March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2022
Impressive Civil War Era bowie knife with a massive 17" clip point blade. The knife also features an iron crossguard which is followed by a large stag handle. This example was most likely hand forged, lost during the war, and recovered as a relic. The stag handle appears to be a replacement which was added after the knife was excavated. CONDITION: The blade is heavily worn and exhibits faint delamination flaws. The guard exhibits consistent patina as the blade and wobbles slightly. The stag handle is firmly secured in place by two iron nails on each side and exhibits handling wear with various scratches. No major chips or dents. Relic. PROVENANCE: Rich Guckes Collection. JLD