American Mexican War CIVIL War Samuel Jackson Bowie Knife Ebony & Silver Grip

THIS IS A KILLER BOWIE KNIFE USED DURING THE MEXICAN WAR AND DURING THE CIVIL WAR. COULD HAVE BEEN USED BY UNION OR CONFEDERATE SIDE. MEASURES 16 INCHESOVERALL WITH A 10 3/4 INCH BLADE. Bowie knife attributed to American maker Samuel Jackson of Baltimore, MD.

Goins Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings states that Mr. Jackson is first listed in the city directory in 1833. He is listed in 1840 to 1851 as a surgical instrument maker. " In 1855 and 1856 as a "cutler.

This company manufactured "Bowie" type knives, among other kinds of cutlery. This knife has the style of Mr. Jackson's Bowie Knife Works (ebony pinned handle, and appearance). It boasts a 10-1/2 upswept blade, obviously showing skill and style in form of manufacture of both surgical instruments and Bowie Knife makers combined.

This is a real killer knife in all respects. THIS ONE IS A MUST HAVE. The item "AMERICAN MEXICAN WAR CIVIL WAR SAMUEL JACKSON BOWIE KNIFE EBONY & SILVER GRIP" is in sale since Friday, August 13, 2021.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Edged Weapons". The seller is "rachelemandelgallery" and is located in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

This item can be shipped worldwide.