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RARE WJ MCELROY BOWIE KNIFE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
RARE WJ MCELROY BOWIE KNIFE.

16" Overall, 11" dbl. edged dagger point blade, “W.J. McELROY / MACON Ga” stamped on ricasso. This is 1 of only 3 documented examples of this rare bowie w/ 3 1/2" cast brass crossguard & pommel. CONDITION: fair-good overall, knife has seen lots of use & blade has seen continued sharpening to a smaller profile than its original about 12" blade. About 2" of point of this blade has been professionally restored. Brass has a mottled medium mustard patina, bulbous wood grip is different from the spiral grips seen on other 2 examples, but the wood is old w/ hand worn patina & appears original to use. (02-15407/JS). $6,000-7,000.