Western Boulder - Viet Nam Era Small Pin Pre-49 Bowie Knife w/case in Mint Cond.

Description: This is a circa 1960's made Western Bowie made in Boulder CO in like new condition. This is a rare find! It is the Pre-W49 marked model Bowie with original factory sheath. The knife is 14 1/2" overall with a 9 inch 1095 carbon steel, clip point, mirror polished blade. It features rosewood handle slabs and a curved heavy brass double guard. This knife has not been buffed or cleaned in any way other than a bit of brass polish on the guard to remove some vertigo that had formed from storing in the sheath, and a WD40 wipe of the blade. Amazing condition for it's age as these blades are usually found with carbon spots, rust, etc. The following is for your information on these early Western made Bowies: The earliest Western Bowie will be marked on the blade : "Western Boulder, Colo. USA" (on one side) and "Bowie" on the other side. Next one will be marked "Western Bowie USA" (on one side of the blade).Both of these are definitely Vietnam era. The early Vietnam knives have three small pins holding the handle on later ones have three large rivets. Vietnam sheaths should not have rings only the belt loop. Next you will find: "Western Boulder Colo USA" (on guard, one side) then "Bowie" (on other side of guard). Next one "Western USA" (on guard) and "W49" (on guard). After 1977 they will be blade marked again and have a letter under the Western logo. The early Vietnam knives have three small pins holding the handle on later ones have three large rivits. Vietnam sheaths should not have rings only the belt loop.

Price: 299 USD

Location: Poulsbo, Washington

End Time: 2025-01-15T23:06:15.000Z

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