GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
C&R - FINE MASSIVE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE MADE FROM RASP, EX-CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY.This is a classic Confederate Bowie over 20" long with 15-3/4" blade showing distinct marks as being made from an old rasp. Long, thin sharpened clip. Wood grip mounted with 2 pewter ferrules seen on other examples by same school of makers in Confederate Bowie Knives, Melton, Phillips & Sexton, 2012. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard's hand drawn display card. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Chicago Historical Society; Jim Dresler Collection; Lifelong collection of Roger Ballard, 1999. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is overall grey with sharpening. Wood grip has hand worn patina. Lower ferrule is slightly loose. 52703-1 JS (2,000-3,000) C&R -