Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. here's a pic of the western along side an old trailmaster and recon. Description. The marking are very important. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Original Price $121.68 One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Well used and somewhat pitted since I got them used. I was looking at my W49 last night and there is not a tang stamp. (60% off), Sale Price $86.70 Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. The W49s did leave the factory with a high polish on them. By: Westmark Knives Date Added: 02/22/2018 $175.00 Buy Now. Camillus discontinued the use of date codes. Sign up for a new account in our community. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Original Price 4,662,315 Vintage 14 1/2" Western W49 Bowie Knife with Sheath. Jim Bowie, in his brief lifetime, was as famous as any American then drawing breath. Vintage Western U.S.A W49 Bowie Knife Pre-Owned C $337.45 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer from United States Sponsored Extremely rare, Western Cutlery, model W49 Bowie fighting knife C $607.40 or Best Offer from United States Sponsored Vintage Large Western Bowie Knife W49 F Pre-Owned C $337.44 Buy It Now +C $27.52 shipping estimate It differs from the W49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. Original Price $615.00 I have two other knives my cousin gave me in 1969 when he returned from Vietnam. 4,173,623, 8,347,245 You must log in or register to reply here. I own one which is believed to be the 3rd variant of the Western W49 Bowie knife. I was surprised by the thinness of the spine. IMHO its hard to link gear made after 1972 to being In Country without being attached to some strong provenance. Original Price 4,844,560 (45% off), Sale Price 2,438,424 My cousin (who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969) said he saw knives in country with chrome plating to protect them from moisture. 1,912,315, 2,249,754 1,637,685, 2,339,655 $148.00, $185.00 You can see where some of the plating is peeling with age and use. (39% off), Sale Price 3,722,167 View Etsys Privacy Policy. 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. The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw is an attention grabber with its classic gray hardwood handle. It started my knife addiction. 2,733,744, 4,205,911 In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. I'm curious to know what year Western first manufactured the W49? At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! i have had a western bowie for 30 years. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:48 am, Post Thanks zzyzzogeton! Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. It was also the last year they were made in Boulder, CO. - They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the alphabet dating code for another 15 years until they were sold at auction to Camillus in 1991. (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547 Shipping Discounts Available for Multiple Items Purchased from Sanders Knives: If this item is purchased with another item from Sanders Knives that has a shipping cost of $8.50 or more, standard shipping to US addresses for this item will be discounted to $1.00. 1,775,148, 4,437,574 (20% off), Sale Price 2,370,466 Still has factory edge. Handle variations are cocobolo, stag & bakelite. There is a version of the Western Bowie that appears in the 1968 catalog. While the official end of the Vietnam war is April 30 1975 The day the North Vietnamese entered the U.S. Embassy grounds. (45% off), Sale Price 3,047,783 203 pages of Case and Western Cutlery history from the time they were in the east through the move west to Boulder Colorado and after. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Western made at least two different stock numbered "bowies" during the Vietnam time period. AH, I was unaware of this point. (70% off). Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. 1,952,663, 3,550,296 "Leather handled Bowie". Absolutely! The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. Original Price 4,063,793 NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! (75% off), Sale Price 1,722,414 Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it seemed like the right place to add this. Original Price $149.97 The W49 is the most common found today. Coleman Western 954 Double Lock with box and pouch (1989), Western USA S-532 "A" Wood Westlock Lockback 1977, Vintage Western Boulder Colo. USA Fishing Knife 751 Stainless 2 Blades, Folding Pocket knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife, Western USA Stainless Delrin W338 Large Stockman Knife, Western USA Stainless Delrin S-742 Large Stockman Knife, Westmark USA 703 Shaw Leibowitz Gold Etch Patrick Henry Fixed Blade Sheath Knife in Box, SCHRADE 498 49'ER "BENCH MADE COLLECTION" GOLD RUSH CARBON STEEL FIXED BLADE HUNTING KNIFE & SHEATH, Schrade Scrimshaw Sharpe Finger Model 152 SC, Smith & Wesson 1974 Design by Blackie Collins Survival Bowie Model # 6030, JIM LAYTON MAKER PORTSMOUTH OHIO FISHING HUNTING SKINNING SURVIVAL KNIFE KNIVES CLIP SHEATH, ANTIQUE VINTAGE HILL & SON 4 HAYMARKET LONDON SMALL FIXED BLADE POCKET PATCH KNIFE KNIVES SHEATH OLD, Vintage Japan G96 950 skinner knife and sheath VGUC, Vintage Schrade Uncle Henry 144-UH MINT aftermarket sheath. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! $123.74, $164.99 Original Price 3,367,876 United States | English (US) | $ (USD). Boy, I'll say! The side by side testing I mentioned was chopping through a five inch thick seasoned locust log. 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. This traditionally 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. The knife he left us, which bears his name, ranks with the Kentucky rifle and the Colt Peacemaker as an. The ONLY differences between versions #2, #3 and #4 are in stamp location(s). The knife in the box above looks dull due to the original preservative still being on the knife after 40+ years. : Western USA W49 Wood Bowie Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath c.1984, SPRING HILL CUTLERY (eBay: bargainseller02), Western Boulder, Colo. Cracked Ice Knife & Hatch Set 1935 to 1950, VINTAGE WESTERN R16 USA M FIXED BLADE HUNTING SKINNING BOWIE SURVIVAL KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH, VINTAGE WESTERN 742 STOCKMAN JACK PEN FOLDING POCKET KNIFE KNIVES OLD ANTIQUE, VINTAGE 1983 WESTERN USA W77 G FIXED BLADE COMBAT FIGHTING DIRK DAGGER BOOT KNIFE KNIVES OLD, Vintage MINT Westmark 701 hunting knife and original leather sheath, WESTER CUTLERY CO. GERMANY 2 1/2" 2 BLADE PEARL CONGRESS LIKE NEW, Western Cutlery Germany Bone Congress Knife, WESTERN USA, W36 Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath. No, I never wrote it up. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. According to Westerns 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. I have owned alot of these knives and in fact the picture is of my knife. The Bowie knife also played a prominent role in western lore. I guess I have been lucky over the past 35 years of collecting. 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. Im thinking these must have come from their custom shop. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! (50% off), Sale Price 1,666,256 Below are pictures of the guard: To the best of my knowledge the 4th variant would have the larger pins and would be guard marked similar to the 3rd variant. Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. 2,370,466, 4,740,933 If you don't have an account, create one here. Original Price 9,852,217 Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. com, usedvictoria.com are popular sites for selling items in Canada. It appears that much was lost during the periods that Western changed hands. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). The other three were heavly pitted from the jungle. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. (70% off), Sale Price $135.00 $89.17, $297.22 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. At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. 1,516,995, 2,758,374 (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. Western Alamo Bowie Knife 4.8 ( 10 reviews) Your Price: $106.99 Solid stainless steel blade Handsome wooden handle with gold pins Engraved Jim Bowie name plate Includes leather sheath and certificate of authenticity Measures: 11" blade; 17 1/4" overall Product Description From the movie "The Alamo" comes the world renown Jim Bowie knife. In 1911, H. N. Platts, was able to draw on his extensive friendships and family connections in the cutlery world to start Western States Cutlery and Manufacturing of Boulder Colorado. Nothing to do with the Western Bowies, but included for posterity since people keep calling the Bushman a "V44"- These knives (the #18 and clones) are incorrectly called the V44 Marine Raider Bowie knife. At least none that I can find. (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 1,218,966, 2,216,502 Please. Create an Account Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. This Knife is available for immediate purchase by using the Add To Cart button to the right and then by following the instructions. i have one i bought late 80's i think 60 bucks otd, got it cuase a buddy had one and he loved it. Buy now. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. (30% off), Sale Price 1,183,432 (70% off), Sale Price $134.97 1,056,736, 1,243,264 Or am I missing something? The way you set up your knife photos is inspiring. In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. 3,263,547, 4,662,315 Designed by Jim Bowie and fabricated first by Jesse Clifft, the almost 10-inch-long blade had a flat spine and no guard between its blade and handle. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post The stamping is only on the Brass guard and there are no letters denoting age. I started looking into this subject a couple of years ago. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. I was so ticked at the time I never tried chopping with it again. FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $99* & 60-DAY RETURNS. (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 Original Price 7,248,225 Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. There were variations of this pattern that were incorporated into air crew survival kits. The online community of knife collectors, A Knife Family Forged in Steel, 1977 was the first year that Western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter "A", to date code their knives. Now I cleaned it up and sharpened it and it is my home office tactical letter opener. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post And the sales receipt is proof of age. Skinning/Hunting/Camping knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife c.1911-1950. The one in the picture with the chrome plated blade came from a vet and I have the documentation and a photo of him wearing the knife in Vietnam. Value for money . by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:03 pm, Post It didn't have much heft. 2,068,966, 6,896,552 Many of the examples of Vietnam War vintage Bowies do not appear to have traveled any further west than the California shoreline, Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle.
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