Lot 4170 MASSIVE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.
21.25" overall, 16.5" clip point blade, .14" thick at ricasso, 2" wide at ricasso, "1745" painted or marked on either side of blade of unknown meaning, full tang. CONDITION: good overall, blade sharpened and tapers quickly from wear to cutting edge, wood slab grips possibly replaced or at least brass retaining pins. PROVENANCE: ex-Tommy Knox collection. (02-25895/JS). NON-GUN. $1,500-2,500.
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