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FINE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE WITH TIN SCABBARD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
FINE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE WITH TIN SCABBARD.

17.5" Overall, 13.25" dagger point blade made from large .3" thick file w/ unique deep recesses near ricasso, 1" wide expanding to over 1.5" blade. Just like some Columbus Georgia cutlass blades in style. Grip is spiral carved w/ US large cent used as cap for peen, cross guard is 4.5" shaped thin sheet iron. Scabbard is lap seamed & soldered w/ heavy brass belt loop attached to throat & iron wire loop for leg strap. This is unique Confederate knife that has survived nicely from old Georgia collection. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, complete & original. Blade is gray showing original tool marks, stains & pitting. Grip has hand worn patina. Uncleaned iron patina on cross guard & sheath. Several shallow bends to sheath unaffecting fit or aesthetic. (02-17380/JS). $3,000-5,000.