Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. 91/4"LONG BLADE,TOTAL KNIFE LENGTH IS 14 1/2", BLADE WIDTH IS 2" & WEIGHS 1# 14 OZ IN SHETH. Captcha failed to load. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 All items come from a SMOKE-FREE environment! (20% off), Sale Price $66.55 That was interesting. Let me know. Is it uncommon to come across a Bowie with that "been there and done that" look? $148.00, $185.00 Items are guaranteed to be AS DESCRIBED - if there is any problem with your purchase, please contact me - I value your business and want you to be a satisfied customer! I didn't really like it so I gave it to my brother. But I feel like your chart is about as accurate a depiction as one is likely to find. 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. $135.00, $150.00 1,896,552, 3,448,276 Back in the early, and late 70's, all the guys I approached for any type of knife, especially SOG knives, said they left them in Vietnam. If your really lucky you might come across a presentation piece but that is still not a guarentee that it was in Vietnam. A couple years ago I bought a Coleman era W49. A classic made in the USA bowie that vanished once camillus went bust. The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. If you don't have an account, create one here. At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! Inspect in Game. In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. The facts are that the last two years of the war The U.S. was not sending in much of anything into the country as far as manpower and equipment. Obviously, 1977 on is easy. I knew your research was fairly extensive and that you had more info than I could ever find in a short timethat's why I linked to your thread from KF. 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. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. It's all kind of murky and just passed on like we are doing here. I know a thin edge can chop without damage if used properly, but I cant guarantee I my form will always be perfect when using a "chopper". 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. IMHO its hard to link gear made after 1972 to being In Country without being attached to some strong provenance. (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 After pulling out his Bowie knife, Mick exclaimed, "THAT'S a knife!" (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547 Original Price 1,243,264 Vintage Western U.S.A W49 Bowie Knife Pre-Owned C $337.45 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer from United States Sponsored Extremely rare, Western Cutlery, model W49 Bowie fighting knife C $607.40 or Best Offer from United States Sponsored Vintage Large Western Bowie Knife W49 F Pre-Owned C $337.44 Buy It Now +C $27.52 shipping estimate Some made in Australia had cast aluminum handles. Tep. Thanks for the replies, I picked up one. Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. $66.55, $121.00 Measures 15-1/4" overall with a 10" blade. (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 Please. 1,666,256, 3,029,557 Western didn't seem to keep real accurate records. Sold. Rare WW11 large Bowie knife made by Jack Soler from Allentown PA was a U.S. Navy Seabee during World War 11. Ive got WW2 and earlier knives that left the factory chrome plated and most of them look as new or close to it. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked:WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. Original Price 6,157,389 Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. . Wow Colonel, that is very special. The 4th variant also has larger pins. (70% off), Sale Price 2,500,000 Report an Issue | JavaScript is disabled. Check out the latest price. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. JavaScript is disabled. 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. When Coleman bought Western in 1984, they continued the practice, up through M. When Camillus bought Western from Coleman in 1991, they dropped the practice. Great! Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. It has alot of documentation and looks good. I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife 29.99 This Timber Rattler Outlaw bowie knife is one powerful full-tang beast that every manly man needs. In addition, their handsome appearance makes them favorites for collectors. My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. The online community of knife collectors, A Knife Family Forged in Steel, 1977 was the first year that Western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter "A", to date code their knives. The one that I have with a couple of bends in the blade came from me chopping a couple branches off from a dead piece of tree many years ago. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. That is really the one question I have about the knife. Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. (60% off), Sale Price 2,807,882 This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. Jim Bowie, in his brief lifetime, was as famous as any American then drawing breath. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I have spent many hours cruising around here. (25% off), Sale Price 1,435,714 com, usedvictoria.com are popular sites for selling items in Canada. Bowie Knife. So their history is rather murky, to say the least. The knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. IMHO there are two problems here. You never want to tell a Ranger he can't make a knife. 1,812,130, 7,248,225 The cv recon/tm seem about twice as thick. Although it was mainly used and marketed as a hunting knife, its origins were that of a weapon. How easy or difficult is it to come across a Western Bowie that actually looks like it may have seen use during the Vietnam War. I regret not getting one when they were still being made. Below are pictures of the guard: Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement. Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Try contacting them via Messages to find out! by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:04 am, Post We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. He designed it as a hunting knife and gave it to James for protection after his brother had been shot in a fight. Details J.E.B. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). See all reviews . ** I "BUY" KNIVES ** - Any Size Collection!!! 2,135,468, 7,118,227 They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . Because it still seems like an amazing knife. Forged from tough 1075 carbon steel, the Undertaker is the largest knife on our list, with a blade length of just over 10 inches, and an overall length of 15.5 inches. This knife has a stock number of S-649. Check out the weather around the world with our featured, global weather cams . 3,722,167, 4,962,808 Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". I have attempted to research these Western knives, of late, and, to be honest with you, the the deeper I dig the more confused I get. Original Price 4,063,793 (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. The 4th variant also has larger pins. Original Price $200.00 I am aware of much of the history of the Western Bowie knife company and how the w49s were originally made for the special forces but what I cannot seem to find is wat year the model I was made. (40% off), Sale Price 2,359,467 I cut the hilt down took some belly off the blade, had a sheath made and for a total investment of $40.00 got a knife that has served me well. 1 In Stock $34.97 More Info For Sale By: GSPTOPDOG Coleman Western 954 Double Lock with box and pouch (1989) 1 In Stock $70.00 More Info For Sale By: LDF Knives Western USA S-532 "A" Wood Westlock Lockback 1977 1 In Stock $95.00 More Info For Sale By: Knives Templar Terms of Service. Original Price 4,876,847 I did some chopping today, on a piece of maple that fell down in a storm a month ago. 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Western USA W49 Wood Bowie Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath c.1984 - Wood Handles - No Cracks - Brass Guard - Very Nice Unused Condition in the Original Leather Sheath - Approx. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Wild West Bowie Knives. (45% off), Sale Price 2,955,665 Great! "Leather handled Bowie". 3,047,783, 4,063,793