Billy The Kid Tintype & Antique World Weapons
Lot 203:
American Civil War Era or Earlier Identified Confederate TEXAS Bowie Knife. A fascinating American made early bowie knife with an exceptionally sturdy and robust clip-point blade having finely worked spine and struck makers marks on both sides of ricasso. Iron cross-guard and bull-horn grip scales finished by short brass pommel scales and series of brass rivets. In its original leather scabbard featuring a flag of Texas with the owners name "JOHN POTTER SAN ANTONIO", another lengthy inscription to the lower part of the scabbard. A super strong knife which must have been used during the Civil War or earlier. Overall length: 14". Blade length: 8 1/4"
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