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RARE AMES 1847 RIFLEMAN’S KNIFE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
RARE AMES 1847 RIFLEMAN’S KNIFE.

Original, complete rarely offered American knife w/ original brass mounted sheath, 18 1/4" overall in sheath, blade 11 3/4". Ricasso marked “AMES MFG CO / CABOTVILLE / 1849” & inspected “US / WD” on opposite side, brass cross guard is also inspected “WD” & “JWR”, frog button inspected “D”. CONDITION: very good overall, markings all discernible, blade has dark gray patina, sharpening, light pitting, 2 piece wood slab grip has hand worn patina w/ scattered sm. cosmetic blemishes. Sheath is superior condition to most, matching brass patina to crossguard, leather body sound w/ light craquelure. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (02-16228/JS). $3,000-5,000.