Welcome and have a great stay lots to see and read around here. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife Check Price. The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. 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. Description. One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . I'm curious on the W49/ or other western knife bowies as a woods knife. 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.. (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 Original Price 2,249,754 (20% off), Sale Price $66.55 razor sharp and good in the hand. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Not that I advocate getting a knife for the sole purpose of making it collect dust in plain view. 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. Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. $134.97, $149.97 Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. $295.00 eBay Western made at least two different stock numbered "bowies" during the Vietnam time period. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). (45% off), Sale Price 2,955,665 Original Price 2,958,284 $77.64, $91.34 An old and proven friend. 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. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It is stamped "WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. And you are spot-on when you allude to "gray areas." 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. Charlie, http://img11.No_outside_hosting.us/g/cblziwcgkkgrhqyokpme0un.jpg/. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Original Price $400.00 Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. 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. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. There were variations of this pattern that were incorporated into air crew survival kits. It didn't have much heft. At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! (50% off), Sale Price 1,896,552 But you know that. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". C $128.75. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Original Price 2,460,591 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. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. Original Price $91.34 In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. (20% off), Sale Price 2,370,466 thank joe, Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. $184.50, $615.00 by kootenay joe Wed May 02, 2018 4:05 pm, Return to Western Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. The 4th variant also has larger pins. 4,173,623, 8,347,245 The Bowie knife also played a prominent role in western lore. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post Even though we were young and we knew every thing. Covert Knife. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. 1,218,966, 2,216,502 I used the Forester first, while I was fresh. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. It is supposed to have catalog pages showing the available knives from before WW2 through 1979. (45% off), Sale Price 1,637,685 This is a great bowie knife that you can get for under $30. Vintage Western folding pocket knife. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. Both have stacked leather handles, and 8" Marble's Ideal style blades. My knife has an abbreviated guard that was done by a previous owner and is currently semi-Bagwellized. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. SKIP. Check out the weather around the world with our featured, global weather cams Fill out the requested information. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. It appears that much was lost during the periods that Western changed hands. Sale Price 1,775,148 The ones marked on the blade with "BOWIE" (Pictured) are definately Vietnam era. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 Thanks GIRLYmann! 1,952,663, 3,550,296 This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. (15% off), Sale Price 2,733,744 You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. You can see where some of the plating is peeling with age and use. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. (25% off), Sale Price 1,218,966 Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage: $260.00. 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. I Ship Worldwide. In addition, their handsome appearance makes them favorites for collectors. 2,093,350, 4,186,946 Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! In 1911, H. N. Platts, was able to draw on his extensive friendships and family connections in the cutlery world to start Western States Cutlery and Manufacturing of Boulder Colorado. Because it still seems like an amazing knife. In the 19th century, one of the most popular fixed-blade knives, the Bowie, appeared. 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. Now I see them going for very good money. Ridge Runner Whitetail Ridge Bowie Knife $26.99 $9.98! Original Price 4,289,941 Corral have been captivating the imaginations of America's boys and girls for generations, as something about that lawless, pioneering time speaks to the heart of America's individualistic mentality. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it seemed like the right place to add this. It still could be post Vietnam presentation item but who knows. 3.3 3.3 . Original Price 3,029,557 Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. Original Price 2,758,374 I was so ticked at the time I never tried chopping with it again. The 4th variant also has larger pins. 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. I have owned alot of these knives and in fact the picture is of my knife. (15% off), Sale Price 4,256,897 He designed it as a hunting knife and gave it to James for protection after his brother had been shot in a fight. I turned the log over, picked up the W49 and finished chopping through the log in eight minutes. Handle has the brass pins and rosewood handle. Average depth of cut with a full swing was about a quarter inch. Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. You are using an out of date browser. 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. Some made in Australia had cast aluminum handles. In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread, Re: The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread. Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not.
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