3,047,783, 4,063,793 This practice was continued after Western was sold to the Coleman Co. in 1984 and goes on until 1991. I think I read somewhere that when Camillus bought the name in 1991, they moved production to the Camillus factory in New York. Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. Early productions blades were made of carbon steel, later productions are constructed of a high polished stainless. "Leather handled Bowie". Even though we were young and we knew every thing. 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.. I have spent many hours cruising around here. 2,068,966, 6,896,552 $21.96, $31.38 Pics would help to identify the knife. It appears that much was lost during the periods that Western changed hands. If it is legible and anyone can fill in any blanks or dispute any of the data, I am receptive to discussion. Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. I'm curious to know what year Western first manufactured the W49? W49, W47, W45 and the W43. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post Original Price $200.00 Original Price 6,157,389 While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. 2,603,550, 4,733,728 Check out the weather around the world with our featured, global weather cams Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw is an attention grabber with its classic gray hardwood handle. (45% off), Sale Price $21.96 Depending on the exact age of the knives, they may be very good steel. 1,812,130, 7,248,225 Camillus produced the W49 until 2006. 1978 was "B" and so on. They made several matching that description, but the most common I see are the 8" G46-8 or L46-8. Looking for a real knife? Western Bowie 1984. Below are pictures of the guard: Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Original Price 3,367,876 $66.55, $121.00 You must be logged in to contact sellers. MERRY CHRISTMAS! If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Not that I advocate getting a knife for the sole purpose of making it collect dust in plain view. At least as far as I've been able to determine. 91/4"LONG BLADE,TOTAL KNIFE LENGTH IS 14 1/2", BLADE WIDTH IS 2" & WEIGHS 1# 14 OZ IN SHETH. Dont see this option? (35% off), Sale Price 2,020,725 1 month ago on ebay.com. 1,912,315, 2,249,754 The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife is the best of the best when it comes to getting a great bowie knife on a budget. In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. Original Price 4,876,847 NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! You must log in or register to reply here. It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. (10% off), Sale Price $22.40 With the above in mind at this time I would advise you to look for knives with one of the following markings: This is generally excepted as the first variation of the W49, This is the next version of blade marking the W49. Original Price $400.00 Would be great for batoning as it had a very heavy blade of about 6 inches long. The ones marked W49 with large handle bolts are questionable to me. C $128.75. http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. Sale Price 1,775,148 Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not. But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. Original Price $164.99 There is a version of the Western Bowie that appears in the 1968 catalog. That is really the one question I have about the knife. Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. (30% off), Sale Price 3,338,731 (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 Thanks for compiling this data and putting it into the chart that you've provided. Well used and somewhat pitted since I got them used. This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. Thanks for all the information! (70% off), Sale Price 2,500,000 JavaScript is disabled. I don't know how long they made this knife but by the 1978 catalog it has disappeared. (40% off), Sale Price $75.30 The way you set up your knife photos is inspiring. razor sharp and good in the hand. Original leather sheath. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. They are the older high carbon blades. I cleaned them up and blued one of them for a more uniform patina. Cut off the top guard years ago. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). By United States | English (US) | $ (USD). I am glad that I resisted the SOF mods back in the 80's. (30% off), Sale Price 1,183,432 Report an Issue | Original Price 7,248,225 Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. You can see where some of the plating is peeling with age and use. $299.99 eBay SUPER RARE KABAR HOBO PERFECT HANDLES KNIFE, FORK, SPOON 1923 TO 1037 $875.00 eBay Case XX USA 10 Dot 1970 5254 Trapper Genuine Stag Handles Unused N Mint Specks $345.00 eBay RARE VINTAGE CASE XX REDBONE SCOUT UTILITY KNIFE 6445 R 1940-64 "NICE!!! Original Price $297.22 Originally designed by Col. James Bowie, a Bowie knife describes any large sheath knife. This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. (70% off). Original Price 3,448,276 Description. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Original Price 4,881,657 Sale Price $120.00 Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it seemed like the right place to add this. Rare WW11 large Bowie knife made by Jack Soler from Allentown PA was a U.S. Navy Seabee during World War 11. The real surprise to me was the Case Bowie chopping all the way through in fifteen minutes. by Colonel26 Wed May 02, 2018 10:54 am, Post 1,025,862, 1,206,897 1,516,995, 2,758,374 Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. This information will be very helpful in my search. One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post It still could be post Vietnam presentation item but who knows. If you are not familiar with that wood, it is in the same class as white oak. The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. 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. 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. The only sure way to get one that was in Vietnam is from a vet that can document the knife. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). Measures 15-1/4" overall with a 10" blade. Made in the USA!!! IMHO there are two problems here. Original Price 4,289,941 Because it still seems like an amazing knife. (20% off), Sale Price 2,370,466 AH, I was unaware of this point. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. The straight-edge knife is fitted with a 7-inch blade and. Learn more. I regret not getting one when they were still being made. The stamping is only on the Brass guard and there are no letters denoting age. Choose the options youd like for the order. For International Buyers, Please Email before purchasing to determine the actuall shipping cost. (25% off), Sale Price 1,435,714 To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. I believe that it provides a fairly accurate chronology of the Western W49 Bowie. This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. 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. $89.17, $297.22 (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547 Many a GI bought a Western model at the Base Exchange to use in Vietnam. Thanks GIRLYmann! Western Outlaw Bowie Knife by Timber Rattler It is 17 inches long and is almost 0.5 inches wide. (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 I was looking at my W49 last night and there is not a tang stamp. Original Price $615.00 Captcha failed to load. i have one i bought late 80's i think 60 bucks otd, got it cuase a buddy had one and he loved it. That helps narrow it down! Free shipping on orders $99+. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. I used the Forester first, while I was fresh. Never sharpened, carried, or cleaned. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked:WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. The western being thinner bites better. (50% off), Sale Price 1,097,291 The W49 is the most common found today. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. Inspect in Game. $134.97, $149.97 Both have stacked leather handles, and 8" Marble's Ideal style blades. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The unique design of the blade gave it its power and its name thanks to James Bowie, a hero of the Alamo gave it its prestige. $184.50, $615.00 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. (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. The W49s did leave the factory with a high polish on them. UP FOR SALE IS A VINTAGE WESTERN W49-H LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. The knife in the box above looks dull due to the original preservative still being on the knife after 40+ years. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! So their history is rather murky, to say the least. Original Price 2,460,591 here's a pic of the western along side an old trailmaster and recon. While it may not be everyone's self-defense weapon of choice, a Bowie knife is an excellent hunting knife. Absolutely! And you are spot-on when you allude to "gray areas." (70% off), Sale Price 2,684,911 1,435,714, 2,610,345 #7. 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. 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. My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. I'm curious on the W49/ or other western knife bowies as a woods knife. 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NOTE: This is NOT AN AUCTION. Original Price 4,844,560 Its generally excepted that the first two variations on this knife where blade marked (see pics below). First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. 4,173,623, 8,347,245 If you don't have an account, create one here. Original Price 4,437,574 1978 was "B" and so on. When I see a Vietnam used knife for sale that is in mint condition I usually pass. Powered by, Badges | Here is the best that I can find as far as their tang stamping is concerned That's about all I know. Now I cleaned it up and sharpened it and it is my home office tactical letter opener. Because of our large inventory (over 10,000 knives in stock), your order will ship quickly - often the same day. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. Thanks zzyzzogeton! 14 5/8 inches overall. : Western USA W49 Wood Bowie Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath c.1984, SPRING HILL CUTLERY (eBay: bargainseller02), Western Boulder, Colo. Cracked Ice Knife & Hatch Set 1935 to 1950, VINTAGE WESTERN R16 USA M FIXED BLADE HUNTING SKINNING BOWIE SURVIVAL KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH, VINTAGE WESTERN 742 STOCKMAN JACK PEN FOLDING POCKET KNIFE KNIVES OLD ANTIQUE, VINTAGE 1983 WESTERN USA W77 G FIXED BLADE COMBAT FIGHTING DIRK DAGGER BOOT KNIFE KNIVES OLD, Vintage MINT Westmark 701 hunting knife and original leather sheath, WESTER CUTLERY CO. GERMANY 2 1/2" 2 BLADE PEARL CONGRESS LIKE NEW, Western Cutlery Germany Bone Congress Knife, WESTERN USA, W36 Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath. Western didn't seem to keep real accurate records. Charlie, http://img11.No_outside_hosting.us/g/cblziwcgkkgrhqyokpme0un.jpg/. I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! 32.9 un fullered blade has a simple IXL stamp to ricasso and 'CP' mark to surface. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post Powered by Invision Community. All items come from a SMOKE-FREE environment! (70% off), Sale Price 899,015 #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.
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