LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH S GUARD.
Circa 1860s "S" guard, clip point Bowie knife with 13 - 1/2" shear steel blade. Finely finished blade has a 3 - 1/2" false edge, iron furniture with period leather over tin scabbard and original wood turned grips. This type is commonly associated with Confederate usage. CONDITION: Very good. Blade cleaned to grey overall with evidence of moderate pitting. Scattered edge nicks. Blade Length: 13 - 1/2" Overall Length: 19"
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Circa 1860s "S" guard, clip point Bowie knife with 13 - 1/2" shear steel blade. Finely finished blade has a 3 - 1/2" false edge, iron furniture with period leather over tin scabbard and original wood turned grips. This type is commonly associated with Confederate usage. CONDITION: Very good. Blade cleaned to grey overall with evidence of moderate pitting. Scattered edge nicks. Blade Length: 13 - 1/2" Overall Length: 19"
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