Civil War Dirk

[mountinmike]

I have acquired a very odd knife made by Harrison Brothers and Howson Sheffiled . I did find the knife offered for auction in 2010 the auction house listed it as an oyster opener ( you could not open an oyster with this knife unless the shell had hinges) The knife is a dispatch or stabbing weapon. I thought the knife was a made up piece because of the odd large quillion. The knife is original for sure and not tampered with. The quillion locks your hand very tight and prevents slipping with a bloody or wet hand. The overall knife is 7 1/4 inches hilt is 4 inch with a silver cap the blade is 4 inches makers marks are clear The blade top is convex with a flat down side spear point any stab wound would be cresent shape I would like any info you might have, The firm that made this sold many Bowie knives during our civil war

 

[marcinek]

Welcome.

And?

You trying to sell it? (You don't have the proper membership level.)

 

[not2sharp]

You are going to have to post a series of clear photos.

You may want to read this:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...FIRST!-How-to-ask-questions-that-get-answered


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