OLD JOSEPH RODGERS BOWIE AND SHEATH, CHECKERED GRIPS (978)

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WE COMBINE SHIPPING - JUST LET US KNOW YOUR BIDDING PLANS. WE ALSO REFUND EXCESS POSTAGE!
WE ARE NOT “DEALERS”. DISPOSING (SLOWLY) OF A VERY LARGE, LIFELONG COLLECTION OF POCKET KNIVES. ONLY POSTING A COUPLE A DAY SO BOOKMARK ME FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
NOTE - no attempt has been made to polish, clean or otherwise make this knife more attractive for photos. Wiped over with an oily rag!
An early, seldom seen Joseph Rodgers “hand ground” Bowie knife and original sheath. Some age-related issues that require attention , but an uncommon, good looking knife. I am fairly certain this is late 19th Century, but not a Rodgers expert.
Measures approximately 10 11/16 inches long overall, point to pommel end. Full tang blade measures approximately 6 5/8 inches long, point to cross guard. Obverse blade with somewhat worn “Joseph Rodgers Sheffield England” stamp. “Hand Ground” stamped to obverse blade near ricasso. “Bowie” stamped to ricasso, somewhat worn. Full tang. Nickel cross guard. Checkered grips (secured by three pins – believe these are hard rubber, but possibly Gutta Percha). Original leather sheath with leather securing strap and pop fastener. Stamped “Real Hide” close to mouth. Staining and scratching to blade with some pitting close to point on both sides – took close up views in the photos. Some staining to spine. Slightly rounded tip. Grips good with a small chip to obverse top edge. Some slight pommel end separation. If you have the skill sets to do a little work on this, it’s a great find.
Please see the detailed photos which form part of the description.
Don’t hesitate to contact seller if you have questions. These items are part of a collection that we are selling privately (we are not dealers), so please bookmark us to view other items over the next few months. PLEASE NOTE, YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE TO BID ON THIS ITEM. BY BIDDING YOU ARE CONFIRMING YOU ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS ON EDGED WEAPONS.
Also – please let us know if there are any other items you want to bid on and we will combine shipping for you. No need to check out straight away. We only put up a couple of items a day, so bear with us.
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