Authentic Bowie Knife Circa 1840

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Posted by ritterdevon
13 years ago
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I have an Authentic Bowie Knife Circa 1840 with a wall mount. On the handle of the knife there's a W 49 and a Western U.S.A marking. The title of the post is engraved on the wall mount.
Category Militaria
Medium wood
Distinguishing marks age on the blade
Size and dimensions of this item knife - 14.5 in
wall mount - 17 in
Date Period circa 1840
History Passed down through family. Received from a friend in war by my grandfather
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fishwhacker 🎯 Collector 13 years ago

This knife was made by Western manufacturing company in Boulder CO sometime between 1970-1978. I'm attaching a link to a forum discussion regarding dating of these knives and another of a recent ebay sale. They pop up on ebay fairly often and while it is 130-138 years newer than you think, itt is still a collectible piece. If you have the sheath the value in good conditon could be up to $150. Without it and just the plaque, they have been going for $50-100.

 

http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/872513/tp/2/

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-Western-Bowie-USA-W-49-A-KNIFE-14-5-8-L-w-Leather-Sheath-/271042732381?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f1b67e15d

 

 

 

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