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FINE CIVIL WAR ERA HASSAM BOSTON MADE BOWIE KNIFE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
FINE CIVIL WAR ERA HASSAM BOSTON MADE BOWIE KNIFE.
14" overall, 9.5" heavy saber ground clip point blade, .35" thick at ricasso, 3.5" partially sharpened clip, "HASSAM BROTHERS / BOSTON" on ricasso. Unique Hassam form with 3.5" iron "S" shaped crossguard, brass capstan rivet, German silver ferrule and well hand fitted crown stag grip. Several Hassam bowies have inscribed sheaths to Boston are soldiers. Unfortunately, this honest "as found" survivor is missing its sheath. This exact knife is pictured on page 144, "Accoutrements V" by James R. Johnston. CONDITION: very good overall, gray blade with staining and areas of pitting, old sharpening, tip chipped and rounded. Crown stag grip has hand worn patina. PROVENANCE: James R. Johnston collection. (02-22301/JS). $4,000-6,000.