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INCREDIBLE, MASSIVE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
INCREDIBLE, MASSIVE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE.

A master cutler made this incredible 21" hollow ground, spear point bowie w/ tin mounted tool scabbard. This knife is pictured & described on pg. 416-417 of “The Antique Bowie Knife Book”, 1990. PROVENANCE: ex Bill Adams collection. CONDITION: very fine overall. 4” rnd. edge cross guard slightly loose to probably loss of protective washer. Turned wood grip w/ bulbous pommel has a long hairline crack. Sheath is matching very fine condition, retaining most of its original brown polish w/ minor scuffing. Tinned mounts are sound w/ patina & denting. Belt loop is supple & complete. (02-15572/JS). $4,000-5,000.