A Rare Western Knives W49: Restoration Wanted

[LOMBO]

Hello folks,

I was hoping someone here might be able to identify this one. I've only ever been able to find one other like it on the internet. Not sure if it was a special run or not...

Shes pretty beat up but I'd like to get her restored to her former glory.

Pics attached here....

https://imgur.com/a/NVAZchm

Link to the only other one Ive ever seen https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/western-w49-large-cast-brass-guard-3834803676

Any info would be appreciated.

 

[Bill Siegle]

I’ve never seen that variation myself but it does look reminiscent of the original Collin’s Bowie with that style guard. Pretty cool find!

 

[Arathol]

I believe these were a variant made when Camillus owned the brand, late 1990s - early 2000s.

 

[LOMBO]

I’ve never seen that variation myself but it does look reminiscent of the original Collin’s Bowie with that style guard. Pretty cool find!

I appreciate the knowledge!

 

[LOMBO]

I believe these were a variant made when Camillus owned the brand, late 1990s - early 2000s.

Strange that there are so few? I've searched all over and cant find any other examples but the one that I linked.

Now I just have to inquire about someone on this forum that has a reconditioning service.

 

[killgar]

Well, maybe more than a few.

 

[LOMBO]

Well, maybe more than a few.


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Holy smokes! Awesome. Clearly you're more efficient at "internetting" then me haha. Thanks

 

[LOMBO]

Well, maybe more than a few.


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Any recommendations on who can restore this blade? It honestly doesn't seem like it would take much from my uneducated guess. Just some surface imperfections.

 

[Blues]

Moved to the area where craftsmen who are willing to take on the project can contact you through this thread.