It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). I also believe that the guard marked "W49's" would have been made during the 1970's but prior to 1977 when the alphabetical date code started. But I believe I can give you some good advice. Original Price 2,339,655 (39% off), Sale Price 3,722,167 Yes! The knife had been made by his brother, Rezin, a year prior. The 4th variant also has larger pins. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. Original Price 4,844,560 Vintage 14 1/2" Western W49 Bowie Knife with Sheath. 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. Western didn't seem to keep real accurate records. When I see a Vietnam used knife for sale that is in mint condition I usually pass. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post 4,617,980, 6,157,389 (45% off), Sale Price 3,047,783 Original Price $164.99 Welcome and have a great stay lots to see and read around here. Eventually purchased by Camillus in 1991, Western continued until Camillus expired in 2007. Original Price 2,610,345 Or am I missing something? Fill out the requested information. (50% off), $400.00 Check out the weather around the world with our featured, global weather cams To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. $21.96, $31.38 Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. Original Price $185.00 While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. It's the 30s to 76 that is sometimes enigmatic. Now I cleaned it up and sharpened it and it is my home office tactical letter opener. Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. An "I" version would be from 1985, the year after Coleman took over. An old and proven friend. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. This knife has a stock number of S-649. 1978 was "B" and so on. http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Timber Rattler Knives - Direct Knife Sales Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, IT | Live Local and Global Probably one of the most memorable movie quotes of all time came about when Crocodile Dundee scoffed at a mugger's switchblade saying, "That's not a knife." 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. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:43 am, Post 2,422,280, 4,844,560 Description. here's a pic of the western along side an old trailmaster and recon. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. And, especially thanks for posting it here! Inspect in Game. Also has medal with his name and paper documents dated 69-70. hi sactroop the info you sent to me, is just what i was look for and the photos are a great help to me aswell.thanks for your help. For Sale By: Sanders Knives (Sanders Knives), View all items for sale by Sanders Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $8.50. Obviously, 1977 on is easy. Skinning/Hunting/Camping knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife c.1911-1950. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). I was so ticked at the time I never tried chopping with it again. Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. Wow Colonel, that is very special. $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!!! western w49 bowie knife for sale | eBay I took it, the aforementioned W49 and a Case Alamo Bowie out in the yard and started chopping on a old log of locust wood I'd had laying around for a couple of years. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. 2,068,966, 6,896,552 (45% off), Sale Price $21.96 The stamping is only on the Brass guard and there are no letters denoting age. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. 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Well used and somewhat pitted since I got them used. The side by side testing I mentioned was chopping through a five inch thick seasoned locust log. It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). I'm curious to know what year Western first manufactured the W49? According to Westerns 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. thank joe, Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. There is another subset of the W49 knives what I term . Original Price 8,347,245 The western being thinner bites better. c.1977 Western Bowie W49 | Bowie, Bowie knife, Knives and swords A naive question, most probably - but, was this chroming ever done in-country? 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. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post Its generally excepted that the first two variations on this knife where blade marked (see pics below). ** I "BUY" KNIVES ** - Any Size Collection!!! Looking for a real knife? NOTE: This is NOT AN AUCTION. Bowie Knife. This information will be very helpful in my search. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. For International Buyers, Please Email before purchasing to determine the actuall shipping cost. Western W49 Bowie - worth anything? | BladeForums.com But you know that. Original Price 3,571,429 It didn't have much heft. Absolutely! 1 month ago on ebay.com. My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. I have spent many hours cruising around here. Western W49 Bowie Knife - Etsy If your really lucky you might come across a presentation piece but that is still not a guarentee that it was in Vietnam. Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. I'd sure like to find one and would pay good money to acquire it. You are using an out of date browser. Many a GI bought a Western model at the Base Exchange to use in Vietnam. I regret not getting one when they were still being made. Average depth of cut with the same swing was almost a half inch. $110. Bowie Knives For Sale - Collectible Knives | American Mint It's all kind of murky and just passed on like we are doing here. Antique and Vintage Fixed Blade Knives | Collectors Weekly Terms of Service. Original Price 9,852,217 It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code . 2,020,725, 3,367,876 Sale Price $120.00 Shipping Discounts Available for Multiple Items Purchased from Sanders Knives: If this item is purchased with another item from Sanders Knives that has a shipping cost of $8.50 or more, standard shipping to US addresses for this item will be discounted to $1.00. The "J" on you knife is a date code. Original Price 4,063,793 Chrome is very hard and resist a lot of the normal scratching that would show on other knives. I hope that there will be enough detail for me to identify the order of tang and guard stamp introduction on the W49s and other models as well. The ones marked W49 with large handle bolts are questionable to me. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". The chrome plated ones were in really nice shape other then some chipping to the chrome and handle wear and maybe minor pitting. It was also the last year they were made in Boulder, CO. - They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the alphabet dating code for another 15 years until they were sold at auction to Camillus in 1991. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. Western Alamo Bowie Knife - True Swords how to identify a Vietnam Western Bowie Fighting Knife . (20% off), Sale Price $66.55 Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites - Tripadvisor Western Bowie Knife - Etsy You must be logged in to contact sellers. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. 1,708,876, 1,898,817 Theres still a lot to uncover about this subject. Even though we were young and we knew every thing. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. I have a Western Bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. Gil Hibben 65TH Anniversary Old West Bowie Knife And Sheath - Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle, Gold-Plated Guard $109.99 Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. This Auction is for an Authentic Western Boulder U.S.A W49 "M" Bowie Knife w/Wooden Plaque - Circa 1840.1977 was the first year that Western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter "A", to date code their knives. I have a long list of knives I kick myself for not buying. Original Price 9,359,606 by Colonel26 Wed May 02, 2018 10:54 am, Post Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. 2,684,911, 4,881,657 JavaScript is disabled. Comes with the original sheath, has two notches cutout at top, not sure why, but been there a while. They sharpen up like a razor and I need to make heavy duty sheaths for them. Western started making stainless versions of some of their knives as early as 1967. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:48 am, Post There were variations of this pattern that were incorporated into air crew survival kits. Original Price 3,448,276 joe. It is a V-44 pattern made for the US military by multiple manufacturers. #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. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! Tim-I found out a long time ago, from returning Vietnam veterans, was that they gave away their knives to buddies or indig troops before they left. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Original Price 4,881,657 Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. (10% off), Sale Price $22.40 203 pages of Case and Western Cutlery history from the time they were in the east through the move west to Boulder Colorado and after. (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 There are at least 4 more variations in knife markings and wooden handle type from then to 1977 when Western started date coding their knives on the blade. Late 1800s antique British US Western style Bowie knife marked IXL. Captcha failed to load. All photos were 10 chops. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 Mine is a coleman with a k stamp on it. 3,386,453, 6,157,389 $66.55, $121.00 We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. Sold. My knife has an abbreviated guard that was done by a previous owner and is currently semi-Bagwellized. Thick edges annoy me. Stainless steel does not peel off as you know. How good is a Western Bowie? | Bushcraft USA Forums Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. So their history is rather murky, to say the least. For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums, http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/872513/tp/0/all/1/, http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3218/2432943915_de56f97a16_b.jpg, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/941103-Western-W49-Bowie, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1072453-Western-Bowie-any-info-appreciated.
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