Need Help Identifying WWII Era Western Bowie

[gr8fulson]

All,

Can anyone help me identify the model name (or number) & year of manufacture of a knife I've inherited. I know the owners story but he died so I can't ask him. Here's what I have:

1) purchased in 1941-42 just prior to enlisting in the Army Mountain Corps
2) handles are leather (or imitation) with red/black/gold stripes at base, top & middle of the handle
3) tang markings are:

W E S T E R N
BOULDER, COLO.

&

PAT. NO.
1,967,479

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

 

[Ordnanceguy]

Your description of the knife could also describe just about every Western fixed blade made in the last 60 years. Can you post a digital picture of the knife or email one to me? If so, I can probably tell you what model of knife you have. Specific dates of manufacture of a given knife is pretty much impossible to determine, but a range can often be given. I am happy to try to help, but you need to give more information and a picture would be best.