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JXM-10 CALIFORNIA BOWIE KNIFE

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
JXM-10 CALIFORNIA BOWIE KNIFE
Silver mounted California belt knife with characteristic belt hook on scabbard and finger grooved Marine ivory grip circa 1850-1880s in classic gold rush style. Measures 10 ¾” overall with a 6” clippedpoint thin steel point blade measuring ¾” from edge to back. Minor pitting and erosion on blade. Age cracks and deep patina grip. Scabbard show California style caving and is fair with some tears and small losses. Justthe type worn by successful gentlemen and thugs in the Barbary Coast as male jewelry. Est.: $1500-$3000