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Rare Californian Bowie Knife by Woodhead

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Rare Californian Bowie Knife by Woodhead

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Description

Rare "I Can Dig for Gold" California Cutlery Hilt Bowie Knife by Woodhead, Howard St. Sheffield. Having 7-inch polished steel clip-point blade, the left side etched with legend: A Californian/Ask for Nothing But What is/RIGHT/and Submit to Nothing That Is/WRONG, [etched Federal eagle holding bag of coins in beak marked: 10,000. Below that an etched riband reading: I Can Dig Gold From Quartz, and below, the legend: Californian Bowie knife. ricasso stamped: Woodhead/Howard St./Sheffield.] Flat oval German silver crossguard. Cutlery handle with raised floral and shell pattern devices. Contained in original gray leather scabbard with gilt trim and German silver mounts. German silver belt stud. Condition: Excellent with light storage and handling wear. Overall length: 12 inches. Blade measures 7 inches and handle measures 4.75 inches.

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Please request a full condition report. All items are sold as-is where-is. With all faults and errors. We are happy to assist with additional photographs, explanations, condition reports, or in person examinations on any piece. Please note, for all invoices over 5000USD we require payment via wire or other certified funds.

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Rare Californian Bowie Knife by Woodhead

Name: Rare Californian Bowie Knife by Woodhead
SKU: 157444040
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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Starting Price $500

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