LOT 4312. FINE MASSIVE EARLY AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE & SHEATH

Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

LOT 4312. FINE MASSIVE EARLY AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE & SHEATH

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17″ overall, 11.75″ clip point blade, .38″ thick, heavy short iron “S” shaped cross guard, full tang, iron pin retained polished horn slab grips, German silver mounted tarred leather sheath. This is impressive unique American made bowie in style of 1840 vintage known Philadelphia & Sheffield made bowies. This knife is pictured on pictured on page 221 of James R. Johnston’s “ACCOUTREMENTS IV”.

PROVENANCE: James R. Johnston collection

NON-GUN