(50% off), Sale Price 1,097,291 Thanks to Tom Williams who had it in with some old Western documents. Western USA W49 Wood Bowie Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath c.1984 - Wood Handles - No Cracks - Brass Guard - Very Nice Unused Condition in the Original Leather Sheath - Approx. Charlie. The marking are very important. $21.96, $31.38 Charlie, Teslleta: Here it is. $2295 SIGNED WW11 FIGHTING KNIFE. Buy now. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". I cleaned them up and blued one of them for a more uniform patina. Western Bowie Knife (1 - 40 of 159 results) Price ($) 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 razor sharp and good in the hand. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. I know a thin edge can chop without damage if used properly, but I cant guarantee I my form will always be perfect when using a "chopper". The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. I have spent many hours cruising around here. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. (20% off), Sale Price $66.55 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. by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:49 pm, Post $75.30, $188.24 At least none that I can find. $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!!! Thanks for the replies, I picked up one. I have never seen an original box & papers for a W49 Bowie. Original Price 9,852,217 Is that a bad thing that it is not a Western Knife but a Coleman instead? Some made in Australia had cast aluminum handles. Original Price 2,216,502 Great! The one that I have with a couple of bends in the blade came from me chopping a couple branches off from a dead piece of tree many years ago. Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread, Re: The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread. I own one like this and I believe its version 1, there is a second stainless steel version that came out shortly after guard marked STAINLESS STEEL over BOWIE just like you said but I believe that to be version 2, let me know your thoughts. Thanks for compiling this data and putting it into the chart that you've provided. SKIP. This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. 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. 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. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked: The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. The blade's spine is five . It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. 2,603,550, 4,733,728 While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. UP FOR SALE IS A VINTAGE WESTERN W49-H LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. (30% off), Sale Price $123.74 2,500,000, 3,571,429 It's easy! I am aware of much of the history of the Western Bowie knife company and how the w49s were originally made for the special forces but what I cannot seem to find is wat year the model I was made. Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". 1,637,685, 2,339,655 don't carry it much, but wouldn't trade it for anything except maybe a new truck. MERRY CHRISTMAS! The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked: WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. Fill out the requested information. 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. I gave one to my dad as a gift many years agothe knife I gave him is like a razor. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. 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"); Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. Original Price 4,881,657 One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . 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. 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. 1,812,130, 7,248,225 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. You could buy it for its charming looks alone, but it performs nearly as well. Original Price $164.99 Learn more. Never sharpened, carried, or cleaned. The W49 is the 9 1/2" "V44" type with the immense S-curve guard and laminated rosewood slab handles. Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. Check out our awesome collection now. Original Price $121.00 Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Original Price 2,460,591 In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. Original Price 1,206,897 4,617,980, 6,157,389 This Auction is for an Authentic Western Boulder U.S.A W49 "M" Bowie Knife w/Wooden Plaque - Circa 1840.1977 was the first year that Western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter "A", to date code their knives. View Etsys Privacy Policy. 1978 was "B" and so on. i still have mine its a hellava knife!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Knife_Company. 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. Stainless steel does not peel off as you know. Original Price 4,205,911 (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547 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 This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. This Knife is available for immediate purchase by using the Add To Cart button to the right and then by following the instructions. I believe that it provides a fairly accurate chronology of the Western W49 Bowie. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. The guard wasn't fitted well. If your really lucky you might come across a presentation piece but that is still not a guarentee that it was in Vietnam. Original Price $185.00 Original leather sheath. Yea it is an old thread. Description. Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. Coleman Western 954 Double Lock with box and pouch (1989), Western USA S-532 "A" Wood Westlock Lockback 1977, Vintage Western Boulder Colo. 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It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:44 am, Post Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage: $260.00. Original Price $615.00 This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Sale Price 1,775,148 Inspect in Game. But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? Value for money . Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. This is the Western Bowie USA knife and the scarce Vietnam era 2nd variation, this tang stamp was produced circa 1966-1968. See all reviews . Original Price $169.99 $184.50, $615.00 The ones brought home were kept, or given to some relative. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Free shipping on orders $99+. Original Price 6,896,552 1978 was "B" and so on. An "I" version would be from 1985, the year after Coleman took over. i have had a western bowie for 30 years. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife Check Price. Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. You are using an out of date browser. It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. by WesternBowieAxe Wed May 02, 2018 3:11 am, Post I was looking at my W49 last night and there is not a tang stamp. RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! sogmanjoe, If you can located a chromed one I would say there was a good possibility that it was used in Vietnam. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. All have positives all have negatives oh to decide i still have the one i bought back in the '70's i wore every where butt work. It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. 1,056,736, 1,243,264 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. (50% off), Sale Price 1,516,995 I guess the extra weight of the brass piece on the spine of the blade helps. #7. 1,218,966, 2,216,502 The second problem is defining the Vietnam time period for these knives and other equipment. The 4th variant also has larger pins. The straight-edge knife is fitted with a 7-inch blade and. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Its something for me to shoot for. $36.50, $121.68 (45% off), Sale Price 1,637,685 We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. The other three were heavly pitted from the jungle. Because it still seems like an amazing knife. Its 11 and 3/8 inches full tang steel blade is sharp right out of the box and will come in handy when performing a wide variety of tasks. Pics would help to identify the knife. 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. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. Wild West Bowie Knives. Please. Bottom line if you want a western Bowie that was actully used in Vietnam you need good provinence on the knife. By: Westmark Knives Date Added: 02/22/2018 $175.00 Buy Now. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. 3,263,547, 4,662,315 Free shipping on orders $99+. Rare WW11 large Bowie knife made by Jack Soler from Allentown PA was a U.S. Navy Seabee during World War 11. Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. 3,338,731, 4,173,456 +C $35.71 shipping estimate. This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. Camillus produced the W49 until 2006. Measures 15 inches long. Tep. See the full list: Hotels near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. Original Price 4,962,808 I have a long list of knives I kick myself for not buying. (45% off), Sale Price 2,438,424 (70% off), Sale Price 899,015 Powered by, Badges | (70% off), Sale Price $89.17 The exception being that instead of the word Bowie on the pile side it would say "W49." And the sales receipt is proof of age. Large WW11 Fighting knife with maker mark. Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . It didn't have much heft. 2,093,350, 4,186,946 This would provide the best provenance to establishing the exact time periods for these variations on the Western W49 and 649 knifes. i don't need to use it too much. It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). Details J.E.B. Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. The knife had been made by his brother, Rezin, a year prior. Mine is a coleman with a k stamp on it. I have owned alot of these knives and in fact the picture is of my knife. I own one which is believed to be the 3rd variant of the Western W49 Bowie knife. With the above in mind at this time I would advise you to look for knives with one of the following markings: This is generally excepted as the first variation of the W49, This is the next version of blade marking the W49. 1,097,291, 1,995,074 I was surprised by the thinness of the spine. Its story begins in the 1820's when James Bowie was able to defend himself by using a large knife at the Sandbar Fight in Louisiana. Thanks! (20% off), Sale Price 2,370,466 Vietnam | English (US) | (VND), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. A naive question, most probably - but, was this chroming ever done in-country? The unique design of the blade gave it its power and its name thanks to James Bowie, a hero of the Alamo gave it its prestige. I think I read somewhere that when Camillus bought the name in 1991, they moved production to the Camillus factory in New York.
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