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FINE IVORY GRIPPED CIPHERED BOWIE, EX BOB ABLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
FINE IVORY GRIPPED CIPHERED BOWIE, EX BOB ABLE

COLLECTION. This exact knife is pictured in Robert Able’s 1967 text “Classic Bowie Knives” as plate No. 76. 13.5" Overall, 9" blade, 5" partially sharpened false edge. Ricasso w/ “R / BUNTING / AND SON”, 5 ciphers showing mounted hunter w/ 8 dogs confronted by buffalo. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, blade retains much of its original polish w/ pitting, retains Able collection red paint “No. 76” on ricasso. Certifiable antique elephant ivory grips have sm. chip on either side adjacent to pins. (02-15605/JS). $2,000-2,500.