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FINE EARLY COFFIN GRIP BOWIE KNIFE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
FINE EARLY COFFIN GRIP BOWIE KNIFE.

13 1/2" Overall, 8 5/8" clip point w/ 6" beveled edge. Maker’s mark on ricasso is difficult to read but appears to be that on Bunting Sheffield. Center of blade is marked “WILSON HAWKSWORTH & MOSS’S / CELEBRATED CAST STEEL”. Earlier circa 1840 full tang w/ heavy German silver & horn slab grip. Original German silver mounted red veneered sheath fits well. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is gray w/ staining & pitting & as noted maker’s mark is partially discernable. Grip is sound & solid. Sm. gap between pommel & slabs. German silver mounts have numerous sm. dents & scratches, horn slabs are complete one side w/ several chips & sm. reductions. Sheath has matching patina on mounts. Red veneer is dark & stained on one side w/ partial tear & chip on edge, missing frog button. (02-15539/JS). $3,000-4,000.