Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Original Price 4,740,933 It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". IMHO there are two problems here. I have attempted to research these Western knives, of late, and, to be honest with you, the the deeper I dig the more confused I get. I've never had the Bowie, but older Westerns are fantastic knives. See the top reviewed local furniture stores and showrooms in Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy on Houzz. I was so ticked at the time I never tried chopping with it again. I also believe that the guard marked "W49's" would have been made during the 1970's but prior to 1977 when the alphabetical date code started. The W49s did leave the factory with a high polish on them. Although it was mainly used and marketed as a hunting knife, its origins were that of a weapon. View Etsys Privacy Policy. No the one I have is chrome plated. #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. Original Price 7,248,225 This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. This information will be very helpful in my search. This practice was continued after Western was sold to the Coleman Co. in 1984 and goes on until 1991. Through name changes--to Western States Cutlery Co. in 1953, then Western Cutlery Co. in 1956--and moves first across town and later to Longmont Colorado, the company stayed under the leadership of the Platt family until 1984. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. I have always thought that the Western Bowie with the bigger handle bolts, thick handle, W49 guard marks and ringed sheath was post Vietnam but then came across this on ebay. (10% off), Sale Price 4,617,980 RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! +C $35.71 shipping estimate. Original leather sheath. Ridge Runner Whitetail Ridge Bowie Knife $26.99 $9.98! Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. There are at least 4 more variations in knife markings and wooden handle type from then to 1977 when Western started date coding their knives on the blade. Check out the latest price. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. The knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". 2,422,280, 4,844,560 Fill out the requested information. A couple years ago I bought a Coleman era W49. Original Price $150.00 Stuart Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Robert E. Lee Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Battle of Gettysburg Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Stonewall Jackson Bowie Knife $99.95 Details P.G.T. Here is the best that I can find as far as their tang stamping is concerned That's about all I know. Original Price $121.00 But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. 1,183,432, 2,958,284 2,807,882, 9,359,606 NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! Vintage 14 1/2" Western W49 Bowie Knife with Sheath. You can see where some of the plating is peeling with age and use. (15% off), Sale Price 4,256,897 Probably one of the most memorable movie quotes of all time came about when Crocodile Dundee scoffed at a mugger's switchblade saying, "That's not a knife." 3,722,167, 4,962,808 0 CART. sp 8 weighs a ton, if I wanted a field piece I would take the w49 over it ant day of the week. It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. 1 In Stock $34.97 More Info For Sale By: GSPTOPDOG Coleman Western 954 Double Lock with box and pouch (1989) 1 In Stock $70.00 More Info For Sale By: LDF Knives Western USA S-532 "A" Wood Westlock Lockback 1977 1 In Stock $95.00 More Info For Sale By: Knives Templar JavaScript is disabled. Youve done your homework for sure. Yea it is an old thread. VINTAGE WESTERN USA W49 BOWIE KNIFE Leather Sheath WWII Antique Original. by WesternBowieAxe Wed May 02, 2018 3:11 am, Post 2. Thanks for your efforts! (50% off), Sale Price 1,516,995 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. Early productions blades were made of carbon steel, later productions are constructed of a high polished stainless. ** I "BUY" KNIVES ** - Any Size Collection!!! by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:40 pm, Post No, I never wrote it up. 1,025,862, 1,206,897 Stainless steel does not peel off as you know. 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. The knife he left us, which bears his name, ranks with the Kentucky rifle and the Colt Peacemaker as an. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. It has alot of documentation and looks good. Western made at least two different stock numbered bowies during the Vietnam time period. Below are pictures of the guard: Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement. This would provide the best provenance to establishing the exact time periods for these variations on the Western W49 and 649 knifes. It was also the last year they were made in Boulder, CO. - They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the alphabet dating code for another 15 years until they were sold at auction to Camillus in 1991. You are using an out of date browser. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). I had put together this table that I'm going to post but not sure how it'll show up. 1,812,130, 7,248,225 To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. (60% off), Sale Price $86.70 Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. Original Price 1,206,897 Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. 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. It took me about thirty minutes to get halfway through the log. Original Price 4,962,808 Original Price 9,852,217 Have no idea. Original Price 4,173,456 For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. (45% off), Sale Price 2,068,966 This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. Camillus discontinued the use of date codes. Skinning/Hunting/Camping knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife c.1911-1950. Original Price $149.97 Because it still seems like an amazing knife. Yes! Original Price 3,550,296 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.. (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. Tweet Thanks for compiling this data and putting it into the chart that you've provided. (15% off), Sale Price $84.99 (30% off), Sale Price 3,338,731 (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 All have positives all have negatives oh to decide i still have the one i bought back in the '70's i wore every where butt work. Original Price 2,958,284 com, usedvictoria.com are popular sites for selling items in Canada. A classic made in the USA bowie that vanished once camillus went bust. Please. But I feel like your chart is about as accurate a depiction as one is likely to find. It should show jungle use. (45% off), Sale Price 2,438,424 Weight for the weight weirdos is 1 lb 4 ounces knife only. $89.17, $297.22 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. According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. I guess the extra weight of the brass piece on the spine of the blade helps. 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. It was also the last year they were made in Boulder, CO. The chrome one I own has a replacment sheath made of canvas. Original Price 2,460,591 Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife 29.99 This Timber Rattler Outlaw bowie knife is one powerful full-tang beast that every manly man needs. 91/4"LONG BLADE,TOTAL KNIFE LENGTH IS 14 1/2", BLADE WIDTH IS 2" & WEIGHS 1# 14 OZ IN SHETH. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. When Coleman bought Western in 1984, they continued the practice, up through M. When Camillus bought Western from Coleman in 1991, they dropped the practice. i have had a western bowie for 30 years. Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . Yes! One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . I don't consider it to be bad. Original Price 4,733,728 Original Price $289.00 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. This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:48 am, Post You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. i still have mine its a hellava knife!! We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! Bottom line if you want a western Bowie that was actully used in Vietnam you need good provinence on the knife. 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. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. It is stamped "WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. Original Price $169.99 If there is a letter on the blade under the Western name it is post 1977. I was surprised by the thinness of the spine. Original Price $297.22 Its something for me to shoot for. It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. They sharpen up like a razor and I need to make heavy duty sheaths for them. This is a great bowie knife that you can get for under $30. By: Westmark Knives Date Added: 02/22/2018 $175.00 Buy Now. 4,617,980, 6,157,389 At least as far as I've been able to determine. Western Bowie 1984. (70% off), Sale Price 2,684,911 Thanks zzyzzogeton! (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 It could have been a special order as there were Western Bowies ordered by 5th Special Forces with blade inscriptions. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:43 am, Post 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. 2,603,550, 4,733,728 I carry it with me on all my excursions. The ONLY differences between versions #2, #3 and #4 are in stamp location(s). 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. Original Price 4,881,657 Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. 3,338,731, 4,173,456 Absolutely! Handle variations are cocobolo, stag & bakelite. Original Price 2,758,374 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. 1,056,736, 1,243,264 Vietnam | English (US) | (VND), 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. Nearly a foot and a half long. This is the Western Bowie USA knife and the scarce Vietnam era 2nd variation, this tang stamp was produced circa 1966-1968. Original Price $91.34 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. 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. (20% off), Sale Price $36.50 Average depth of cut with the same swing was almost a half inch. However one cant say that such detailed information ever did exist on paper. Back in the early, and late 70's, all the guys I approached for any type of knife, especially SOG knives, said they left them in Vietnam. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! I own one like this and I believe its version 1, there is a second stainless steel version that came out shortly after guard marked STAINLESS STEEL over BOWIE just like you said but I believe that to be version 2, let me know your thoughts. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Would be great for batoning as it had a very heavy blade of about 6 inches long. Never sharpened, carried, or cleaned. The 4th variant also has larger pins. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:04 am, Post If you are not familiar with that wood, it is in the same class as white oak. $110. They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . (39% off), Sale Price 3,722,167 If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. $21.96, $31.38 And you are spot-on when you allude to "gray areas." In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. 4,173,623, 8,347,245 Camillus produced the W49 until 2006. I hope that there will be enough detail for me to identify the order of tang and guard stamp introduction on the W49s and other models as well. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post (30% off), Sale Price 2,093,350 I have a Western Bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. The 4th variant also has larger pins. This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. I believe that it provides a fairly accurate chronology of the Western W49 Bowie. United States | English (US) | $ (USD). I have never seen an original box & papers for a W49 Bowie. 1978 was "B" and so on. All About Pocket Knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives, Post This traditionally That helps narrow it down! $120.00, $200.00 Orsold or pawned to shops in Fayettenam! Hey zzyzzogeton thanks for all the info its so hard to find good info on early Bowies but I think I have a correction for you, on Western Bowie #5 Version 1 stainless steel Bowie - It should be blade marked not guard marked WESTERN BOWIE on top of STAINLESS STEEL on top of U.S.A. markings on only one side. Even though we were young and we knew every thing. Thanks GIRLYmann! They come all sorts of ways. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 Dont see this option? by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:46 am, Post Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. Western Bowie Knife (1 - 40 of 159 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers 16-Inch Old Western Bowie Knife D2 Steel Fixed Blade Wooden Handle / Leather Knife Sheath scorpionhubus (30) $135.00 $150.00 (10% off) FREE shipping Tombstone Ike / Billy Clanton Bowie knife custom-made Hand grind in Texas carbon 1985 steel antler Handle made to order 1 week (15% off), Sale Price 2,733,744 But I believe I can give you some good advice. The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. Original Price 9,359,606 Jul 5, 2013. Sale Price 1,775,148 Check out our awesome collection now. For Sale By: Sanders Knives (Sanders Knives), View all items for sale by Sanders Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $8.50. Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites, Park's Inn, and Americas Best Value Inn Bowie are some of the most popular hotels for travelers looking to stay near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. Original Price $200.00 Original Price $31.38 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. The stamping is only on the Brass guard and there are no letters denoting age. (25% off), Sale Price 2,603,550 Learn more. And, especially thanks for posting it here! JavaScript is disabled. 203 pages of Case and Western Cutlery history from the time they were in the east through the move west to Boulder Colorado and after. 3.2 3.2 . Original Price $188.24 1,775,148, 4,437,574 (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. Original Price $615.00 I hope this helps, Brad? from United States. Below are pictures of the guard: To the best of my knowledge the 4th variant would have the larger pins and would be guard marked similar to the 3rd variant. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. I have never found any reference to Western chroming their knives. This Knife is available for immediate purchase by using the Add To Cart button to the right and then by following the instructions. Charlie, how to identify a Vietnam Western Bowie Fighting Knife, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY, http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. Sale Price $120.00 In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. Good news! I'd sure like to find one and would pay good money to acquire it. (35% off), Sale Price 2,020,725 This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. 14 5/8 inches overall. JavaScript is disabled. They all had really good documentation. Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. That was interesting. $84.99, $169.99 Details J.E.B. Original Price 4,662,315 The western being thinner bites better. The ones marked W49 with large handle bolts are questionable to me. Depending on the exact age of the knives, they may be very good steel. 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. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Bowie Knife. sogmanjoe, Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. Great 'package'. There are two variations of guard marked W49's. Western Outlaw Bowie Knife by Timber Rattler It is 17 inches long and is almost 0.5 inches wide. The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. The sheath for this knife is also unique in my opinion. . 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. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Handle has the brass pins and rosewood handle. joe. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. You never want to tell a Ranger he can't make a knife. don't carry it much, but wouldn't trade it for anything except maybe a new truck. But you know that. but it has never failed me. here's a pic of the western along side an old trailmaster and recon. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife Check Price. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Is it uncommon to come across a Bowie with that "been there and done that" look? The way you set up your knife photos is inspiring. The seller might still be able to personalize your item.
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