GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
WELL CRAFTED LARGE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE PICTURED IN "CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIVES".This exact knife is pictured on pg 218 of Confederate Bowie Knives, Melton, Phillips & Sexton, 2012. 18" overall. Though made by a gifted cutler, with 7" false edge and 1" cut-out choil, the steel was likely flawed and did not withstand the abuse to the the cutting edge which is noted in the lamination and chipping. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard's hand drawn display card. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of Roger Ballard. CONDITION: Very good overall. 13-3/8" blade as noted has chipping in cutting edge with an overall dark iron patina. This knife as tiny traces of dry-pencil etching on right side which was probably maker's mark, though no longer discernible. Grip has hand worn patina and old tacking marks. 52703-8 JS (2,000-3,000)