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Authentic 19th century clip point Bowie knife with cutlery handle, blade marked "John Coe" in shie

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:875.00 USD
Authentic 19th century clip point Bowie knife  with cutlery handle, blade marked  John Coe   in shie
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Authentic 19th century clip point Bowie knife with cutlery handle, blade marked "John Coe" in shield with trademark "I prefer" and "Sheffield". The blade shows stampings "I am for use" in banner, eagle with arrows,American hunting knife, hunter with 4 sets of dogs, and bull. The blade measures 9-1/4", shows a clip point, is of thick stock measuring almost 1/4" across back of ricasso; the blade shows 2 large nicks at the center, some minor erosion and pinprick pitting, but is generally good with most of its polish and is its full original dimensions. The silvered grip shows a small loss at the pommel area. The original scabbard ismissing the tip, retains the throat and button; the scabbard is fragmenting and opening at the edges and in poor condition. A good early and genuine knife with an impressive clip point blade. Est.:$1,750-$3,500