Lot 134
Bowie Knife, California. This early Bowie has a bone-scaled coffin handle with a nickel silver guard and panel and a brass pommel. The 6" clip point blade is evenly worn to a smooth grey patina. The total length is 10½". No maker mark. This bowie comes with a 6" leather and brass scabbard with an attached 4½" belt loop. Both the knife and scabbard are in very good condition.This piece was made in the 1840s.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800.
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| Realized $823 |
