Sheffield Folding Bowie Knife by R. Bunting

Blade locks open and closed. Milled liners. Handle - 5-7/8". Open Blade - 10-3/8". Sheath - 5-5/8".

Tang: R. BUNTING & SONS/ CAST STEEL CUTLERY/ SUPERIOR TEMPER

Blade and spring appear rust stained. Tang over-cleaned.

The scabbard tip and throat appear to be replacements. The scabbard body is possibly a replacement, too.

Ivory handles, badly damaged. Spurious 1793 date scratched on handle edge. Knife was made after 1828.





















































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