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MEXICAN WAR CIVIL WAR SAMUEL JACKSON BOWIE KNIFE EBONY & SILVER GRIP NOT SWORD

Name: MEXICAN WAR CIVIL WAR SAMUEL JACKSON BOWIE KNIFE EBONY & SILVER GRIP NOT SWORD
Brand: Rachele Mandel Gallery
Price: 1795.5 USD
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MEXICAN WAR CIVIL WAR SAMUEL JACKSON BOWIE KNIFE EBONY & SILVER GRIP NOT SWORD

PRESERVING HISTORY,AMERICAN MEXICAN WAR CIVIL WAR HIGH GRADE BOWIE KNIFE WITH EBONY & SILVER GRIP CIRCA 1845-1848 ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL JACKSON UNMARKED.. THIS IS A KILLER BOWIE KNIFE USED DURING THE MEXICAN WAR AND DURING THE CIVIL WAR. COULD HAVE BEEN USED BY UNION OR CONFEDERATE SIDE. MEASURES 16 INCHESOVERALL WITH A 10 3/4 INCH BLADE

Bowie knife attributed to American maker Samuel Jackson of Baltimore, MD. Goins Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings states that Mr. Jackson is first listed in the city directory in 1833. He is listed in 1840 to 1851 as a "surgical instrument maker." In 1855 and 1856 as a "cutler". This company manufactured "Bowie" type knives, among other kinds of cutlery. This knife has the style of Mr. Jackson's Bowie Knife Works (ebony pinned handle, and appearance). It boasts a 10-1/2" upswept blade, obviously showing skill and style in form of manufacture of both surgical instruments and Bowie Knife makers combined. This is a real killer knife in all respects. c. 1845-48.

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