A bowie knife, middle of the 19th century. Typical shape, single-edged blade, somewhat stained, slightly pitted. The grip has an iron frame and riveted horn grip scales with a pommel in the shape of an eagle's head. Black leather sheath. Length 38 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, USA, United States of America, American, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handheld, blade, blades, weapon, arms, weapons, arms,

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