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American Civil War Era English Made Riflemen's Bowie - American Civil War Era English Made Riflemen's Bowie Knife. A scarce example with walnut wood grips, iron guard and rivets. Mounted with a single-edged spear-point blade having false edge tip. The ricasso struck with a capital ”R”, possibly for riflemen units. With a gold embellished leather scabbard having German silver throat and missing a tip. Overall length: 12 1/2”. Blade length: 8”.