE” surrounding an American eagle w/ 26 stars. The United States had 26 states between 1837-1845 which would date the mfg. of this knife. Early scarce quality maker is stamped on ricasso “CORSAN DENTON / BURBEKIN & CO”. Full tang grip has solder filled relief pommel & ferrule & stag slabs. CONDITION: excellent overall, blade retains most of its original luster w/ staining in areas of dark pinprick pitting. Grip overall fine, original German silver mounted brown veneered sheath, retains frog button. (02-15535/JS). $3,000-4,000.