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Massive Civil War era spear point Bowie knife of good quality but unmarked, showing 10-1/4" blade,

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:625.00 USD
Massive Civil War era spear point Bowie knife  of good quality but unmarked, showing  10-1/4  blade,
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Massive Civil War era spear point Bowie knife of good quality but unmarked, showing 10-1/4" blade, 15-1/2" overall; blade measures 2-3/8" across widest part and of thick construction, measuring almost 1/4"across thickest part of back. The blade is finely ground and made, shows most of its original bright polish, just some slight beginning age and a couple of miniscule nicks at the edge. The guard is very thick andoversized for protection, the grip is checkered hardwood, possibly rosewood. A brass mounted leather scabbard with wide loop for belt is included and appears original to the knife. The brass shows a good patina,the leather is good with some opening to the edges, cracking, normal aging. Probably Philadelphia or New York made by its styling. Est.: $1,250-$2,500