Civil War J.D. Chevalier California Bowie knife and sheath.
Sale 964 - The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
Nov 12, 2021
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$700 -
900
Price Realized
$2,500
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Lot Description
Civil War J.D. Chevalier California Bowie knife and sheath.
7 in. blade stamped “Chevalier’s California Knife / J.D. Chevalier / New-York” (exhibits wear consistent with heavy use). The wooden handle is a period replacement. The pasteboard sheath still retains the original brass throat but is missing the brass tip.
The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
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