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INCREDIBLE “PISTOL GRIP” CONFEDERATE CLOSED GUARD

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
INCREDIBLE “PISTOL GRIP” CONFEDERATE CLOSED GUARD

BOWIE KNIFE. 16 1/2" Overall, 11 1/4" blade, 1 3/4" wide, 4" clip. This is an incredible form of which 2 examples are known, but this one has survived in beautiful, unmolested condition. The maker of this knife understood cutlery, wood work, leather craft & tin smithing; all elements are so well done. CONDITION: fine overall, blade is gray still showing original tool marks w/ staining & light pitting. Grip is sound w/ hand worn patina. Guard has smooth iron patina. Scabbard is very fine, retaining most of its original brown finish w/ heavily patinated pewter rivets & 5" sewn belt loop. (02-15552/JS). $4,000-5,000.