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American Civil War Era Handmade Bowie Knife

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Unusual American Civil War era M-1850 Staff & Field Officer's Sword with Small-lettered US to the Gu: Unusual American Civil War era M-1850 Staff & Field Officer's Sword with Small-lettered US to the Guard, Etched Blade and 24 hallmark to Blade, Hilt & Scabbard. Total length (inside scabbard if presen

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American Civil War Era Cavalry Sabre: Stamped 1862, no other visible marks, with scabbard, rust and wear / in as-found condition.Total L (sword in scabbard): approx. 43".

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AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ERA OFFICER SWORD: An antique American original Civil War era officer's sword. This 1850 model sword was worn by Officers of the rank of Major and higher. A steel blade is etched with US motifs on both sides. A steel sc

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American Civil War Era Handmade Bowie Knife

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Handmade D - Guard Bowie knife. American, ca. mid - 19th century. U.S. Civil War era. Knife blade appears to have been made out of a file, as file marks are still visible on back of knife and on blade edge. Hand beaten cast iron blade with hand guard. Oxidation on blade and guard and some pitting. Blade is sharp. Wood handle with some patina and cracking. Blade about 12 3/4" long, about 17 1/8" long in total. Blade about 2" wide. Guard about 5 1/2" wide.Keywords: Confederate, Union, United States, Confederacy, South, North, Militaria, Antique, military, warfare, man cave.

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American Civil War Era Handmade Bowie Knife

Name: American Civil War Era Handmade Bowie Knife
SKU: 118265482
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,500

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