The one in the picture with the chrome plated blade came from a vet and I have the documentation and a photo of him wearing the knife in Vietnam. Check out the weather around the world with our featured, global weather cams Camillus discontinued the use of date codes. Original Price 4,437,574 Report an Issue | Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. See the weather for Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, IT with the help of our live and local weather cameras. WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. (30% off), Sale Price 2,093,350 There are things in the old Book which I may not be able to explain, but I fully accept it as the infallible word of God, and receive its teachings as inspired by the Holy Spirit.. This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. 2,438,424, 4,876,847 The other three were heavly pitted from the jungle. Good news! Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. Early productions blades were made of carbon steel, later productions are constructed of a high polished stainless. Buy It Now. 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. It started my knife addiction. Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites, Park's Inn, and Americas Best Value Inn Bowie are some of the most popular hotels for travelers looking to stay near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. Measures 15 inches long. Original Price $289.00 Original Price 4,289,941 It should show jungle use. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. Made in the USA!!! Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. The appearance of items in the individual listings may vary slightly from the one above. The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife is the best of the best when it comes to getting a great bowie knife on a budget. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). He designed it as a hunting knife and gave it to James for protection after his brother had been shot in a fight. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:46 am, Post Thanks! The blade's spine is five . Captcha failed to load. Great! Engraved on brass guard CON EVANS and on the other side of guard CHICO. All photos were 10 chops. I have owned alot of these knives and in fact the picture is of my knife. By The ONLY differences between versions #2, #3 and #4 are in stamp location(s). Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. 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. "Western" and "Coleman" are both brand names; which is it? Original Price 6,978,325 4,256,897, 6,978,325 But I feel like your chart is about as accurate a depiction as one is likely to find. 2023 Created by Jan Carter. The only sure way to get one that was in Vietnam is from a vet that can document the knife. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. (50% off), Sale Price 1,666,256 The way you set up your knife photos is inspiring. The letters used start with "A" for 1977 and go on to "0" for 1991 when Camillus bought the rights to Western at auction. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. Stuart Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Robert E. Lee Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Battle of Gettysburg Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Stonewall Jackson Bowie Knife $99.95 Details P.G.T. Thanks for all the information! You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. There are two variations of guard marked W49's. I regret not getting one when they were still being made. I've got several W49 bowies, the oldest dating to around the mid 60s. 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. They come all sorts of ways. JavaScript is disabled. 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. Thanks zzyzzogeton! 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. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 Original Price $200.00 1,637,685, 2,339,655 According to Westerns 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code . Many a GI bought a Western model at the Base Exchange to use in Vietnam. 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. Original Price 2,958,284 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, https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/new-members-please-read-this-what-is-my-knife-worth.904093/. Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. (70% off), Sale Price $134.97 IMHO many more variations on these knives also fall into the proper Vietnam time period. This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. Although it was mainly used and marketed as a hunting knife, its origins were that of a weapon. Captcha failed to load. (15% off), Sale Price 2,733,744 Charlie, Teslleta: Here it is. Bowie Knife. 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. (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Email with Questionsor Offers: sandersknives@gmail.com. It didn't have much heft. Bowie Knives - Knife Depot Looking for a real knife? Here is the best that I can find as far as their tang stamping is concerned That's about all I know. They all had really good documentation. Let me know. I've mentioned my love for my old w49 several times here. 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. (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 Learn more. Wild West Bowie Knives. This knife has a stock number of S-649. #7. The letters A through O can be seen on their knives depending upon the year of manufacture during the years '77 to '91. Average depth of cut with a full swing was about a quarter inch. The sheath for this knife is also unique in my opinion. (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. 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. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). Anyone have experience with them? IMHO its hard to link gear made after 1972 to being In Country without being attached to some strong provenance. There is a version of the Western Bowie that appears in the 1968 catalog. The W49 is the 9 1/2" "V44" type with the immense S-curve guard and laminated rosewood slab handles. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Original Price 4,844,560 It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. I guess I have been lucky over the past 35 years of collecting. No, I never wrote it up. IMHO there are two problems here. Western Bowie 1984. Original Price 6,157,389 Thanks for your efforts! See all reviews . Tweet Is that a bad thing that it is not a Western Knife but a Coleman instead? i still have mine its a hellava knife!! Value for money . It has been custom painted with knotwork. Original Price 2,216,502 1,722,414, 2,460,591 Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! 1,218,966, 2,216,502 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. First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. I believe that it provides a fairly accurate chronology of the Western W49 Bowie. 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. For further info Google: "Bill Bagwell" or "Bagwell Bowie" Re: SOF magazine article c.1987 April issue, MySpace !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); (45% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. Stainless steel does not peel off as you know. This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it seemed like the right place to add this. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. JavaScript is disabled. I had put together this table that I'm going to post but not sure how it'll show up. Bottom line if you want a western Bowie that was actully used in Vietnam you need good provinence on the knife. (45% off), Sale Price 2,438,424 Original Price $31.38 Tep. Original Price 1,995,074 Choose the options youd like for the order. (10% off), Sale Price 4,617,980 You'll feel like an O Timber Rattler Whispering Winds Bowie Knife 19.98 Timber Rattler captures the beauty of the southwest with this handsome Whispering Winds bowie knife. I have never found any reference to Western chroming their knives. 2,684,911, 4,881,657 Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. In that year, the company was sold to Coleman, becoming Coleman-Western. (25% off), Sale Price 1,218,966 Original Price $91.34 (10% off), Sale Price $22.40 This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. i have had a western bowie for 30 years. At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". It took me about thirty minutes to get halfway through the log. The knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. I hope this helps, Brad? C $128.75. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked:WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. I used the Forester first, while I was fresh. This practice was continued after Western was sold to the Coleman Co. in 1984 and goes on until 1991. here's a pic of the western along side an old trailmaster and recon. Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 There is another subset of the W49 knives what I term . Or am I missing something? (20% off), Sale Price $66.55 In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. Below are pictures of the guard: To the best of my knowledge the 4th variant would have the larger pins and would be guard marked similar to the 3rd variant. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. Although it is not as pleasing to the eye as the wooden handled Western, it does have many of the same features as the V-44 pattern of old. (45% off), Sale Price 1,056,736 I would stay away from those not marked "BOWIE" on the blade or cross guard. This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. Dont see this option? 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. The real surprise to me was the Case Bowie chopping all the way through in fifteen minutes. Original Price $400.00 I own one which is believed to be the 3rd variant of the Western W49 Bowie knife. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:40 pm, Post There were variations of this pattern that were incorporated into air crew survival kits. AAPK Tips and Tricks -- An Illustrated FAQ Forum on Steriods, Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days, Canal Street Cutlery Collector's Forum, Cattaraugus Cutlery Collector's Forum, Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum, Robeson Cutlery Company Collector's Forum, Schatt & Morgan Knife Collector's Forum, Knife Related Creation, Modification, And Restoration Forums. That is really the one question I have about the knife. Thanks to Tom Williams who had it in with some old Western documents. I have spent many hours cruising around here. Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. Ridge Runner Whitetail Ridge Bowie Knife $26.99 $9.98! Original Price 4,173,456 NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! An old and proven friend. Charlie, how to identify a Vietnam Western Bowie Fighting Knife, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY, http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. You must be logged in to contact sellers. Its generally excepted that the first two variations on this knife where blade marked (see pics below). The ones marked W49 with large handle bolts are questionable to me. sogmanjoe, Yes! They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . 3,386,453, 6,157,389 If you want a big bowie with similar features and you don't want to pay a premium for what has become a collector's item, consider the Ontario made Marine Rader Bowie. Original Price 2,460,591 1978 was "B" and so on. The western being thinner bites better. I own one like this and I believe its version 1, there is a second stainless steel version that came out shortly after guard marked STAINLESS STEEL over BOWIE just like you said but I believe that to be version 2, let me know your thoughts. A top-end bowie knife that's been around since World War II, the Ka-Bar U.S. Marine Corps Bowie Knife is durable and versatile. (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 1 month ago on ebay.com. Just when you think you have them figured out one turns up that does not fit the mold. Originally designed by Col. James Bowie, a Bowie knife describes any large sheath knife. At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. The W49 is the most common found today. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. I was looking at my W49 last night and there is not a tang stamp.