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Civil War Era Boyle Gamble & McAfee Bowie Knife

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Antique American Civil War Era Bowie Knife, Possibly Used By The South With A Very Strong Forged: Antique American Civil War Era Bowie Knife, Possibly Used By The South With A Very Strong Forged Blade Full Length 15.5 Inch Blade Length 11 Inch

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Period Civil War Era Hand Forged Bowie Knife: Circa 1860, likely South Carolina. The piece has a hand hewn black walnut handle with wrought tang and guard. The blade has a nice patina and is accompanied by what looks to be the original leather sc

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1800's Civil War era clip point Bowie Large Knife: 1800's Civil War era clip point Bowie Large Knife

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LARGE EARLY BOWIE KNIFE ~ CIVIL WAR ERA MOST LIKELY CONFEDERATE: Large Early Bowie Knife ~ Probably American Civil War. Most likely confederate . Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 16", Blade length : 11 3/8". ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Clo

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High Quality English or American Bowie Knife of Civil War era Style, with Fine German Silver Mounts,: High Quality English or American Bowie Knife of Civil War era Style, with Fine German Silver Mounts, Damascus Steel Clip-point Blade Having a Gold Inlaid Maker's Name ''CHARLTON LTD'' and Lovely Black

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Civil War Bowie Knife: Original Sheath 15 1/4" Long Blade is 1 1/2" Wide

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Civil War Era Boyle Gamble & McAfee Bowie Knife

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This is a Civil War era bowie knife made by Boyle, Gamble & McAfee. During the Civil War, the company manufactured edged weapons under Confederate contract. The knife features a broad forged steel blade with a drop point. The solid brass crosspiece marked "Boyle Gamble & McAfee" separates the blade from the antler handle. The bowie knife is in good overall condition. It measures 16" long with a 10" blade.

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