Bidspirit auction | Massive early Southern style Bowie

Massive early Southern style Bowie Knife, Confederate - - Massive early Southern style Bowie Knife, Confederate - American Civil WarA heavy duty home made Southern fighting knife, possibly predating the war period and very likely been used by a Confederate soldier during its times. With its beefy walnut grip bearing imprinted name of the knife's owner or maker, brass mounts with a heavy steel tang cap. Massive spear point blade with false edge tip and central ridge partially worn. Heavy patina and wear overall consistent with the age and extensive service of this primitively made but very efficient early bowie knife. Total length including scabbard ( when scabbard is present) - 16”. Length of the blade - 10.25”.