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THBSCARCE U.S. WWII "PATTON SABER" BOWIE FIGHTING KNIFE
About Seller
8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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LiveJan 25, 2025
To feature the carefully curated western art collection of the Benton Family, Texas, a large collection of musical instruments including guitars from Fender, Gibson, D'Angelico, Gretsch, Vox & more! Also including amplifiers, many effects pedals & much more. Austin Auction Gallery info@austinauction.com
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Scarce WWII U.S. Bowie fighting knife built in response to the urgent U.S. military need for weapons with the advent of WWII, this example was constructed from an obsolete U.S. Model 1913 Cavalry Saber mfg. in 1918 by Landers. Frary & Clark (New Britain, Ct.) also known as the "Patton Saber" as it was designed by then 2nd Lt., U.S. Army Cavalry, George S. Patton Jr., the M1913 swords were cut into three parts with only one of the three retaining the original handle, this knife includes the original saber handle making it more scarce, the 8.25" clip point blade with fuller at each side is marked at the left ricasso "L.F. & Co., flaming ordnance bomb, over 1918", the right ricasso marked "U.S. over an eagle head over No 11", a stacked three part metal and composite guard, steel bolster, the handle is checkered black composite with two screw pins, the pommel has a screw hole where the end of the M1913 guard was attached, the pommel angles downward, blade is silver tone with black spots, edge is good with some roughness at places, no apparent nicks, overall 14.5"l, 1lb.
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Pak & Ship Plus - Kurt Spahrmann - 512-246-7117
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PostNet – Hetal Patel - 512-260-5757
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OPTIONS FOR LARGER ITEMS (FURNITURE, ETC.)
Craters & Freighters, Clarke Erskine, 888-520-1134
or: austin@cratersandfreighters.com
Blanket Wrap Shippers For Furniture and Larger ItemsPLYCON TRANSPORT (Speak With Jay) - (631) 973-3088
BMC FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL - (954)-972-5786
RB SHIPING - (404) 524-9122
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