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. Charlie, Teslleta: Here it is. Authentic Western Boulder U.S.A W49 "M" Bowie Knife w - Worthpoint In 1991 the rights to the Western brand was auctioned to the Camillus Knife Co. . I used the Forester first, while I was fresh. My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. All photos were 10 chops. The straight-edge knife is fitted with a 7-inch blade and. All of the W49s Ive seen from Western Cutlery are high carbon steel and most of them show some sign of aging after 30 plus years. 1,218,966, 2,216,502 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. Bowie Knives For Sale - Collectible Knives | American Mint At least none that I can find. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. Heres mine with box and paper works as well as the original sales receipt from December of 68. Buy It Now. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. It's easy! Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. All items come from a SMOKE-FREE environment! One must handle this knife to appreciate the quality. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . Email with Questionsor Offers: sandersknives@gmail.com. Great! Wild West Bowie Knives - Old Western Knives | American Mint I think the pre-Coleman ones - at least some of them - had real Cocobolo handles rather than laminated wood scales. Western started making stainless versions of some of their knives as early as 1967. I took it, the aforementioned W49 and a Case Alamo Bowie out in the yard and started chopping on a old log of locust wood I'd had laying around for a couple of years. (70% off), Sale Price 899,015 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. At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. 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 Original Price 4,662,315 Check out the weather around the world with our featured, global weather cams You are using an out of date browser. Orsold or pawned to shops in Fayettenam! WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. 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. We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. Original Price 2,339,655 To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Original Price 2,249,754 Thanks for your efforts! Original Price 1,898,817 The guard wasn't fitted well. $86.70, $289.00 ** I "BUY" KNIVES ** - Any Size Collection!!! $120.00, $200.00 At least as far as I've been able to determine. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. It started my knife addiction. Bowie Knives - Top Quality Bowie Knives For Sale - BUDK.com While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites - Tripadvisor A classic made in the USA bowie that vanished once camillus went bust. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife Check Price. But you know that. Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". Still has factory edge. (30% off), Sale Price 1,025,862 Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not. I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! 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. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. #7. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. (45% off), Sale Price 1,637,685 For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. Western didn't seem to keep real accurate records. Thanks zzyzzogeton! Original Price 2,758,374 Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Yea it is an old thread. Bowie Knife | Lore (Minimal Wear) - Steam Community Market Forged from tough 1075 carbon steel, the Undertaker is the largest knife on our list, with a blade length of just over 10 inches, and an overall length of 15.5 inches. The cv recon/tm seem about twice as thick. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. You must be logged in to contact sellers. Original Price 1,243,264 Description. Original Price $28.00 The 4th variant also has larger pins. Although it is not as pleasing to the eye as the wooden handled Western, it does have many of the same features as the V-44 pattern of old. AH, I was unaware of this point. (45% off), Sale Price $21.96 Rare WW11 large Bowie knife made by Jack Soler from Allentown PA was a U.S. Navy Seabee during World War 11. Report an Issue | He designed it as a hunting knife and gave it to James for protection after his brother had been shot in a fight. They come all sorts of ways. (45% off), Sale Price 2,068,966 2,603,550, 4,733,728 $89.17, $297.22 Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. 2,020,725, 3,367,876 I am trying to decide between the Western, Case, Ontario, or the new Remington. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I also believe that the guard marked "W49's" would have been made during the 1970's but prior to 1977 when the alphabetical date code started. $134.97, $149.97 A top-end bowie knife that's been around since World War II, the Ka-Bar U.S. Marine Corps Bowie Knife is durable and versatile. It still could be post Vietnam presentation item but who knows. I carry it with me on all my excursions. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Tweet (39% off), Sale Price 3,722,167 Rare vintage knives - Old Pocket Knives For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums, https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/new-members-please-read-this-what-is-my-knife-worth.904093/. If the knife has the original leather sheath I expect to see some pretty hard use on that leather. Eventually purchased by Camillus in 1991, Western continued until Camillus expired in 2007. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). I still havent actually put my hands on one of the W49s with the chrome plating. Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details I just scored a copy of Harvey Platts' "The Knife Makers Who Went West" from 1978. But I believe I can give you some good advice. At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! I can hope. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. (30% off), Sale Price 3,338,731 1,666,256, 3,029,557 Its something for me to shoot for. +C $35.71 shipping estimate. 2,955,665, 9,852,217 Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. The ONLY differences between versions #2, #3 and #4 are in stamp location(s). I did some chopping today, on a piece of maple that fell down in a storm a month ago. According to Westerns 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. Terms of Service. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. Original Price 4,733,728 Original Price $200.00 But without more evidence to support them the above examples are my recommendation at this time. They made several matching that description, but the most common I see are the 8" G46-8 or L46-8. Your knife was made in 1986. I have never seen an original box & papers for a W49 Bowie. RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post sp 8 weighs a ton, if I wanted a field piece I would take the w49 over it ant day of the week. 2,135,468, 7,118,227 Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. The ones marked W49 with large handle bolts are questionable to me. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. Now I cleaned it up and sharpened it and it is my home office tactical letter opener. Exterior: Minimal Wear. Original Price 1,206,897 I was looking at my W49 last night and there is not a tang stamp. by WesternBowieAxe Wed May 02, 2018 3:11 am, Post I have two of them. . 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"); Originally designed by Col. James Bowie, a Bowie knife describes any large sheath knife. Western Bowie 1984. Now I see them going for very good money. Theres still a lot to uncover about this subject. Weight for the weight weirdos is 1 lb 4 ounces knife only. The knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. The western being thinner bites better. c.1977 Western Bowie W49 | Bowie, Bowie knife, Knives and swords L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives I've got several W49 bowies, the oldest dating to around the mid 60s. Have no idea. Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. There is another subset of the W49 knives what I term . I accept payment in the form of Pay Pal, Credit Card (Online Only), Personl Check and Money Orders. (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. I gave one to my dad as a gift many years agothe knife I gave him is like a razor. 2,370,466, 4,740,933 As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. 1,435,714, 2,610,345 This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. Gil Hibben 65TH Anniversary Old West Bowie Knife And Sheath - Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle, Gold-Plated Guard $109.99 It has alot of documentation and looks good. A couple years ago I bought a Coleman era W49. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. I guess the extra weight of the brass piece on the spine of the blade helps. This would provide the best provenance to establishing the exact time periods for these variations on the Western W49 and 649 knifes. I like them very much. Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:48 am, Post 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 don't consider it to be bad. The blade's spine is five . Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. Original Price 9,852,217 It is supposed to have catalog pages showing the available knives from before WW2 through 1979. This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. 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. (70% off), Sale Price $134.97 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. #1 of 4 hotels in Bowie Location 4.3 Cleanliness 4.1 Service 4.0 Value 3.8 Located in Bowie,TX, the Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. If it is legible and anyone can fill in any blanks or dispute any of the data, I am receptive to discussion. SHINY CRAFTS | Large Bowie Knife With Sheath 18 Inch Mirror Polished D2 Stainless Steel Crocodile Dundee Knife - Razor Sharp Custom Bowie Knife For Men, Outdoor, Hunting Knife . Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. Original Price 7,118,227 Original Price $169.99 Vintage Western folding pocket knife. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. As far as a real chopper goes, my W49 out performed my Spyderco/Hossum Forester in side by side testing. 2,068,966, 6,896,552 (70% off), Sale Price $135.00 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. In 1838 Rezin P. Bowie, brother of Alamo hero James Bowie claimed that he made the first Bowie knife while the Bowies lived in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. 1,952,663, 3,550,296 2,359,467, 4,289,941 The other three were heavly pitted from the jungle. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? It should show jungle use. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked: WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. Not that I advocate getting a knife for the sole purpose of making it collect dust in plain view. Both have stacked leather handles, and 8" Marble's Ideal style blades. 3,263,547, 4,662,315 (25% off), Sale Price 1,218,966 Western Alamo Bowie Knife - True Swords (70% off). Westmark Knives | Arizona Custom Knives I guess I have been lucky over the past 35 years of collecting. (35% off), Sale Price 2,020,725 That helps narrow it down! (50% off), Sale Price 1,516,995 It may not display this or other websites correctly. But I feel like your chart is about as accurate a depiction as one is likely to find. There are things in the old Book which I may not be able to explain, but I fully accept it as the infallible word of God, and receive its teachings as inspired by the Holy Spirit.. It's the 30s to 76 that is sometimes enigmatic. An "I" version would be from 1985, the year after Coleman took over. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! The real surprise to me was the Case Bowie chopping all the way through in fifteen minutes. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. 2,438,424, 4,876,847 You must log in or register to reply here. 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. A naive question, most probably - but, was this chroming ever done in-country? (45% off), Sale Price 2,438,424 3,386,453, 6,157,389 Dont see this option? 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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The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. My cousin (who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969) said he saw knives in country with chrome plating to protect them from moisture. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Original Price 6,896,552 2023 Created by Jan Carter. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked:WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post Please. Fill out the requested information. Thanks for the replies, I picked up one. 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. I'm curious to know what year Western first manufactured the W49? 2. Made in the USA!!! Chrome is very hard and resist a lot of the normal scratching that would show on other knives. (45% off), Sale Price 1,056,736 IMHO many more variations on these knives also fall into the proper Vietnam time period. As I've mentioned I've been offered a nice roi for my blade, but I'm not sure I would take a truck in exchange. Covert Knife. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:40 pm, Post 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. Ridge Runner Whitetail Ridge Bowie Knife $26.99 $9.98! $77.64, $91.34 Original Price 3,448,276 Even though we were young and we knew every thing. 1,775,148, 4,437,574 The Best American Made Bowie Knives - Nothing But Knives First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. The best Bowie knives to channel your inner Crocodile - Task & Purpose Charlie. Free shipping on orders $99+. 3,047,783, 4,063,793 Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. I had a new one in the box a few years ago and let it go too cheap for 100.00 at a gun show so I could purchase something else. The knife in the box above looks dull due to the original preservative still being on the knife after 40+ years. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife $29.99 Gil Hibben Assault Tactical Knife With Sheath $77.99 Gil Hibben Highlander Bowie Damascus with Sheath $169.99 $116.98! Western Bowie W49 Identification!!!!! - BladeForums.com 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. Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. $295.00 eBay (50% off), Sale Price 1,896,552 (70% off), Sale Price 2,500,000 Local Furniture Stores in Tramonti di Sopra - Houzz Original Price 3,571,429 I think I read somewhere that when Camillus bought the name in 1991, they moved production to the Camillus factory in New York. sogmanjoe, Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it seemed like the right place to add this. (20% off), Sale Price $66.55 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:43 am, Post It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. No the one I have is chrome plated. (10% off), Sale Price $22.40
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