This is an extremely fine, orig and authentic example of a highly faked knife measuring 14-1/8" overall with 9-1/2" Bowie blade marked "COLLINS & CO / logo with hammer / LEGITIMUS / MADE IN USA / NO. 18" with rare green horn grip retained by 5 brass pins. Knife is accompanied by orig Collins tooled brown leather scabbard. You cannot find a much better example. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains much of its orig polish and luster with some light staining and old sharpening. Brass cross guard is cleaned with mixed patina. Properly maker marked leather scabbard is also fine with light folding at tip. 52332-214 JS (300-500)