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THBCongreve's Patent Folding Bowie Knife
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United States
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About Auction
LiveOct 31, 2018
Cowan's is honored to present the Magnificent Sword Collection of William Koch in its two-day firearms, militaria, and American history auction. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
Congreve's Patent Folding Bowie Knife
8.25" clip point, single edged blade with 3.75" false edge. 17" overall length, 9.125" hilt with steel bolsters and rosewood grip scales secured by pins. Reverse ricasso marked W {CROWN} R for William IV over C. CONGREVE'S / PATENT / DIRK KNIVES . Right scale with 2"x.2" German silver escutcheon plate that is not engraved. William IV ruled 1830-1837, dating this knife to that time frame.
Very good to fine. Blade with some of the original polish showing some light age staining and very light surface oxidation. Markings clear, mechanically functional. Grips scales with some light handling marks and a tiny grain crack at the rear pin through both pieces.Condition
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