Lot 4175 CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.
18" overall, meaty 13" upswept cocked clip point blade, .35" thick at ricasso, wide beveled top edge, turned wood grip, sculptured tapered D-guard with teardrop shaped quillon. CONDITION: very good overall, "as found" iron patina, sharpening, nicks in cutting edge, hairline cracks in hand worn patinaed handle. PROVENANCE: ex-Tommy Knox collection. (02-25900/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-3,000.
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