Guns International #: 102823569
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Guns International #: 102823569
Category - Knives - Bowie
- Knives - Custom
James L. Batson,Jr. Masterpiece "ALAMO" Southwestern Style Bowie One-Of-a-Kind Piece 1989 Production Scarce 1989 Batson's Catalog
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Description: James L. Batson masterpiece "ALAMO," Southwestern style Bowie-type knife with a 10-3/8" high carbon steel blade from 1-1/8" stock and over 2-1/2" at the widest part, rare iron guard with half penny finial and flat balls terminal, leather covered red cedar sheath. Blade and guard are "Forged Fire Finished" as was the original which is on display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. This knife can also be seen in Madison Grant's The Knife In Homespun America on page 49. A leather fringe at the top acts as a headdress of the scabbard and the front is ornamented with red, white and turquuoise beadwork. The pattern consists of two rows of turquoise diamonds running vertically down the sheath on a white background. Provenance letter, comes with the original 1989 catalog, This is one-of-a-kind knife from this extremely talented Master Smith and his masterpiece of all the knives he has ever completed.,(book shown in the background in the first picture is sold-out). Sold "AS IS," and all sales are final. No trade. Free shipping USPS with insurance, tracking # and signature required. If futher pictures are desired, feel free to send a message. Thanks for looking, Price: $4,895.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102823569
Guns International #: 102823569