May 23rd 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/22/2015
Circa 1850's. Offered is a fine large Sheffield pre-England bowie knife. It is a standard spear point that features a 8-7/8" blade with IXL stamped on the ricasso. Total length is 13-1/4". Maker and Sheffield are stamped on top of blade. Has a German nickel quillion and pommel with a bone handle and two bolsters. Blade is fine, does not appear to have been sharpened, perfect tip, and small chip on edge. Stag handle is excellent with a couple of minor stress cracks. Comes in an original leather sheath with nickel tip and throat.