Bill Bagwell? Death in The Swamp....

[JohnJRambo1984]

Hey guys. I was doing some research on this knife. The sheath says Bagwell, it has a off center B on the ricasso. Did Bill use scrimshaw art on his bone handled knives? I was wondering if any of you might know if it's legit, maybe an early Bagwell? Or if it's a possible fake...
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Nick-

 

[Jackel]

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[tltt]

It's correct, that stamp is seen on his mid 60's stuff I've seen, style fits too. Can't say if the scrimshaw in correct. Here's an early Bowie marked similar -

https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...toches--la-1965-a-rarity.cfm?gun_id=101209610 .

 

[Jackel]

It's correct, that stamp is seen on his mid 60's stuff I've seen, style fits too. Can't say if the scrimshaw in correct. Here's an early Bowie marked similar -

https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...toches--la-1965-a-rarity.cfm?gun_id=101209610

 

[Jackel]

The simple answer is it’s hard to tell. Not a simple yes or no. I own two original B stamp knives that were both authenticated Bagwells that have different B stamps. One that I showed to Bill the last time I met with him at his house he said was legit. Bill did tell me that some of his earliest work was faked and another one that I showed to him on eBay a number of years back had the same stamp on the sheath and a B but he denied making it.

 

[JohnJRambo1984]

I really appreciate the responses and help. Narrows things down a bit. Thanks guys!

 

[Jackel]

I really appreciate the responses and help. Narrows things down a bit. Thanks guys!

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