December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #1315:
RANDALL MODEL 12 SMITHSONIAN BOWIE.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025
Randall Made Knives of Orlando, Florida has been in business since 1938, when its founder "Bo" Randall took his inspiration from an original Scagel knife to a full time profession. Randall Made Knives have since created a following and a reputation that is readily known and easily recognized around the world. This circa 1960s-1970s Model 12 Smithsonian bowie features a carbon steel clip point blade with distinct "RANDALL MADE / ORLANDO, FLA." mark between Randall's signature scimitars on the obverse cheek. Reverse cheek is marked "F.D. COWLES, JR". The blade is bright and exhibits evidence of an older cleaning in areas with scattered blemishes and freckling. Brass spine. Thick lugged brass crossguard with knurled throat and pommel. Hidden tang construction with large ivory grip that exhibits spotting and a few hairlines. The knife is complete with its brown leather roughback scabbard that features chromium plated "baby dot" snaps that were used on Randall scabbards form the 1960s-1990s. Hone is missing. The reverse is marked with Randall's football logo. Scabbard remains supple with light blemishes and scattered stains from verdigris. CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: L: 17"