12.5" double-edge spear point blade. Hilt has thick iron "D" guard with squared corners, pommel and ferrule; round wooden grip. Retains the remnant of a very old label inscribed "Confed. Bowie Knife from..." Appears to be an arsenal-made example, judging by the workmanship. Condition: Fair to good. Metal age darkened; blade shows signs of attempted cleaning; edge has numerous small chips. Label remnant covered with tape.
12.5" double-edge spear point blade. Hilt has thick iron "D" guard with squared corners, pommel and ferrule; round wooden grip. Retains the remnant of a very old label inscribed "Confed. Bowie Knife from..." Appears to be an arsenal-made example, judging by the workmanship. Condition: Fair to good. Metal age darkened; blade shows signs of attempted cleaning; edge has numerous small chips. Label remnant covered with tape.
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