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LARGE CONFEDERATE STIRRUP HILT D-GUARD BOWIE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
LARGE CONFEDERATE STIRRUP HILT D-GUARD BOWIE

KNIFE. 23.5” overall, 16” wide spearpoint blade with 4” sharpened top edge made from file, bulbous oval maple grip with 2 iron ferrules, D guard with long quillon and stirrup shape. This style large stirrup guard was popular as more photos of soldiers holding them than knives survive. CONDITION: “as found” uncleaned blade, iron patina, age crack one side of grip. (02-17222/JS). $2,000-3,000.