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Early Bowie Knife
4/30/2014 - Firearms and Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction
9" spear point blade. Blade is marked in three lines V crown R, J. Wilson Browne, Sheffield. Brass guard, round wood handle with grooves. Early style blade with brass scabbard.

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Blade has a nice dark look with some pitting. Guard with nice dark untouched patina. Scabbard has some dents, but a very nice dark untouched patina.
Sold: $1,762.50
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