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US NAVY DAHLGREN BOWIE KNIFE BAYONET, Dated 1864
Guns International #: 101919429 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Collectibles - Civil War
Seller's Information
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Seller: RRGA
Member Since: 10/21/10
First Name: Doug
Last Name: Rainbow
State: New York
Zip: 13409
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 761-6214
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Number of Active Listings: 13
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check, Money Order
Description:
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Dahlgren Bowie Knife Bayonet
The Dahlgren bowie knife bayonet is a Civil War era Union US Navy bayonet designed by Admiral John Dahlgren for use with the Plymouth/Whitneyville Model M1861 Rifle, and made by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee Massachusetts. This Dahlgren Navy bowie bayonet is one of only 1800 produced between 1861-1864, and this item is marked as produced in 1864. Comes with an original scabbard.
Markings:
On ricasso:
Side 1: USN D.R 1864. “D.R” initials are of the military inspector at the Ames plant, Daniel Reynolds.
Side 2: Ames Mfg Co./Chicopee/Mass
Back of handle has DR in circle (see pic).
Specifications:
Total knife length (without scabbard): 16 3/4" (roughly)
Blade length: 12"
Overall a very nice pleasing patina on brass surfaces. Leather shows wear and tear but it is complete. Blade is in very nice condition. Point of blade slightly bent. This is just a nice untouched rare US Civil War Bowie knife. Please feel free to ask questions.
SOLD