^Lot 4191A SCARCE LARGE BRIDGEPORT GUN IMPLEMENT COMPANY

BOWIE KNIFE. Several patterns of Bridgeport G. I. Co knives are known, circa 1890, this one is maker marked and model numbered "501", 13" overall, 9" spear point blade tapers larger toward point, Full tang, Gutta percha slabbed handle, 2” oval brass cross guard. CONDITION: very good to fine overall blade has some original Polish with staining and areas of pitting, still very sharp. Brown leather sheath missing sound belt loop and heavily worn tip. (02-24557/JS). NON-GUN. $300-600.