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U.S. Ames Dahlgren Bowie Bayonet with Sheath

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,700.00 USD
U.S. Ames Dahlgren Bowie Bayonet with Sheath
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U.S. Ames Dahlgren Bowie Bayonet with Sheath

Designed by Admiral John Dahlgren as a replacement for the sword pattern bayonets then used on the 1861 Plymouth Rifle, the Dahlgren Bowie was a weapon made with an eye for the kind of brutal, up-close combat that unfolds during boarding actions, shore landings, and similar events, essentially the grandfather of the U.S.M.C. Ka-Bar knife. 16 5/8 inches overall, with a 12 inch asymmetrical clip point blade, marked "USN/D.R/1863" on the right ricasso and bearing the Ames address on the left. Brass and wood grip, with a "DR" cartouche on the pommel. Leather scabbard, with a brass throat and tip.

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Fine. The fine blade shows original polish under a mixed gray patina overall, with scattered pitting and a number of dings on the edge. The markings are crisp. The brass shows a well aged patina with light scratches, with a few minor handling marks on the wood. The sheath is very good, with light cracking of the leather.