A Rare 1820s-1850s American Made Gambler's Push Dagger
A Rare 1820s-1850s American Made Gambler's Push Dagger Bowie Knife with Marked Blade & Bone Dice inside the Grip. Of a strong built with a multi-fullered broad and powerful thrusting blade, struck with various markings to both sides. Blued steel cross guard connected through short brass shaft to the horizontal bone cylinder grip, containing a set of playing dice inside one of its halves. An impressive and rare example, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 6 5/8" , Grip : 3 1/2". Blade Length : 4 3/8" Width : 1 5/8"
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A Rare 1820s-1850s American Made Gambler's Push Dagger Bowie Knife with Marked Blade & Bone Dice inside the Grip. Of a strong built with a multi-fullered broad and powerful thrusting blade, struck with various markings to both sides. Blued steel cross guard connected through short brass shaft to the horizontal bone cylinder grip, containing a set of playing dice inside one of its halves. An impressive and rare example, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 6 5/8" , Grip : 3 1/2". Blade Length : 4 3/8" Width : 1 5/8"