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JXM-4 BOWIE KNIFE

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
JXM-4 BOWIE KNIFE
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Classic and large spear point Bowie knife marked “Joseph Hawksleys Celebrated”. Semi-coffin shaped grip with pearl scales and German silver mountings. Original scabbard with tip, throat and button hanger. The blade measures 9 ¾” and the knife is 14 ¼” overall. The blade is 1 ½” wide at thickest point and is very finely ground from thick stock. The blade is good to very good with scattered erosion and minor pitting but fulloriginal dimensions with considerable original; polish. The scabbard is also good to very good with minor aging. The pearl scales are near fine. There is a hole through the front bolster behind the guard forlanyard loop. A classic and high quality knife circa 1850-1870. Est.: $1500-$3000