Western w49 bowie knife history book

Here is a reference from coles book on the western bowie made for. The western knife company is a leading brand which started manufacturing and designing bowie knives and became popular worldwide. Vintage dagger knife maker marked muro made in mexico. W49 i on the blade, and i was just looking for a little information on it i. Massive bowie style knife made by western cutlery co.

The historical bowie knife was not a single design, but was a series of knives improved several times by jim bowie over the years. Dec 15, 2020 17001880 fixed and folding knives, sheaths and accessories. Get the best deals on western factory vintage fixed blade bowie knives when you shop the largest online selection at. Comes with the original sheath, has two notches cutout at top, not sure why, but been there a while. Western knife company w49 big bowie camillus vintage 1964. Western bowie w49 americas best bowie knife by parker cut. A bowie knife is a pattern of fixedblade fighting knife created by james black in the early 19th. Best bowie knives in 2021 buying guide gear hungry. Jan 06, 2011 western started making stainless versions of some of their knives as early as 1967. Western knives are outdoor knifes used for hunting and fishing, and early models and those used by. Wear and cut to sheath, knife is very good condition. Jim bowie s older brother john claimed that the knife at the sandbar fight was not clefts knife, but a knife specifically made for bowie by a blacksmith named snowden. Discussion in nonfirearm weapons started by 460shooter, oct 27, 2019.

Found in 1869, western knives is based in boulder, colorado. The company is probably best known for its bowie style hunting knives. The history of the bowie knife sheffield collectable knives. The international company is known for making highquality knives, axes and other small arms. Dec 03, 2009 recently got my hands a western w49 bowie knife it has the original sheath, because it says western across the front stamped in the leather professionally. It started my knife addiction but it is marked western u. Oct, 20 the knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the w49 and is blade marked. Personally, i think of my western w49 bowie, pictured at the top of this article, as the standard model. The blade is long enough to for this knife to technically be considered a bowie, but it is short enough at 6. Western usa w49 a on one side of blade post 1977 has letter code. The western bowie w49 identification thread all about. Many people like to collect pocket knives and hunting knives. Nov 28, 2016 we know that the first edition w49 1964 had bowie on one side and western boulder, colo on the other.

Western w49 bowie knife vintage bowie from boulder colorado. The bowie knife or bowie knife has been on the cutting edge of many articles about the frontier west, from jim bowie s demise at the alamo in 1836 to william buffalo bill codys scalping of the cheyenne warrior yellow hair after an alleged duel on july 17, 1876. Camillus cutlery company purchased western in 1992. Western usa w49 with the letter a which signifies the first year that western implemented the alphabetical date code. Disney collectibles vintage comic books fishing lures clocks vintage.

The stamps are on either side of the guard instead. There is a version of the western bowie that appears in the 1968 catalog. Many brandnew knives are made in antique styles and use natural material. How to identify western knife company knives our pastimes. Western w49 bowie knife vintage bowie from boulder. This is the western bowie usa knife and the scarce vietnam era 2nd variation, this tang stamp was produced circa 19661968. The c in the 3rd line indicates that your knife was made in 1979. One issue you, as a beginning collector, may come across is how to determine the age of a vintage knife. In 2007 chris had the pleasure of meeting joseph musso, and with his help, he decided to research all the known knives associated with the bowie family.

The earliest such knife, made by jesse clift at bowie s brother rezins request resembled spanish hunting knives of the day, and differed little from a common butcher knife. It differs from the w49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. The western bowie w49 identification thread all about pocket. Long history of making quality production knives, interesting patterns, huge. Western knives of boulder colorado made four models of the bowie knife. Hello michael, in his book bowies, big knives and the best of battle. Western maybe usa or something after that ill have to check w49 d i have found no information on this knife whatsoever. This exact knife is pictured on page 129 of mike silveys military po. Our bowie knives are rich in history and industrial heritage. The most common western bowie knife material is metal. See more ideas about knife sheath, folding knives, knife. The western bowie w49 identification thread page 3. I bought one at a sheriffs auction about 20 years ago.

The company was purchased by coleman the famous manufacturer of outdoor equipment in 1984. Hell, if you want to do some modding on it, you can go with the mods outlined by bill bagwell in his bowies, big knives, and the best of battle blades book to make the most of the design. Then the third the markings migrated to the guard and started with bowie again. The blade, as later described by rezin bowie, was 9 1. The bowie knife or bowie knife has been on the cutting edge of many articles about the frontier west, from jim bowies demise at the alamo in 1836 to. Western knives are outdoor knifes used for hunting and fishing, and early models and those used by soldiers in world war ii. The 48a was 3rd from the smallest, with the 2848c and 48b patterns being smaller. Western w49 bowie knife with sheath get a great deal with this online auction for a knife presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. The early history of the bowie knife is complicated by murky definitions, limited supporting documentation, and conflicting claims. Us ww2 wwii case xx v44 bowie fighting knife click to enlarge. 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. The western w49 bowie is an iconic knife many went to vietnam as private purchase combat knives. This classic vintage western bowie knife would make an important addition to any collection. Today lets take a look at a cool vintage western w49 bowie knife built in the late sixties to early seventies in boulder colorado.

Vtg 60s western bowie usa w49 fixed blade survival knife. The knife displays storage wear only, and comes complete with its original box, leather sheath, waxed paper blade protector, history sheet and display stand in its original box. James blacks bowie knife the most famous version of the bowie knife was designed by jim bowie and presented to arkansas blacksmith james black in the form of a carved wooden. The manufacturing is all done in asia, but the quality is very good. They are bringing back some great western models at very good prices. Aug 12, 2014 interestingly, the issue of bowie style knives was not new, as, through the years, the u. Western knife company w49 big bowie camillus vintage 19642007 history vietnam war fighter campknife machete boulder colorado new. Western cutlery company started production in 1896. Western factory vintage fixed blade bowie knives for sale ebay. Western knife company w49 big bowie camillus vintage 19642007 history vietnam war fighter campknife machete boulder colorado new york jeremiah johnson robe. This massive knife was used in early vietnam era it measures 15 from tip to hilt.

The sandbar fight the unlikely epic of what is now known as the bowie knife began on a sandbar in the mississippi river, across from the roughandtumble town of natchez, mississippi, in 1827. There is no clear, official definition of exactly what qualifies as bowie. Chris always remained interested in the large bowies and the history of the bowie knife and the bowie family. Vtg 60s western bowie usa w49 fixed blade survival knife 2nd. One of my favorite knives of all time is the western w49 bowie knife. The western bowie w49 identification thread page 3 all. In the mid20th century, a bowie knife book author took liberties with the historical facts. Antiquities disney collectibles vintage comic books fishing lures clocks vintage. I have not found much about it except the handle was supposedly bone delsin and they were made late 1960s. Dec 21, 2017 vintage western w49 bowie knife wsheath j date 1986 good used. I have a western bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. The western line includes such pieces as their brawny bowie knife. Good old western patd bowie knife measuring inches overall. It is the same size and maybe a sister knife to the popular w49 made by western knife company out of boulder colorado.

This is no doubt a western bowie w49 farmed out to western by parker cut. Not only is it my longest western, with a blade length of 5. Gil hibben old west bowie knife bloodwood edition stainless steel blade, wooden handle, goldplated guard, leather sheath length 20 12 4. Mossy oak survival knife, 15inch fixed blade hunting bowie knife with sharpener and fire starter, for camping, tactical, outdoor 4. The western knife company was a manufacturer of hunting knives which began operations in boulder, colorado in 1911. S649 bowie by western knife company in boulder col. The w49 bowie was the largest knife western ever made. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about western bowie knife. Modern bowie knives still have the dna of their historical forefathers. The knife designs survived two ownership changes in its long history before the final owners, camillus cutlery, went out of business in 2007. The w47 measures 12 from tip to hilt, w45 measures 9 and the 43 or mini measures 6 12. Rare western bx54 v44 theater bowie knife edged weapons.

On the bottom of the blade i dont know knife terminology near the handle it says. Bowie knife fighting blades of the frontier true west. Western w49 vintage large hunting bowie knife marked and etsy. Stewarts military antiques us vietnam war era, western. There are a few factors to look at that will help determine the age of a western made knife. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c. Vintage western w49 m marked bowie knife in great condition. W49 b this is a coleman western w49 bowie in very good condition.

Buff the rust out, sharpen it up, and youre good to go. This model w36 is the biggest, beefiest western that i own. It has gone through many permutations through the years and was recently bought by the acmeunited group which also produces camillus knives. Stewarts military antiques us vietnam war era, western w49. This is a discussion of all things military history and wargaming military. Western w49 j bowie knife wcoleman western leather. Vintagenew in original box western w49 bowie knifeantique. There is a good deal of variety among knives that are labeled bowie knives but they mostly follow this pattern. How to determine the age of a western knife our pastimes. Its not the biggest knife that western ever made, that honor would go to the western w49 bowie. Feb 27, 2021 the longhorn from tops knives features a practical design that makes this knife ideal for anyone who needs a versatile bowie knife capable of multiple tasks. The second edition or variant incorporated both on one side. The w47 measures 12 from tip to hilt, w45 measures 9.