Vtg 60s western bowie usa w49 fixed blade survival. Noah was a well known blacksmith in texas and told his daughter, as she prepared for her upcoming book, birth of a nation that jim bowie brought him a knife that he had reworked and set in silver with an ivory handle for noah to make a copy of it, so he would not degrade the original. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage knife in good used condition with signs of aging. Batoning, chopping, throwing, all the things that must be accomplished with a big bowie knife. This massive knife was used in early vietnam era it measures 15 from tip to hilt. Platts, was able to draw on his extensive friendships and family connections in the cutlery world to start western states cutlery and manufacturing of boulder colorado. Nov 03, 2017 usa w49 bowie camillus cutlery, captain thompson favors peace talks about customizing a 12 inch blade. War swords for sale sword appraiser american civil war, american history.
The western knife company is a leading brand which started manufacturing and designing bowie knives and became popular worldwide. The photos do not show a few very small black spots on the blade at the tang, on the back side or the knife. Western knives are outdoor knifes used for hunting and fishing, and early models and those used by soldiers in world war ii. Jim bowie and the bowie knife there are few knives on the market as iconic as the bowie knife. Is the rambo knife the modernday equivalent of jim bowies knife in terms of popularity. Bowie knife w matched western leather sheath really nice looking western w49 bowie knife with matching stamped western full leather belt sheath. Bowie knife and book of psalms, belonging to 2nd lieutenant joseph kent ewing, company g, 4th virginia infantry, army of northern virginia. Handle is wood and is held in place with 3 brass rivets. Ewing was part of the stonewall brigade under the command of brig. New listing vintage western fixed blade knife 648 with sheath, bear file and hone. It differs from the w49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. It has a s curve brass guard and the blade is tang stamped western u. Commercial bowie knives such as this model by western model w49 were popular with troops in vietnam.
In the mid20th century, a bowie knife book author took liberties with the historical. William rodgers bowie knife sheffield england messer i cut my way. Get the best deals for western w49 bowie knife sheath at. This is a vintage authentic bowie knife made by western w49. The knife designs survived two ownership changes in its long history before the final owners, camillus cutlery, went out of business in 2007.
The c in the 3rd line indicates that your knife was made in 1979. Find values of knives used in the rambo movies here, including rarities. It started my knife addiction but it is marked western u. I have a western bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. It talks about customizing a large western w49 big best value and lucile w49 western bowie knives, from the northeastern u. The western bowie w49 identification thread page 3.
Real nice knife its has never been sharpen really nice knife its a western usa w49 e ship to the lower 48 only from ebay. Discussion in nonfirearm weapons started by 460shooter, oct 27, 2019. Im just trying to find out some information about this knife and any help would be appreciated. Western knife company w49 big bowie camillus vintage 19642007 history vietnam war fighter campknife machete boulder colorado new york jeremiah johnson robert redford 1972 butch cassidy and. The western line includes such pieces as their brawny bowie knife.
I am aware of much of the history of the western bowie knife company and how the w49s were originally made for the special forces but what i cannot seem to find is wat year the model i was made. Western knife western states knife westmark history book 1978 hard cover. Bowie knives bowie knife for sale guns international. Its been a fixture in hunting camps from the rocky mountains. Western w49 bowie knife vintage bowie from boulder. A bowie knife is an excellent tool to have in your pack. The early history of the bowie knife is complicated by murky definitions. The handle insert is laminated wood and it is pinned with brass pins. Western knife western states knife westmark history book 1978. American made western w49 bowie knife 24hourcampfire. Rare vintage western 828 m fixed blade knife, hunting, fishing condition is used.
Usa w49 bowie camillus cutlery, captain thompson favors peace talks about customizing a 12 inch blade. This rare set has three hardtofind mirrorpolished western bowie knives. Many brandnew knives are made in antique styles and use natural material. I did a quick search and it sounds like western is an old knife company from boulder, co that was later bought by coleman, and later by camilus. Since the first incarnation, the bowie knife has come to incorporate several recognizable and characteristic. The western knife company was a manufacturer of hunting knives which began operations in boulder, colorado in 1911. It does the job of both a hatchet and a fixed blade knife. The brass guard will be stamped with stainless steel bowie or it will be stamped stainless steel s649. Western usa w49 with the letter a which signifies the first year that western implemented the alphabetical date code. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Vintage western w49 m marked bowie knife in great condition.
Disney collectibles vintage comic books fishing lures clocks vintage. Vintagenew in original box western w49 bowie knife. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. That is really the one question i have about the knife. The w47 measures 12 from tip to hilt, w45 measures 9 and the 43 or mini measures 6 12. The w49 bowie was the largest knife western ever made. This classic vintage western bowie knife would make an important addition to any collection. Early version and only stamped on blade, no markings on guard. A bowie knife is a pattern of fixedblade fighting knife created by james black in the early 19th. One of my favorite knives of all time is the western w49 bowie knife and its variations. I won this in a sales contest in 1972, and it has been displayed in my office since then.
The western bowie w49 identification thread in 1911, h. This knife is in good condition overall for its age my opinion. Western bowie w 49 americas best bowie knife by parker cut. Custom cross draw knife sheath for the buck 105 knife. Western started making stainless versions of some of their knives as early as 1967. Custom hand made damascus steel bowie knifeexotic blue wooden scales brass clip. Bowie knife fighting blades of the frontier james bowie s famed fighting knife, the origin of which remains shrouded in controversy, has been woven into the colorful fabric of american folklore. Find great deals on ebay for western bowie knife w49 and western w49 bowie knife sheath. Ewing was killed in action on july 3, 1863 at gettysburg.
The company is probably best known for its bowie style hunting knives. Walther arms wenger western knife company wilkinson sword. Blade appears to have factory edge but does have very light scratches that look like someone stoned the edge. Goes to show you there is no exact answer to this western bowie. The history of the bowie knife sheffield collectable knives. The company was purchased by coleman the famous manufacturer of outdoor equipment in 1984. It is a swedish knife the blade is labeled in very tiny letters what looks like bahco eskilstuna. W49 i on the blade, and i was just looking for a little information on it i. Our bowie knives are rich in history and industrial heritage.
Blade appears to have been lightly cleaned and shows some very light staining, but the edge appears to be factory. The sheath is not original, it is for a case xx knife, and is missing the retention strap. The 48a was 3rd from the smallest, with the 2848c and 48b patterns being smaller. Bowie knife fighting blades of the frontier james bowies famed fighting knife, the origin of which remains shrouded in controversy, has been woven into the colorful fabric of american folklore. Oct, 20 1977 was the first year that western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter a, to date code their knives. New listingvintage western usa w49 bowie knife with sheath 1980 excellent condition. Aug 12, 2014 bowie knife fighting blades of the frontier james bowies famed fighting knife, the origin of which remains shrouded in controversy, has been woven into the colorful fabric of american folklore. Coleman western cutlery w49 bowie with a western fillet knife, set. Western hunting factory vintage fixed blade knives for. Hello, i have an old bowie knife that has a mark of a crown over and anchor with an e in the middle of the anchor. The sheath can be worn on the right or left hand side. I am looking for a western bowie knife with delrin handles,this knife is the stainless steel version of the w49. There are a few factors to look at that will help determine the age of a westernmade knife.
For auction is a western w49 b bowie knife with leather sheath. May 10, 2015 western cutlery w49 bowie knife wsheath, vietnam era. Western knives made in usa w43 bowie knife western usa w43 bowie knife rare western usa is the knife that features a 3 38 mirror polished fixed blade made of 420hc high carbon stainless steel. Camillus cutlery company purchased western in 1992. Feb 4, 2015 vintage western bowie knife big antique western w49. Western cutlery company started production in 1896. The knife should be in new condition with or without the sheath. Gil hibben old west bowie knife bloodwood edition stainless steel blade, wooden handle, goldplated guard, leather sheath length 20 12 4. Find great deals on ebay for western w49 bowie knife and western w49 bowie knife sheath. One of my favorite knives of all time is the western w49 bowie knife. Find the best offers for western knife and shop online now. If you want a big bowie with similar features and you dont want to pay a premium for what has become a collectors item, consider the ontario made marine rader bowie. The leather is soft pliable and very durable leather.
Western factory vintage fixed blade bowie knives for sale. Western knives of boulder colorado made four models of the bowie knife. Western knives are outdoor knifes used for hunting and fishing, and early models and those used by. Western knife company w49 big bowie camillus vintage 1964. Unfollow western knife usa to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintagenew in original box western w49 bowie knifeantique. Found in 1869, western knives is based in boulder, colorado. It is likely that many of the first hunting knives carried in america by settlers and adventurers were adapted swords or butchers knives, or even crude knives converted from used files by local blacksmiths. Western w49 b fixed blade bowie knife with leather sheath. The western bowie w49 identification thread all about. It was also the last year they were made in boulder, co. Several known examples have soldiers names to units that were raised in the s. Western w49 b fixed blade bowie knife with leather sheath usa hunting vintage. Find great deals on ebay for western bowie knife and western bowie knife w49.
Western factory vintage fixed blade bowie knives for sale ebay. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the w49 and is blade marked. Bowie knife history and more to the point, bowie knife legendshaped american ideals of what a knife should be for nearly 200 years. There is a version of the western bowie that appears in the 1968 catalog. Today lets take a look at a cool vintage western w49 bowie knife built in the late sixties to early seventies in boulder colorado. Vintage western cutlery w49 i bowie hunting fighting knife. This sheath will also fit the schrade golden spike and the bk 17. Although it is not as pleasing to the eye as the wooden handled western, it does have many of the same features as the v44 pattern of old. Long history of making quality production knives, interesting patterns, huge.
Mar 12, 2017 western knife company w49 big bowie camillus vintage 19642007 history vietnam war fighter campknife machete boulder colorado new york jeremiah johnson robert redford 1972 butch cassidy and. Many people like to collect pocket knives and hunting knives. Although it is not as pleasing to the eye as the wooden handled western, it does have many of the same features as the v. All about pocket knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives. Blade does have some light pitting that i tried to get in the pictures. Western knife company w49 big bowie camillus vintage 19642007 history vietnam war fighter campknife machete boulder colorado new york jeremiah johnson robert redford 1972 butch.
Western cutlery w49 bowie knife wsheath, vietnam era. Bowie knife fighting blades of the frontier true west. Yes, a vietnam era western bowie should have been better but i guess, i have to be content with this one. Known for its long, curvaceous blade, which can extend up to 12 inches, the bowie knife is a favorite of such cinematic knifewielding warriors as crocodile dundee and rambo.
The medium w47 bowie knife measures 11 1116 overall. Ancient spells magical paganism pagan viking icelandic norse runes book of. I have always wanted a western w49 bowie and yesterday i got his one. The w47 measures 12 from tip to hilt, w45 measures 9. The international company is known for making highquality knives, axes and other small arms. Collectible vintage fixed bowie knives for sale ebay. How to identify western knife company knives our pastimes. One issue you, as a beginning collector, may come across is how to determine the age of a vintage knife. This is no doubt a western bowie w 49 farmed out to western by parker cut.
Its an earlier one i think, has western colorado usa on one side of guard and bowie on other side. The western bowie w49 identification thread all about pocket. The sheath comes with a border tooling and dyed black. Jungle rambo bowie survival knife big survival knife with spear point blade large survival fix knife with black rubber handle best 440c steel kukri fixed blade knife grand way 12 up. How to determine the age of a western knife our pastimes. Edit, this is a 628 not an 828, but 628 is clearly visible in the pictures.
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