^Lot 4182 IMPRESSIVE LARGE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ERA BOWIE

KNIFE. 17.5" overall, 12.75" heavy clip point blade, 1.8" wide, .28" thick, 4" partially sharpened clip, 3.5" filed slight "S" shaped brass cross guard, tapered maple handle, penny sized brass inset pommel cap, brown leather sheath with integral . More refined clip point than most Confederate knives but has the heft and size often seen. CONDITION: very good overall, blade stained and light pitting, accompanying sheath is about 2" too long. PROVENANCE: James R. Johnston collection. (02-26004/JS). NON-GUN. $4,000-6,000.