GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
MASSIVE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE THOUGHT TO BE MADE IN MISSISSIPPI.This exact knife is pictured on pg 230 of Confederate Bowie Knives, Melton, Phillips & Sexton, 2012. 22-3/4" overall, 18" clip-point blade, wood grips secured by 3 iron pins. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard's hand drawn display card. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Jerry Fertitta, Baton Rouge, LA; Lifetime collection of Roger Ballard, 1985. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is overall mottled grey/brown showing some orig finishing marks with staining and pitting, small nicks in cutting edge. Hand worn patina to 2-pc slab grips. 52703-3 JS (2,000-3,000)