western bowie knife value
Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:43 am, Post This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Original Price 1,898,817 United States | English (US) | $ (USD). This knife has a stock number of S-649. Original Price $200.00 Good news! (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 Is it uncommon to come across a Bowie with that "been there and done that" look? (60% off), Sale Price 2,807,882 Original Price 3,550,296 Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. (45% off), Sale Price 2,955,665 L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives Western didn't seem to keep real accurate records. The W49 is the 9 1/2" "V44" type with the immense S-curve guard and laminated rosewood slab handles. If the knife has the original leather sheath I expect to see some pretty hard use on that leather. 1,637,685, 2,339,655 Also has medal with his name and paper documents dated 69-70. hi sactroop the info you sent to me, is just what i was look for and the photos are a great help to me aswell.thanks for your help. Made in the USA!!! This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. Wow Colonel, that is very special. Pics would help to identify the knife. 1978 was "B" and so on. 2,093,350, 4,186,946 Tep. (45% off), Sale Price 1,952,663 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". Sale Price 1,775,148 In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. I have attempted to research these Western knives, of late, and, to be honest with you, the the deeper I dig the more confused I get. . Exterior: Minimal Wear. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 Many of the examples of Vietnam War vintage Bowies do not appear to have traveled any further west than the California shoreline . Charlie. Engraved on brass guard CON EVANS and on the other side of guard CHICO. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. Colt revolvers aside, the Bowie knife was the weapon that made the Wild West wild. Take this Hibben bowie knife with you into the most untamed environments and use it under the harshest conditions The bowie has a keenly sharp, 14" stainless steel, clip point blade with a high-polish finish and a beefy profile The red-brown, natural-look wooden handle is complemented by a gold-plated blade catcher and handguard These two variations appear during the time period of 1964 to at least 1967. First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. I have never seen an original box & papers for a W49 Bowie. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. i don't need to use it too much. 1,025,862, 1,206,897 US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY (10% off), Sale Price 4,617,980 Original Price 2,460,591 You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Original Price $150.00 All of the W49s Ive seen from Western Cutlery are high carbon steel and most of them show some sign of aging after 30 plus years. Original Price 4,733,728 Great 'package'. Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. Charlie, Teslleta: Here it is. Damascus Steel: Is My Knife Real or Fake. (50% off), Sale Price 1,896,552 Copyright 2004-2023 allaboutpocketknives.com. Dont see this option? This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Cut off the top guard years ago. Western Outlaw Bowie Knife by Timber Rattler It is 17 inches long and is almost 0.5 inches wide. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! 3,263,547, 4,662,315 (45% off), Sale Price $21.96 Thanks to Tom Williams who had it in with some old Western documents. Getting back to the subject of Bowies during the Vietnam time period. (45% off), Sale Price 2,068,966 899,015, 2,997,044 Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! I have a Western Bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. Here is the best that I can find as far as their tang stamping is concerned That's about all I know. And, especially thanks for posting it here! SKIP. It didn't have much heft. In addition, their handsome appearance makes them favorites for collectors. Through name changes--to Western States Cutlery Co. in 1953, then Western Cutlery Co. in 1956--and moves first across town and later to Longmont Colorado, the company stayed under the leadership of the Platt family until 1984. Original Price 4,881,657 You must be logged in to contact sellers. I carry it with me on all my excursions. Jim Bowie, in his brief lifetime, was as famous as any American then drawing breath. I have always thought that the Western Bowie with the bigger handle bolts, thick handle, W49 guard marks and ringed sheath was post Vietnam but then came across this on ebay. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. Check out our awesome collection now. Vintage Western folding pocket knife. Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. Check out completed auctions on the 'Bay for an idea of value. This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. Bowie Knife. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. An "I" version would be from 1985, the year after Coleman took over. One must handle this knife to appreciate the quality. Original Price $164.99 I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! I am trying to decide between the Western, Case, Ontario, or the new Remington. We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. (10% off), Sale Price $22.40 Eventually purchased by Camillus in 1991, Western continued until Camillus expired in 2007. The sheath for this knife is also unique in my opinion. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. But I believe I can give you some good advice. Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. IMHO its hard to link gear made after 1972 to being In Country without being attached to some strong provenance. See the top reviewed local furniture stores and showrooms in Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy on Houzz. I used the Forester first, while I was fresh. by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:03 pm, Post Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. Would be great for batoning as it had a very heavy blade of about 6 inches long. I'm confused. 1,097,291, 1,995,074 Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. $120.00, $200.00 When I see a Vietnam used knife for sale that is in mint condition I usually pass. According to Westerns 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. Original Price $188.24 Learn more. This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. Camillus discontinued the use of date codes. Powered by, Badges | The Bowie knife began as a gift of love from one brother to another, but the weapon proved invaluable in the famous 1827 Sandbar . They all have heavy use and both have the sheaths replaced after they rotted away. I had put together this table that I'm going to post but not sure how it'll show up. Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. Its generally excepted that the first two variations on this knife where blade marked (see pics below). Average depth of cut with a full swing was about a quarter inch. (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547 I've mentioned my love for my old w49 several times here. In 1838 Rezin P. Bowie, brother of Alamo hero James Bowie claimed that he made the first Bowie knife while the Bowies lived in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. 2,955,665, 9,852,217 For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums, https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/new-members-please-read-this-what-is-my-knife-worth.904093/. For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums, http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/872513/tp/0/all/1/, http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3218/2432943915_de56f97a16_b.jpg, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/941103-Western-W49-Bowie, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1072453-Western-Bowie-any-info-appreciated. In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Thanks zzyzzogeton! WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. $295.00 eBay I turned the log over, picked up the W49 and finished chopping through the log in eight minutes. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Comes with the original sheath, has two notches cutout at top, not sure why, but been there a while. Original Price 1,206,897 It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. 2,733,744, 4,205,911 that was when i was riding with a club, i'm 6'2'' and 230 lbs (wish i still was ) and nobody messed with me, great trouble detorent lol. (50% off), Sale Price 1,912,315 A couple years ago I bought a Coleman era W49. I knew your research was fairly extensive and that you had more info than I could ever find in a short timethat's why I linked to your thread from KF. View Etsys Privacy Policy. Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread, Re: The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread. Craftsmanship . In the 19th century, one of the most popular fixed-blade knives, the Bowie, appeared. The jets rip has an easily broken cat guard and a very thick grind not and efficient chopper . The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). Original Price 2,997,044 Original Price 7,118,227 (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 Check out the latest price. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address.
