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THBCivil War Bowie Knife Attributed R. Heinisch Newark, NJ
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LiveMay 2, 2018 - May 4, 2018
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- Lot Description
The Rochus Heinisch knife was made in Newark, NJ for sale or presentation to Union soldiers, likely early in the Civil War (perhaps for the 26th Regiment, N.J. Volunteers in which his son served). The heavy double-edged blade is unmarked, the unusual handle and guard are of malleable cast iron with a japanned finish (the same materials used on his world-famous tailor's shears). 7-1/2” blade, 12-7/8” overall. The very tip of the blade is missing and the original sheath is missing its tip (just as they were in 1972). This knife came from the William R. Williamson (WRW) collection and bears his collection number “57” on the tang. It appears in the 1997 catalog of the WRW auction (#3617) and in WRW’s March 1972 Gun Report article “Rochus Heinisch, American Cutler," which states that the knife was discovered at an estate sale by George Nas, along with another Heinisch Bowie.
Handle is excellent with nice brown patina. Blade is very nice with brown staining. Leather scabbard is missing the tip. Leather is very good. Overall an excellent example of a rare American-made Bowie knife.Condition
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