Bottom line if you want a western Bowie that was actully used in Vietnam you need good provinence on the knife. 2,068,966, 6,896,552 Below are pictures of the guard: To the best of my knowledge the 4th variant would have the larger pins and would be guard marked similar to the 3rd variant. I just scored a copy of Harvey Platts' "The Knife Makers Who Went West" from 1978. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. 1,056,736, 1,243,264 I have two other knives my cousin gave me in 1969 when he returned from Vietnam. Inspect in Game. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post If your really lucky you might come across a presentation piece but that is still not a guarentee that it was in Vietnam. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. Original Price $121.68 (30% off), Sale Price 1,183,432 Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. The straight-edge knife is fitted with a 7-inch blade and. Nothing to do with the Western Bowies, but included for posterity since people keep calling the Bushman a "V44"- These knives (the #18 and clones) are incorrectly called the V44 Marine Raider Bowie knife. Some made in Australia had cast aluminum handles. JavaScript is disabled. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $99* & 60-DAY RETURNS. (25% off), Sale Price 1,218,966 Original Price 9,852,217 Original Price 4,962,808 Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Tep. It differs from the W49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. (45% off), Sale Price 3,047,783 $86.70, $289.00 The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife is the best of the best when it comes to getting a great bowie knife on a budget. I think the pre-Coleman ones - at least some of them - had real Cocobolo handles rather than laminated wood scales. Original Price 4,063,793 By While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. $84.99, $169.99 $21.96, $31.38 Western made at least two different stock numbered "bowies" during the Vietnam time period. $66.55, $121.00 Check out the latest price. $295.00 eBay +C $35.71 shipping estimate. (45% off), Sale Price 2,955,665 (70% off), Sale Price $89.17 The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked: WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. Original Price $150.00 Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Stuart Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Robert E. Lee Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Battle of Gettysburg Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Stonewall Jackson Bowie Knife $99.95 Details P.G.T. Original Price 2,460,591 $110. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. I have two of them. As far as a real chopper goes, my W49 out performed my Spyderco/Hossum Forester in side by side testing. Measures 15-1/4" overall with a 10" blade. Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. If it is legible and anyone can fill in any blanks or dispute any of the data, I am receptive to discussion. It is supposed to have catalog pages showing the available knives from before WW2 through 1979. 3,722,167, 4,962,808 The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw is an attention grabber with its classic gray hardwood handle. 3,386,453, 6,157,389 I think I read somewhere that when Camillus bought the name in 1991, they moved production to the Camillus factory in New York. How easy or difficult is it to come across a Western Bowie that actually looks like it may have seen use during the Vietnam War. Details J.E.B. I did it out of personal curiosity when I got my Forester. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Original Price 1,898,817 Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. 2,733,744, 4,205,911 I took it, the aforementioned W49 and a Case Alamo Bowie out in the yard and started chopping on a old log of locust wood I'd had laying around for a couple of years. I started looking into this subject a couple of years ago. I regret not getting one when they were still being made. According to Westerns 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. I was surprised by the thinness of the spine. It has been custom painted with knotwork. This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. I'm confused. This traditionally If you are not familiar with that wood, it is in the same class as white oak. At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! : Western USA W49 Wood Bowie Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath c.1984, SPRING HILL CUTLERY (eBay: bargainseller02), Western Boulder, Colo. Cracked Ice Knife & Hatch Set 1935 to 1950, VINTAGE WESTERN R16 USA M FIXED BLADE HUNTING SKINNING BOWIE SURVIVAL KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH, VINTAGE WESTERN 742 STOCKMAN JACK PEN FOLDING POCKET KNIFE KNIVES OLD ANTIQUE, VINTAGE 1983 WESTERN USA W77 G FIXED BLADE COMBAT FIGHTING DIRK DAGGER BOOT KNIFE KNIVES OLD, Vintage MINT Westmark 701 hunting knife and original leather sheath, WESTER CUTLERY CO. GERMANY 2 1/2" 2 BLADE PEARL CONGRESS LIKE NEW, Western Cutlery Germany Bone Congress Knife, WESTERN USA, W36 Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath. Wow Colonel, that is very special. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. Damascus Steel: Is My Knife Real or Fake. As I've mentioned I've been offered a nice roi for my blade, but I'm not sure I would take a truck in exchange. That was interesting. 1 In Stock $34.97 More Info For Sale By: GSPTOPDOG Coleman Western 954 Double Lock with box and pouch (1989) 1 In Stock $70.00 More Info For Sale By: LDF Knives Western USA S-532 "A" Wood Westlock Lockback 1977 1 In Stock $95.00 More Info For Sale By: Knives Templar Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Although it was mainly used and marketed as a hunting knife, its origins were that of a weapon. Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. 2,093,350, 4,186,946 Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Create an account or login in order to post a comment. 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 1,183,432, 2,958,284 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. Jim Bowie, in his brief lifetime, was as famous as any American then drawing breath. That makes it a pretty serious chopper in my book. i still have mine its a hellava knife!! Obviously, 1977 on is easy. Western Alamo Bowie Knife 4.8 ( 10 reviews) Your Price: $106.99 Solid stainless steel blade Handsome wooden handle with gold pins Engraved Jim Bowie name plate Includes leather sheath and certificate of authenticity Measures: 11" blade; 17 1/4" overall Product Description From the movie "The Alamo" comes the world renown Jim Bowie knife. Anyone have experience with them? 1978 was "B" and so on. #1 of 4 hotels in Bowie Location 4.3 Cleanliness 4.1 Service 4.0 Value 3.8 Located in Bowie,TX, the Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. (45% off), Sale Price 2,438,424 Bowie Knife. Buy now. The chrome plated ones were in really nice shape other then some chipping to the chrome and handle wear and maybe minor pitting. They made several matching that description, but the most common I see are the 8" G46-8 or L46-8. And the sales receipt is proof of age. Please. 0 CART. sogmanjoe, The way you set up your knife photos is inspiring. AAPK Tips and Tricks -- An Illustrated FAQ Forum on Steriods, Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days, Canal Street Cutlery Collector's Forum, Cattaraugus Cutlery Collector's Forum, Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum, Robeson Cutlery Company Collector's Forum, Schatt & Morgan Knife Collector's Forum, Knife Related Creation, Modification, And Restoration Forums. Captcha failed to load. Original Price 2,216,502 It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". Vintage Western U.S.A W49 Bowie Knife Pre-Owned C $337.45 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer from United States Sponsored Extremely rare, Western Cutlery, model W49 Bowie fighting knife C $607.40 or Best Offer from United States Sponsored Vintage Large Western Bowie Knife W49 F Pre-Owned C $337.44 Buy It Now +C $27.52 shipping estimate But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. Late 1800s antique British US Western style Bowie knife marked IXL. I've got several W49 bowies, the oldest dating to around the mid 60s. Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. 1,435,714, 2,610,345 Forged from tough 1075 carbon steel, the Undertaker is the largest knife on our list, with a blade length of just over 10 inches, and an overall length of 15.5 inches. A classic made in the USA bowie that vanished once camillus went bust. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 (50% off), Sale Price 1,912,315 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. Still has factory edge. Terms of Service. Have no idea. 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/. I've mentioned my love for my old w49 several times here. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. 3.3 3.3 . 3,263,547, 4,662,315 Thanks for your efforts! This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. See the top reviewed local furniture stores and showrooms in Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy on Houzz. Thanks for compiling this data and putting it into the chart that you've provided. And, especially thanks for posting it here! (20% off), Sale Price $66.55 Covert Knife. Sign up for a new account in our community. (15% off), Sale Price 2,733,744 RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! $134.97, $149.97 1,952,663, 3,550,296 You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 1,912,315, 2,249,754 Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. Now I cleaned it up and sharpened it and it is my home office tactical letter opener. The Bowie knife began as a gift of love from one brother to another, but the weapon proved invaluable in the famous 1827 Sandbar . Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Would be great for batoning as it had a very heavy blade of about 6 inches long. Western Bowie Knife (1 - 40 of 159 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers 16-Inch Old Western Bowie Knife D2 Steel Fixed Blade Wooden Handle / Leather Knife Sheath scorpionhubus (30) $135.00 $150.00 (10% off) FREE shipping Tombstone Ike / Billy Clanton Bowie knife custom-made Hand grind in Texas carbon 1985 steel antler Handle made to order 1 week 203 pages of Case and Western Cutlery history from the time they were in the east through the move west to Boulder Colorado and after. I can hope. I still havent actually put my hands on one of the W49s with the chrome plating. Original Price 4,662,315 The knife in the box above looks dull due to the original preservative still being on the knife after 40+ years. (45% off), Sale Price 1,952,663 WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. 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-44 pattern of old. (35% off), Sale Price 2,020,725 i have one i bought late 80's i think 60 bucks otd, got it cuase a buddy had one and he loved it. In his books, Cole called them the V44 Types 1,2,3,4 (Collins, CaseXX, Western, Kinfolks) and the type 5, the CaseXX Fixed blade V44. Original Price 4,437,574 You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. No the one I have is chrome plated. The guard wasn't fitted well. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Powered by Invision Community. It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). by kootenay joe Wed May 02, 2018 4:05 pm, Return to Western Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. Western W49 Bowie Knife - Vintage Bowie From Boulder Colorado CloverTac 14.9K subscribers 5.6K views 4 years ago #TacticalLeprechaun Today let's take a look at a cool vintage Western w49. (60% off), Sale Price 2,807,882 You can see where some of the plating is peeling with age and use. Original Price 2,610,345 A naive question, most probably - but, was this chroming ever done in-country? Value for money . Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Please. I don't know how long they made this knife but by the 1978 catalog it has disappeared. The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. Original Price 3,367,876 This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Create an Account Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. Originally designed by Col. James Bowie, a Bowie knife describes any large sheath knife. They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . If you can located a chromed one I would say there was a good possibility that it was used in Vietnam. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. The real surprise to me was the Case Bowie chopping all the way through in fifteen minutes. Yes! I have never seen an original box & papers for a W49 Bowie. Weight for the weight weirdos is 1 lb 4 ounces knife only. $148.00, $185.00 joe. (45% off), Sale Price 1,637,685 Mine is a coleman with a k stamp on it. Never sharpened, carried, or cleaned. The exception being that instead of the word Bowie on the pile side it would say "W49." 2,020,725, 3,367,876 The 4th variant also has larger pins. I was looking at my W49 last night and there is not a tang stamp. This is the Western Bowie USA knife and the scarce Vietnam era 2nd variation, this tang stamp was produced circa 1966-1968. 1,516,995, 2,758,374 3.2 3.2 . 3,047,783, 4,063,793 The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. Theres still a lot to uncover about this subject. Thanks for stepping in, Sac. It was also the last year they were made in Boulder, CO. - They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the alphabet dating code for another 15 years until they were sold at auction to Camillus in 1991. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. (10% off), Sale Price 4,617,980 JavaScript is disabled. All photos were 10 chops. Items are guaranteed to be AS DESCRIBED - if there is any problem with your purchase, please contact me - I value your business and want you to be a satisfied customer! 2,135,468, 7,118,227 In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I did some chopping today, on a piece of maple that fell down in a storm a month ago. 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. SHINY CRAFTS | Large Bowie Knife With Sheath 18 Inch Mirror Polished D2 Stainless Steel Crocodile Dundee Knife - Razor Sharp Custom Bowie Knife For Men, Outdoor, Hunting Knife . sp 8 weighs a ton, if I wanted a field piece I would take the w49 over it ant day of the week. Youve done your homework for sure. The online community of knife collectors, A Knife Family Forged in Steel, 1977 was the first year that Western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter "A", to date code their knives. Boker 1969 Z28-Damast Liner Lock Knife Blue Aluminum (3.15" Damascus) MSRP: $594.95 Our Price: $446.21 Preorder Down Payment: $5.00 Add to Cart Vargo Knives Sobata 398 Frame Lock Knife Titanium (3" Satin Sintered Ti) Our Price: $225.00 Add to Cart Jake Hoback Perseverance Fixed Blade Knife Black G-10 (6.1" Stonewash) Our Price: $365.00 Add to Cart An old and proven friend. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 Thanks for the replies, I picked up one. Choose the options youd like for the order. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife $29.99 Gil Hibben Assault Tactical Knife With Sheath $77.99 Gil Hibben Highlander Bowie Damascus with Sheath $169.99 $116.98! I cleaned them up and blued one of them for a more uniform patina. I hope that there will be enough detail for me to identify the order of tang and guard stamp introduction on the W49s and other models as well. 1,722,414, 2,460,591 White Deer Damascus Steel Rattler Bowie Knife with Frost Wood Handle - GDM-02, White Deer Damascus Outback American Bowie Knife, WHITE DEER D2 Steel Extreme Duty XXL Bowie Knife Large Independent Survival Implement D-2, White Deer Extreme Duty XXL Bowie Knife, 11.5" Japanese CP Steel, Wood Handle, White Deer Exclusive Damascus Bowie Knife, Rosewood & Burl Olive Wood Handle, Master Cutlery Ultimate Extractor Bowie Survival Knife - Black, Rite Edge Bowie Knife, 15" Overall Length, Wood Handle, Sheath, Cold Steel Marauder, 9" Stonewashed Plain Blade, Kray-Ex Handle, Sheath - 39LSWBA, White Deer Magnum Outback American Bowie Knife with High Carbon Stainless Steel & Leather Handle, Ontario SP10 Spec Plus Marine Raider, 9.75" Blade, Kraton Handle, Sheath - 8684, Custom Made Damascus Steel Bowie Knife w/ Buffalo Horn Handle w/Sheath, White Deer magnum XXL Large Bowie Knife with Leather Sheath, Bear & Son American Damascus Bowie Knife with Genuine India Stag Bone Handle - 502D, Cold Steel Wild West Bowie, 10.75" 1090 Carbon Blade, Rosewood Handle - 81B, White Deer Damascus Steel Alamo Jim Bowie Knife, White Deer Damascus Steel Blood Groove Bowie Knife with Rose Wood Handle, KA-BAR BK9 Becker Combat Bowie Knife, 9.25" Blade, Ultramid Handle, White Deer Ranger Bowie Knife Damascus Steel 55-60 HRC Forged 1095 High Carbon, White Deer Damascus Steel Traditional Bowie Knife, White Deer Damascus Steel Bowie W/Giraffe Bone & Copper Bolster EXCLUSIVE, Damascus Steel Bowie Knife Full Tang Buffalo Horn Handle, White Deer Magnum Dave Dundee Bowie Knife Jungle Sawback Serrated Spine w/Wood Handle, SOG Seal Pup Knife, 4.75" ComboEdge AUS8 Blade, GRN Handle, Kydex Sheath - M37K, KA-BAR Bowie Knife, 6.9" Blade, Stacked Leather Handle, Leather Sheath - 1236, Spyderco Street Bowie, 5.05" VG10 Blade, FRN Handle, Sheath - FB04PBB, Bear & Son Cutlery White Smooth Bone Damascus Bowie - WSB02D, Executive Ridge Bowie Knife Wood Grips Trail Runner Elite Full Tang AUS-6 Steel, White Deer Damascus Steel Bowie Knife W/Giraffe Bone & Rose Wood Handle, 1095HC Damascus Steel Clip-Pont Bowie Knife Blank with DIY Make-Your-Own Handle, Jungle Bowie Knife, 12" Stainless Steel Sawback Blade, Hardwood Handle, Condor Hudson Bay Camp Knife, 8.5" Carbon Blade, Hardwood Handle, Leather Sheath - CTK240-8.5HC, Cold Steel Knives Bowie Bushman, Black SK-5 Carbon Steel, Secure-Ex Sheath, Fantasy Alien Bowie Dagger with Display Stand, 9 5/8 G10 Handle Fixed Blade with Leather Sheath, Laminated Hardwood Handle with G10 Spacers, 10 Everyday Objects You Can Use to Sharpen a Knife. Below are pictures of the guard: Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement. $299.99 eBay SUPER RARE KABAR HOBO PERFECT HANDLES KNIFE, FORK, SPOON 1923 TO 1037 $875.00 eBay Case XX USA 10 Dot 1970 5254 Trapper Genuine Stag Handles Unused N Mint Specks $345.00 eBay RARE VINTAGE CASE XX REDBONE SCOUT UTILITY KNIFE 6445 R 1940-64 "NICE!!! I guess the extra weight of the brass piece on the spine of the blade helps. My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. Original Price 2,249,754 At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! He designed it as a hunting knife and gave it to James for protection after his brother had been shot in a fight. Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread, Re: The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread.
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