2 CLIP POINT BOWIE KNIVES OF POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE ORIGIN.

1) 11-1/4″ clip point blade made obviously from file, 16-1/4″ overall, 1-5/8″ width with shaped wood handle with three brass pins attaching grip. 4-1/2″ lozenge shaped iron crossguard. 2) 9-3/4″ clip point blade, 14-3/4″ overall side knife with spurious “MACON / ARSENAL” stamped on blade. Thick brass 3″ crossguard with weathered wood handles retained with six brass pins. It is difficult to date this knife and may be of quite recent manufacture, the markings are quite modern. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: 1) Good overall. Blade is gray with staining & pitting. Numerous small chips in cutting edge. Grip is sound & solid with hand worn patina with small nicks, scratches. 2) Good overall. Old sharpening. Accompanying scabbard appears to be new fabrication. 49059-208, 49059-210, JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1168

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Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1168	$1,265.00	2 CLIP POINT BOWIE KNIVES OF POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE ORIGIN. 1) 11-1/4″ clip point blade made obviously from file, 16-1/4″ overall, 1-5/8″ width with shaped wood handle with three brass pins attaching grip. 4-1/2″ lozenge shaped iron crossguard. 2) 9-3/4″ clip point blade, 14-3/4″ overall side knife with spurious “MACON / ARSENAL” stamped on blade. Thick brass 3″ crossguard with weathered wood handles retained with six brass pins. It is difficult to date this knife and may be of quite recent manufacture, the markings are quite modern. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: 1) Good overall. Blade is gray with staining & pitting. Numerous small chips in cutting edge. Grip is sound & solid with hand worn patina with small nicks, scratches. 2) Good overall. Old sharpening. Accompanying scabbard appears to be new fabrication. 49059-208, 49059-210, JS (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1168 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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2 CLIP POINT BOWIE KNIVES OF POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE ORIGIN.