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Three (3) Western Cutlery W49 Bowie Knives with One (1) Conversion

Three Western Cutlery W49 bowie knives and a W49 type bowie converted into a Cuchillo del Monte with Mexican style sheath. Western bowie knife W49 stamped WESTERN BOWIE U.S.A. in a brown leather sheath. The pommel is interesting as the wood is angled towards the edge side very skillfully. Size: 14 1/2 inches long with a 9 1/4 inch blade. Western Cutlery W49 bowie knife stamped WESTERN U.S.A. W49 over the letter I. The sheath is tan leather with WESTERN across the throat. Size: 14 3/4 inches long with a 9 1/2 inch blade. Someone wrote their name on the back of the sheath in marker. Western Cutlery W49 bowie knife stamped Western U.S.A. W49 over the letter F. It is in a tan leather sheath with WESTERN across the throat. Size: 14 1/4 inches long with a 9 1/8 inch blade. Cuchillo del Monte style knife made by altering a W49 style knife. The guard has been bent upward to make a ring on one side- a feature found on the classic cuchillo del monte. The blade appears unaltered. The sheath is a replacement that appears to be either Mexican or Native American in origin. It has a concho on its front, along with some bead work. Size: 14 1/2 inches long with a 9 1/4 inch blade. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Provenance:JSQ

Condition:

All four knives are very good, with minor wear, some spotting, and a few scratches. The cuchillo del monte is as described.

Estimate: $100 - $250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$125
12/07/2023

 

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