At one point, it was the worlds largest private mint, and minted the coinage of many sovereign nations. Blade etched with image of davy crockett and case xx usa 1836. Franklin mint knightstone fantasy knife collection boris vallejo 12 knives total. The handle is made of polished wood and steelthe blade is also polished steel. Jim bowie franklin mint collectors knife aug 25, 2012. Up for auction is this franklin mint civil war bowie knife from the ultimate collection of bowie knives.
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The bowie knife was made famous by colonel james bowie who died with davy. Oct 18, 20 franklin mint, commemorative, jim bowie knife, l. On march 6, 1836 bowie, fighting to the end, was cut down by the attacking mexicans. A closeup of nolens display is a bowie buffs delight. Case collectible fixed blade bowie knives for sale ebay. Franklin mint collectables, search for assorted franklin mint collectors items including, franklin mint collector plates, figurines, knives, figurines and more this estimated valuation is for a collectible franklin mint pocket watch has the famous american eagle design in the centre of both the clock face and on the outside case. The jim bowie knife by the franklin mint was the first. Jim bowie and the bowie knife there are few knives on the. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Shop online for franklin mint merchandise, tshirts, clothing, apparel, posters and accessories. Franklin mint eagle daggerbowie knife currently unavailable. On the certificate of authenticity it states this is to certify that the jim bowie knife is the first authorized recreation of the original bowie knife and that the authorization was granted to the franklin mint by the owner of the knife, mr. Franklin mint legends of camelot excalibur king arthur pewter.
Knife is in great condition near mint with one small, hardly noticable blemish present near base of blade see photo. Franklin mint jim bowie large collectors knife feb 08, 2015. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Pennsylvania 19091 the jim bowie knife the very first authorized replica of the most famous blade in american history. A franklin mint issued jim bowie knife with carved walnut handle, steel pommel, cross guard and blade. Us route 30 somerdale, nj 08083 the jim bowie knife recreation by the franklin mint with certificate of authenticity note. A collector in dallas claims to own it, but what he has is a late19th century mexicanmade knife. K21 franklin mint bruce lee collectors knife, non locking knife fine condition, case scuffed, bruce in great condition up to his sad. New listing vintage dracula universal studios franklin mint collectible coffin folding knife. It is in perfect condition and has the paperwork from franklin mint about the knife included. Stuart to the blade and an image of stuart on a horse on the handle with the battle of brandy station above and below. I would guess the monetary value of my collection now has quite a few zeros in it. Case xx usa 1836 davy crockett brassbacked bowie knife with sheath large brassbacked bowie knife.
Also broad arrow mark and some further illegible marks. Franklin mint the jim bowie knife recreation wcoa welcome to cashtradersnj we are american cash traders somerdale 20 s. Case xx usa 1836 davy crockett brassbacked bowie knife with. Cool knives, knives and swords, james bowie, sonya blade, bowie knives. Bowie hunting knives are multipurpose tools that have served men and women in a variety of capacities over the years. Released by the franklin mint many years agothis is a beautifully done replica knife of the type used by jim bowie at the alamo. Buying or selling without checking iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. John wayne bowie knife shows an overall length of 15 14 and a 9 34 blade. Made of 440a steel stainless finest handle made of cocobola wood with stainless guard and aluminium pommel strong leather sheath handle 12,3 cm, blade 15,5 cm, overall 27,8 cm, blade thickness 4 mm, weight 170 g 100% made in solingen germany guaranteed. Jim bowie and the bowie knife have almost become synonymous.
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The blade, made of steel, was up to 14 inches long. I have a limited edition jim bowie commemorative knife. Case knives still remain the most treasured and sought after by users and collectors alike. Bowie knives for sale collectible knives american mint.
I have, however, held 2 copies of it, one made as an exact duplicate of the one bowie himself carried. Known for its long, curvaceous blade, which can extend up to 12 inches, the bowie knife is a favorite of such cinematic knifewielding warriors as crocodile dundee and rambo. In the early 1800s it was common place for men to carry a knife as a sidearm but it wasnt until 1830 that the famous bowie knife was made that forever carved a niche in history for jim bowie the actual making of the bowie knife was a progression of knife designs. This commemorative bowie knife issued by the franklin mint features a portrait of general james e. Unfollow franklin mint knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. He also was a selfpromoting opportunist, always seeking to improve his station in life. But id rather throw all of the names i own in the river than part with that fm folder. I know the franklin mint isnt always known for quality and that self labeled collector items often arent. Bowie knife raymond thorp book american history frontier weapons. Unfollow franklin mint bowie knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Franklin mint collectible folding knives for sale ebay. See more ideas about franklin mint, mint and matchbox cars. American knives by harold l peterson, the first history and collectors guide, covers the following and more. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
Case 21205003856 knives fixed knife leather handle hunter 323 5ss pattern 8 78. Purchased directly from franklin mint back in the 1970s. In original oak display case with presentation tag and collectors certificate. Cutlery halloffamer jim bowies legendary encounter at the sandbar, his final hours at the alamo, the association of numerous knives that bear his name with the history of texas, its link to the civil war, and its stretch across the atlantic to beginnings in the cradle of quality knifemakingsheffield, englandmade the bowie. I want to open with the fact that i know these likely arent worth anything. Case xx usa 1836 davy crockett brassbacked bowie knife. Full text of jim bowie knife franklin mint junkmail.
This piece remains in very good to excellent condition. This bowie knife was found on the battlefield of perryville, kentucky. Throughout the early and mid1820s, the entrepreneurial louisianabased bowie brothers, under the direction of james, pursued the acquisition of wealth by means fair and foul. Franklin mint jim bowie large collectors knife feb 08. This case and knife are in like new condition product description.
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