Bidspirit auction | Circa 1830s - 1860s Very

Circa 1830s - 1860s Very Large American Bowie Knife, - Circa 1830s - 1860s Very Large American Bowie Knife, Possibly Confederate Used in Civil War. A very well-built example of an early American fighting bowie knife. Having an exceptionally long clip-point blade free of markings or decorations. Strong steel mounts to the deer stag gripped handle. In its original leather scabbard embossed with arrow shaped decorations and owner's initials: ”K. R.” Most likely made and used around Gold Rush era all the way to the Civil War. Overall length: 19 1/2”. Blade length: 13”