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American Bowie Knife by W.C. Epperson
4/30/2014 - Firearms and Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction
10.25" clip point blade; thick blade .380 at the hilt. Iron guard, rosewood handle with nickel ferule.  Blade is marked top W.C. Epperson.

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Blade has nice tarnished look with some staining.  Wood handle is excellent. Rare American maker.
Sold: $10,575.00
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