October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Circa 1840s. Guardless Bowie knife with pressed horn handle. Knife features a 1 - 1/2" wide, full tang 10" clip point blade with a 4 - 1/2" false edge. Blade is marked on the left side with English "VR" and "(Crown) / G. BEARDSHAW / CAST STEEL". The pressed horn handles are held on with 5 small brass rivets on each side. Shell designs on the pommel and top of grips. Embossed Moroccan leather scabbard has silver tip and throat with original belt clip on the reverse. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has a sharp tip and shows typical light linear scratches, but much of original polish; most wear is scabbard scuffs. Handles are tight to tang with no bug damage or cracks. Scabbard is solid and tight.