GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
MASSIVE CONFEDERATE CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE.This knife measures about 21" overall with a blade over 15-1/2". Blade is saber ground with a large flat ricasso. Blade is .18" thick and 1-3/4" wide. Grips are made from 2 slabs of wood attached by 2 iron pins. Scabbard is missing its belt loop but has beautiful decoration of its owner. This is an impressive knife in very fine condition that presents beautifully with the carved decoration and fine surfaces. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is grey/white, still retaining some orig tool marks, newer sharpening, scattered staining and pitting. Grips have hand worn patina. Iron cross guard and pins are well patinaed. Scabbard fits knife well, though missing belt loop, carved decoration and initials are well defined with much of scabbard body having orig color and surface with areas of scuffing, especially on edges. 49350-4 JS (7,000-9,000)