The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. Bowie Knife | Lore (Minimal Wear) - Steam Community Market Jim Bowie, in his brief lifetime, was as famous as any American then drawing breath. Original Price 8,347,245 By: Westmark Knives Date Added: 02/22/2018 $175.00 Buy Now. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Original Price 3,448,276 Original Price 2,997,044 Orsold or pawned to shops in Fayettenam! Western W49 Bowie - worth anything? | BladeForums.com Because of our large inventory (over 10,000 knives in stock), your order will ship quickly - often the same day. Charlie, 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. That makes it a pretty serious chopper in my book. Original Price 6,157,389 From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. It has been custom painted with knotwork. If there is a letter on the blade under the Western name it is post 1977. The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread - All About Pocket Knives The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. Check out the latest price. (70% off), Sale Price 2,684,911 i don't need to use it too much. It took me about thirty minutes to get halfway through the log. Original Price 3,571,429 Jim Bowie: The Man, the Myth, and the Knife | Field & Stream The W49s did leave the factory with a high polish on them. Original Price 2,460,591 (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 It could have been a special order as there were Western Bowies ordered by 5th Special Forces with blade inscriptions. I have two of them. In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. 4,617,980, 6,157,389 It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. Anyone have experience with them? The seller might still be able to personalize your item. Now I see them going for very good money. Check out our awesome collection now. Powered by Invision Community. Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. #7. All photos were 10 chops. Original Price 2,958,284 Value for money . Original Price 4,186,946 The knife in the box above looks dull due to the original preservative still being on the knife after 40+ years. . Tep. I did it out of personal curiosity when I got my Forester. I used the Forester first, while I was fresh. I have a Western Bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. January 6, 2011 in EDGED WEAPONS, hi i want to get a vietnam western bowie knife, but not sure how to tell any differences if there is with them if anyone can help me it would be very helpful. In that year, the company was sold to Coleman, becoming Coleman-Western. Still has factory edge. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. Is it uncommon to come across a Bowie with that "been there and done that" look? Original Price $28.00 My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. Average depth of cut with a full swing was about a quarter inch. Its something for me to shoot for. IMHO there are two problems here. 3.3 3.3 . Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Bowie Knife. I have never found any reference to Western chroming their knives. The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. There is another subset of the W49 knives what I term . (70% off), Sale Price 899,015 Weight for the weight weirdos is 1 lb 4 ounces knife only. That was interesting. Original Price 6,157,389 Handle has the brass pins and rosewood handle. (15% off), Sale Price 2,733,744 I have been trying for some time to compile dating info and as you probably know there are some gray areas. Check out our awesome collection now. Exterior: Minimal Wear. 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. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. (60% off), Sale Price 2,807,882 Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. western w49 bowie knife for sale | eBay (50% off), Sale Price 1,097,291 3,338,731, 4,173,456 And, especially thanks for posting it here! Measures 15 inches long. But I believe I can give you some good advice. When Coleman bought Western in 1984, they continued the practice, up through M. When Camillus bought Western from Coleman in 1991, they dropped the practice. 2,603,550, 4,733,728 (70% off), Sale Price $89.17 i still have mine its a hellava knife!! They all have heavy use and both have the sheaths replaced after they rotted away. Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. Original Price 2,758,374 Please. That helps narrow it down! Description. If this is the knife I am thinking of (stacked leather handle with a traditional clip style blade) a friend had one when I was younger and as I recall the knife was darn near impossible to get an edge on.   United States   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD). Original Price $150.00 Its generally excepted that the first two variations on this knife where blade marked (see pics below). Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. Original Price 1,243,264 According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. (30% off), Sale Price $123.74 Original Price 2,339,655 One must handle this knife to appreciate the quality. I gave one to my dad as a gift many years agothe knife I gave him is like a razor. Ridge Runner Whitetail Ridge Bowie Knife $26.99 $9.98! i have had a western bowie for 30 years. Great! Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage: $260.00. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. Original Price $121.68 Bowie Knives - Knife Depot Looking for a real knife? Engraved on brass guard CON EVANS and on the other side of guard CHICO. This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. For further info Google: "Bill Bagwell" or "Bagwell Bowie" Re: SOF magazine article c.1987 April issue, MySpace !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); (50% off), Sale Price 1,896,552 Western W49 - For Sale Classifieds Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. Thanks for stepping in, Sac. (30% off), Sale Price 1,183,432 It should show jungle use. Original Price 4,733,728 Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. 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. Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. The jets rip has an easily broken cat guard and a very thick grind not and efficient chopper . As a bowie knife, this was designed for hunting and survival, but as a high-priced Buck knife with a few dozen handle materials to choose from and the option to add a display box and an engraving it makes a pretty stellar gift and display piece. 1,056,736, 1,243,264 (50% off), $400.00 All About Pocket Knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives, Post 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 After pulling out his Bowie knife, Mick exclaimed, "THAT'S a knife!" (35% off), Sale Price 2,020,725 $295.00 eBay One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . Boy, I'll say! I Ship Worldwide. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. The appearance of items in the individual listings may vary slightly from the one above. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. THE 10 BEST Hotels in Bowie, TX for 2023 - Tripadvisor 1978 was "B" and so on. 1,708,876, 1,898,817 $36.50, $121.68 For Sale By: Sanders Knives (Sanders Knives), View all items for sale by Sanders Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $8.50. Wow Colonel, that is very special. (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547 I have two other knives my cousin gave me in 1969 when he returned from Vietnam. Welcome and have a great stay lots to see and read around here. Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage