$2295 SIGNED WW11 FIGHTING KNIFE. 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. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. (45% off), Sale Price 2,955,665 Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Knife_Company. AAPK Tips and Tricks -- An Illustrated FAQ Forum on Steriods, Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days, Canal Street Cutlery Collector's Forum, Cattaraugus Cutlery Collector's Forum, Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum, Robeson Cutlery Company Collector's Forum, Schatt & Morgan Knife Collector's Forum, Knife Related Creation, Modification, And Restoration Forums. Original Price 1,898,817 The western being thinner bites better. 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. (70% off), Sale Price $135.00 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"); W49, W47, W45 and the W43. Welcome and have a great stay lots to see and read around here. Original Price $169.99 Check out our awesome collection now. Mine is a coleman with a k stamp on it. If this is the knife I am thinking of (stacked leather handle with a traditional clip style blade) a friend had one when I was younger and as I recall the knife was darn near impossible to get an edge on. But I believe I can give you some good advice. Original Price 4,740,933 The second problem is defining the Vietnam time period for these knives and other equipment. Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage: $260.00. (70% off). by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post You never want to tell a Ranger he can't make a knife. This is a great bowie knife that you can get for under $30. Thanks to Tom Williams who had it in with some old Western documents. As a bowie knife, this was designed for hunting and survival, but as a high-priced Buck knife with a few dozen handle materials to choose from and the option to add a display box and an engraving it makes a pretty stellar gift and display piece. It's easy! The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 3.3 3.3 . 1,183,432, 2,958,284 i still have mine its a hellava knife!! 4,617,980, 6,157,389 It could have been a special order as there were Western Bowies ordered by 5th Special Forces with blade inscriptions. In addition, their handsome appearance makes them favorites for collectors. 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. Items are guaranteed to be AS DESCRIBED - if there is any problem with your purchase, please contact me - I value your business and want you to be a satisfied customer! Original Price 4,437,574 Original Price 8,347,245 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:44 am, Post It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. Even though we were young and we knew every thing. 4,173,623, 8,347,245 You are using an out of date browser. My cousin (who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969) said he saw knives in country with chrome plating to protect them from moisture. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The ones brought home were kept, or given to some relative. I was looking at my W49 last night and there is not a tang stamp. It took me about thirty minutes to get halfway through the log. The jets rip has an easily broken cat guard and a very thick grind not and efficient chopper . The appearance of items in the individual listings may vary slightly from the one above. (40% off), Sale Price $75.30 You must be logged in to contact sellers. (39% off), Sale Price 3,722,167 i don't need to use it too much. The blade's spine is five . Sold. (20% off), Sale Price $36.50 Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. (50% off), Sale Price 1,896,552 Original Price $200.00 . The letters A through O can be seen on their knives depending upon the year of manufacture during the years '77 to '91. They sharpen up like a razor and I need to make heavy duty sheaths for them. Yes! $295.00 eBay com, usedvictoria.com are popular sites for selling items in Canada. The ONLY differences between versions #2, #3 and #4 are in stamp location(s). Original leather sheath. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Youve done your homework for sure. It is a V-44 pattern made for the US military by multiple manufacturers. 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. (45% off), Sale Price 1,952,663 I obviously don't know everything about these (or any other Western), just what I've picked up here on BF and other forums, but I think the knives were still being made at Western's Longmont, Colorado factory after Coleman bought the company, so they were being made by the same people on the same equipment using the same materials. Well used and somewhat pitted since I got them used. At least none that I can find. Large WW11 Fighting knife with maker mark. Damascus Steel: Is My Knife Real or Fake. Original Price 3,367,876 (50% off), Sale Price 1,912,315 3,386,453, 6,157,389 $21.96, $31.38 Original Price 1,206,897 #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. I would stay away from those not marked "BOWIE" on the blade or cross guard. Thanks for stepping in, Sac. I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Heres mine with box and paper works as well as the original sales receipt from December of 68. 32.9 un fullered blade has a simple IXL stamp to ricasso and 'CP' mark to surface. I hope this helps, Brad? It was also the last year they were made in Boulder, CO. Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. You'll feel like an O Timber Rattler Whispering Winds Bowie Knife 19.98 Timber Rattler captures the beauty of the southwest with this handsome Whispering Winds bowie knife. $123.74, $164.99 3,722,167, 4,962,808 1978 was "B" and so on. 1,708,876, 1,898,817 At least as far as I've been able to determine. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. I have a Western Bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. (60% off), Sale Price 2,807,882 Tim-I found out a long time ago, from returning Vietnam veterans, was that they gave away their knives to buddies or indig troops before they left. (30% off), Sale Price $123.74 Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". 3,047,783, 4,063,793 Choose the options youd like for the order. $22.40, $28.00 If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not. Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. $135.00, $150.00 Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. All items come from a SMOKE-FREE environment! Wow Colonel, that is very special. 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. joe. 2. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 14 5/8 inches overall. This Auction is for an Authentic Western Boulder U.S.A W49 "M" Bowie Knife w/Wooden Plaque - Circa 1840.1977 was the first year that Western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter "A", to date code their knives. WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. There are two variations of guard marked W49's. Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Original Price $297.22 Description. (45% off), Sale Price $21.96 While the official end of the Vietnam war is April 30 1975 The day the North Vietnamese entered the U.S. Embassy grounds. Anyone have experience with them? I like them very much. Original Price $121.68 Measures 15-1/4" overall with a 10" blade. Original Price 3,571,429 2,135,468, 7,118,227 This traditionally 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. Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. hardwood handles,leather sheath. The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. I've been wanting a V44 pattern for years. And you are spot-on when you allude to "gray areas." by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". 3.2 3.2 . Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . The knife he left us, which bears his name, ranks with the Kentucky rifle and the Colt Peacemaker as an. ** I "BUY" KNIVES ** - Any Size Collection!!! Email with Questionsor Offers: sandersknives@gmail.com. Average depth of cut with the same swing was almost a half inch. i have had a western bowie for 30 years. (15% off), Sale Price $84.99 The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. And the sales receipt is proof of age. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". Yea it is an old thread. Buy It Now. Original Price 7,248,225 I am aware of much of the history of the Western Bowie knife company and how the w49s were originally made for the special forces but what I cannot seem to find is wat year the model I was made. 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. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. I am trying to decide between the Western, Case, Ontario, or the new Remington. I cleaned them up and blued one of them for a more uniform patina. (30% off), Sale Price 1,025,862 Have no idea. Original Price 4,962,808 The marking are very important. Original Price 2,460,591 We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. 2,020,725, 3,367,876 Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. I've mentioned my love for my old w49 several times here. 1,812,130, 7,248,225 1,516,995, 2,758,374 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:48 am, Post My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here.   United States   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD). The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife is the best of the best when it comes to getting a great bowie knife on a budget. 2,068,966, 6,896,552 Charlie, http://img11.No_outside_hosting.us/g/cblziwcgkkgrhqyokpme0un.jpg/. I'd sure like to find one and would pay good money to acquire it. IMHO there are two problems here. Buy now. It is supposed to have catalog pages showing the available knives from before WW2 through 1979. Getting back to the subject of Bowies during the Vietnam time period. Thin edges can chop without damage, you just have to keep the blade straight so the force of the swing is aligned with the edge. (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 0 CART. Absolutely! $84.99, $169.99 $86.70, $289.00 thank joe, Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. I have two of them. Some made in Australia had cast aluminum handles. 1,097,291, 1,995,074 Original Price 4,289,941 Original Price $28.00 Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Thick edges annoy me. View Etsys Privacy Policy. If it is legible and anyone can fill in any blanks or dispute any of the data, I am receptive to discussion. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. That was interesting. I think the pre-Coleman ones - at least some of them - had real Cocobolo handles rather than laminated wood scales. RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! The knife had been made by his brother, Rezin, a year prior. See the weather for Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, IT with the help of our live and local weather cameras. But I feel like your chart is about as accurate a depiction as one is likely to find. 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. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. Ive got WW2 and earlier knives that left the factory chrome plated and most of them look as new or close to it. The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw is an attention grabber with its classic gray hardwood handle. Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. Heres my question. Check out completed auctions on the 'Bay for an idea of value. 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. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). Still has factory edge. Boy, I'll say! The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code . 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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I have owned alot of these knives and in fact the picture is of my knife. Original Price 4,876,847 I turned the log over, picked up the W49 and finished chopping through the log in eight minutes. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. I had put together this table that I'm going to post but not sure how it'll show up. The way you set up your knife photos is inspiring. Thanks for compiling this data and putting it into the chart that you've provided. here's a pic of the western along side an old trailmaster and recon. 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Measures 15 inches long. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:40 pm, Post No chips or cracks in handles. I have spent many hours cruising around here. (60% off), Sale Price $86.70 Or am I missing something? 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. (25% off), Sale Price $77.64 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. If your really lucky you might come across a presentation piece but that is still not a guarentee that it was in Vietnam. Original Price $164.99 This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. by kootenay joe Wed May 02, 2018 4:05 pm, Return to Western Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. In 1991 the rights to the Western brand was auctioned to the Camillus Knife Co. . It appears that much was lost during the periods that Western changed hands. So their history is rather murky, to say the least. According to Westerns 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. In that year, the company was sold to Coleman, becoming Coleman-Western. I gave one to my dad as a gift many years agothe knife I gave him is like a razor. By Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. 1,896,552, 3,448,276 There is another subset of the W49 knives what I term . Description. NOTE: This is NOT AN AUCTION. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. sogmanjoe, Tweet You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. (45% off), Sale Price 2,438,424 (75% off), Sale Price 1,722,414 The Bowie knife also played a prominent role in western lore. Thanks zzyzzogeton! They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . 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! 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. Original Price $91.34 Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. 3,263,547, 4,662,315 Original Price $615.00 This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked:WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. Its something for me to shoot for. SKIP. I can hope. 91/4"LONG BLADE,TOTAL KNIFE LENGTH IS 14 1/2", BLADE WIDTH IS 2" & WEIGHS 1# 14 OZ IN SHETH. I was so ticked at the time I never tried chopping with it again. The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. Gil Hibben 65TH Anniversary Old West Bowie Knife And Sheath - Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle, Gold-Plated Guard $109.99 (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 Please. (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547 $134.97, $149.97 Original Price $188.24 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 4,844,560 It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. Recently Added Knives by Maker Advanced Search Sell Your Knives. The chrome plated ones were in really nice shape other then some chipping to the chrome and handle wear and maybe minor pitting. Because of our large inventory (over 10,000 knives in stock), your order will ship quickly - often the same day. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. MERRY CHRISTMAS! They all have heavy use and both have the sheaths replaced after they rotted away. (70% off), Sale Price 2,500,000 2,438,424, 4,876,847
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