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CIVIL WAR SABER MADE INTO A FIGHTING KNIFE

CIVIL WAR SABER MADE INTO A FIGHTING KNIFE

Knife looks to be made of the last 8.00 inches of a cavalry saber with the grip attached as a handle. The blade meas. approx. 8.00 inches long. Visible at the base of the blade is the end of what once… (490-3222). Learn More »

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CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE WITH SALVAGED MUSICIAN SWORD BRASS HILT

CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE WITH SALVAGED MUSICIAN SWORD BRASS HILT

This clip-point Bowie a great example of southern improvisation- a kind of weapons-making version of folk art – not sophisticated, but with an appeal of it own.  Measuring 19.5 inches overall, the… (490-3265). Learn More »

SCARCE US MODEL 1880 HUNTING KNIFE / MODEL 1892 ENTRENCHING TOOL: ONE OF FIVE HUNDRED

SCARCE US MODEL 1880 HUNTING KNIFE / MODEL 1892 ENTRENCHING TOOL: ONE OF FIVE HUNDREDHUNTING KNIFE

This is one of just five hundred produced after the redesignation of the M1880 knife as an entrenching tool in 1892 and is carried in the correct fifth type scabbard, introduced in 1890, using a… (490-3261). Learn More »

IRON GUARD FIRST TYPE MODEL 1880 HUNTING KNIFE

IRON GUARD FIRST TYPE MODEL 1880 HUNTING KNIFE

This is one of the first 1,000 Model 1880 hunting knives produced in early 1881 that used an iron guard and handle socket, and is housed in one of the scabbards modified in 1888 by the addition of a… (490-3260). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED 23rd WISCONSIN BOWIE KNIFE: “DEATH TO TRAITORS”

IDENTIFIED 23rd WISCONSIN BOWIE KNIFE: “DEATH TO TRAITORS”

This double-edged spearpoint Bowie or side knife is 12 inches long overall and has a 7-inch blade measure 1-inch wide at the guard. It has German silver mounts: a flat crossguard with scalloped edges… (2022-1061). Learn More »

NICE US MODEL 1880 HUNTING KNIFE

NICE US MODEL 1880 HUNTING KNIFE

These wide-bladed knives were intended to be multi-purpose. Butchering game and various duties around camp were concerns. One veteran praised them since up to that time, “whenever we went out on… (490-3259). Learn More »

ONE OF THE BEST REFERENCE BOOKS ON BOWIE KNIVES FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE RON TUNISON

ONE OF THE BEST REFERENCE BOOKS ON BOWIE KNIVES FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE RON TUNISON

This book is titled “THE BOWIE KNIFE – UNSHEATHING AN AMERICAN LEGEND” by the well-known gun expert, the late Norm Flayderman. The volume was published in 2004 by Mowbray Publishing. The volume… (1100-288). Learn More »

SHEFFIELD SWINGUARD FOLDING HUNTING KNIFE WITH SHEATH

SHEFFIELD SWINGUARD FOLDING HUNTING KNIFE WITH SHEATH

This exceptional knife is maker marked on the ricasso, “JNOWILL & SONS / SHEFFIELD”, and, “JNOWILL & SONS / SHEFFIELD” near the false edge. Measures 14 ½” total length when opened… (482-411). Learn More »

ENGLISH SIDE KNIFE WITH SHEATH, C. 1850-60

ENGLISH SIDE KNIFE WITH SHEATH, C. 1850-60

Maker mark: “Manson/ Sheffield”. Measures 11.25 in total length; spear-shaped blade 6.375” in length, 1.125” in width at base. Frosted blade inscription: “Never Draw Me Without… (172-3645). Learn More »

LARGE ENGLISH BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH 1870’S – 1880’S

LARGE ENGLISH BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH 1870’S – 1880’S

The blade of this knife is in excellent condition. Its surface is bright and clean and the edge is near perfect. There are only two rough spots along the length of the edge, these can be felt but are… (824-01). Learn More »


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FANTASTIC UNIFORM GROUPING OF G.E. ANDREWS: OFFICER’S FROCK COAT, OFFICER’S SHORT JACKET, OFFICER’S TROUSERS, AND HIS TAILOR-MADE FIRST SERGEANT FROCK COAT WITH VETERAN SERVICE STRIPES!

We don’t often use exclamation points in a description, but this identified uniform grouping, formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, has not just historical interest, but outstanding eye-appeal. The First Sergeant’s frock coat… (1179-147). Learn More »

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