MASSIVE CIRCA 1840-1850 FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE.
15.5" overall opened, 7" locking clip point blade with beveled top edge, 1.5" wide, .25" thick, tapered horn slabs, iron bolsters. CONDITION: good overall, iron patina, chipping & minor insect damage to horn slabs. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-7/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.
15.5" overall opened, 7" locking clip point blade with beveled top edge, 1.5" wide, .25" thick, tapered horn slabs, iron bolsters. CONDITION: good overall, iron patina, chipping & minor insect damage to horn slabs. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26487-7/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.