To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". While the official end of the Vietnam war is April 30 1975 The day the North Vietnamese entered the U.S. Embassy grounds. Many a GI bought a Western model at the Base Exchange to use in Vietnam. The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. $148.00, $185.00 Good news! 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. The 4th variant also has larger pins. Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. Western Bowie 1984. The second problem is defining the Vietnam time period for these knives and other equipment. A couple years ago I bought a Coleman era W49. $22.40, $28.00 Fill out the requested information. 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 knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. 1,896,552, 3,448,276 Stainless steel does not peel off as you know. See the top reviewed local furniture stores and showrooms in Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy on Houzz. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. (30% off), Sale Price 1,025,862 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. No the one I have is chrome plated. I did some chopping today, on a piece of maple that fell down in a storm a month ago. Boker 1969 Z28-Damast Liner Lock Knife Blue Aluminum (3.15" Damascus) MSRP: $594.95 Our Price: $446.21 Preorder Down Payment: $5.00 Add to Cart Vargo Knives Sobata 398 Frame Lock Knife Titanium (3" Satin Sintered Ti) Our Price: $225.00 Add to Cart Jake Hoback Perseverance Fixed Blade Knife Black G-10 (6.1" Stonewash) Our Price: $365.00 Add to Cart Jul 5, 2013. Please. 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. I used the Forester first, while I was fresh. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. I've been wanting a V44 pattern for years. Original Price 1,243,264 Its something for me to shoot for. from United States. I had a new one in the box a few years ago and let it go too cheap for 100.00 at a gun show so I could purchase something else. I have spent many hours cruising around here. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post United States | English (US) | $ (USD). Still has factory edge. The guard wasn't fitted well. Although it was mainly used and marketed as a hunting knife, its origins were that of a weapon. This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. The chrome plated ones were in really nice shape other then some chipping to the chrome and handle wear and maybe minor pitting. An old and proven friend. Western started making stainless versions of some of their knives as early as 1967. (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 Original Price 4,205,911 Both have stacked leather handles, and 8" Marble's Ideal style blades. Western didn't seem to keep real accurate records. The exception being that instead of the word Bowie on the pile side it would say "W49." I am trying to decide between the Western, Case, Ontario, or the new Remington. (50% off), Sale Price 1,516,995 There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. In 1991 the rights to the Western brand was auctioned to the Camillus Knife Co. . (50% off), $400.00 Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. Rare WW11 large Bowie knife made by Jack Soler from Allentown PA was a U.S. Navy Seabee during World War 11. Is that a bad thing that it is not a Western Knife but a Coleman instead? There is another subset of the W49 knives what I term . I started looking into this subject a couple of years ago. 2023 Created by Jan Carter. Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. here's a pic of the western along side an old trailmaster and recon. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. I guess the extra weight of the brass piece on the spine of the blade helps. Bottom line if you want a western Bowie that was actully used in Vietnam you need good provinence on the knife. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. by Colonel26 Wed May 02, 2018 10:54 am, Post You must log in or register to reply here. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Now I see them going for very good money. Thanks for all the information! By Original Price 2,997,044 You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. At least as far as I've been able to determine. Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. 3,386,453, 6,157,389 I can hope. Vietnam | English (US) | (VND), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. 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. The one I have is chromed on the blade, crossguard and handle pins. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. But I feel like your chart is about as accurate a depiction as one is likely to find. This information will be very helpful in my search. $66.55, $121.00 Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! I was so ticked at the time I never tried chopping with it again. 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. 899,015, 2,997,044 i still have mine its a hellava knife!! I have a Western Bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". Corral have been captivating the imaginations of America's boys and girls for generations, as something about that lawless, pioneering time speaks to the heart of America's individualistic mentality. Sign up for a new account in our community. Original Price 4,186,946 Wow Colonel, that is very special. Top Rated Seller. (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 (35% off), Sale Price 2,020,725 I hope it helps? The W49 is the most common found today. JavaScript is disabled. Original Price 4,844,560 Shipping Discounts Available for Multiple Items Purchased from Sanders Knives: If this item is purchased with another item from Sanders Knives that has a shipping cost of $8.50 or more, standard shipping to US addresses for this item will be discounted to $1.00. 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. Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details If your really lucky you might come across a presentation piece but that is still not a guarentee that it was in Vietnam. I did it out of personal curiosity when I got my Forester. Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. I have two of them. Terms of Service. Bowie Knife. It's all kind of murky and just passed on like we are doing here. Its 11 and 3/8 inches full tang steel blade is sharp right out of the box and will come in handy when performing a wide variety of tasks. Inspect in Game. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Heres my question. "Western" and "Coleman" are both brand names; which is it? Skinning/Hunting/Camping knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife c.1911-1950. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. The ones brought home were kept, or given to some relative. Original Price $31.38 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:04 am, Post Charlie. Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. All photos were 10 chops. (30% off), Sale Price $123.74 While it may not be everyone's self-defense weapon of choice, a Bowie knife is an excellent hunting knife. 2,733,744, 4,205,911 It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. These two variations appear during the time period of 1964 to at least 1967. I don't consider it to be bad. Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. Report an Issue | (45% off), Sale Price 2,068,966 (15% off), Sale Price 2,733,744 1978 was "B" and so on. Western made at least two different stock numbered bowies during the Vietnam time period. 3.3 3.3 . (20% off), Sale Price 2,370,466 They all have heavy use and both have the sheaths replaced after they rotted away. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. I'm curious on the W49/ or other western knife bowies as a woods knife. Original Price 2,249,754 Also has medal with his name and paper documents dated 69-70. hi sactroop the info you sent to me, is just what i was look for and the photos are a great help to me aswell.thanks for your help. : Western USA W49 Wood Bowie Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath c.1984, SPRING HILL CUTLERY (eBay: bargainseller02), Western Boulder, Colo. Cracked Ice Knife & Hatch Set 1935 to 1950, VINTAGE WESTERN R16 USA M FIXED BLADE HUNTING SKINNING BOWIE SURVIVAL KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH, VINTAGE WESTERN 742 STOCKMAN JACK PEN FOLDING POCKET KNIFE KNIVES OLD ANTIQUE, VINTAGE 1983 WESTERN USA W77 G FIXED BLADE COMBAT FIGHTING DIRK DAGGER BOOT KNIFE KNIVES OLD, Vintage MINT Westmark 701 hunting knife and original leather sheath, WESTER CUTLERY CO. GERMANY 2 1/2" 2 BLADE PEARL CONGRESS LIKE NEW, Western Cutlery Germany Bone Congress Knife, WESTERN USA, W36 Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. 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. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. It should show jungle use. Check out our awesome collection now. They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . Because of our large inventory (over 10,000 knives in stock), your order will ship quickly - often the same day. 1 month ago on ebay.com. The ONLY differences between versions #2, #3 and #4 are in stamp location(s). I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. Check out completed auctions on the 'Bay for an idea of value. I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. 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. If the knife has the original leather sheath I expect to see some pretty hard use on that leather. Coleman Western 954 Double Lock with box and pouch (1989), Western USA S-532 "A" Wood Westlock Lockback 1977, Vintage Western Boulder Colo. USA Fishing Knife 751 Stainless 2 Blades, Folding Pocket knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife, Western USA Stainless Delrin W338 Large Stockman Knife, Western USA Stainless Delrin S-742 Large Stockman Knife, Westmark USA 703 Shaw Leibowitz Gold Etch Patrick Henry Fixed Blade Sheath Knife in Box, SCHRADE 498 49'ER "BENCH MADE COLLECTION" GOLD RUSH CARBON STEEL FIXED BLADE HUNTING KNIFE & SHEATH, Schrade Scrimshaw Sharpe Finger Model 152 SC, Smith & Wesson 1974 Design by Blackie Collins Survival Bowie Model # 6030, JIM LAYTON MAKER PORTSMOUTH OHIO FISHING HUNTING SKINNING SURVIVAL KNIFE KNIVES CLIP SHEATH, ANTIQUE VINTAGE HILL & SON 4 HAYMARKET LONDON SMALL FIXED BLADE POCKET PATCH KNIFE KNIVES SHEATH OLD, Vintage Japan G96 950 skinner knife and sheath VGUC, Vintage Schrade Uncle Henry 144-UH MINT aftermarket sheath. This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! As I've mentioned I've been offered a nice roi for my blade, but I'm not sure I would take a truck in exchange. Description. It's the 30s to 76 that is sometimes enigmatic. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife $29.99 Gil Hibben Assault Tactical Knife With Sheath $77.99 Gil Hibben Highlander Bowie Damascus with Sheath $169.99 $116.98! Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. After pulling out his Bowie knife, Mick exclaimed, "THAT'S a knife!" I was surprised by the thinness of the spine. Thanks GIRLYmann! It is stamped "WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. This knife has a stock number of S-649. Please. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. This is the Western Bowie USA knife and the scarce Vietnam era 2nd variation, this tang stamp was produced circa 1966-1968. NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! but it has never failed me. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:44 am, Post $21.96, $31.38 The western being thinner bites better. $2295 SIGNED WW11 FIGHTING KNIFE. And the sales receipt is proof of age. Covert Knife. In his books, Cole called them the V44 Types 1,2,3,4 (Collins, CaseXX, Western, Kinfolks) and the type 5, the CaseXX Fixed blade V44. 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.. The ones marked W49 with large handle bolts are questionable to me. My cousin (who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969) said he saw knives in country with chrome plating to protect them from moisture. All items come from a SMOKE-FREE environment! Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. Thanks zzyzzogeton! That is really the one question I have about the knife. 91/4"LONG BLADE,TOTAL KNIFE LENGTH IS 14 1/2", BLADE WIDTH IS 2" & WEIGHS 1# 14 OZ IN SHETH. 1,218,966, 2,216,502 Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread, Re: The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread. 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 And, especially thanks for posting it here! (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 Is it possible that the ones you think are chrome plated are STAINLESS STEEL and the ones you think are not chromed are regular "carbon steel"??? L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. (25% off), Sale Price 2,603,550 Email with Questionsor Offers: sandersknives@gmail.com. UP FOR SALE IS A VINTAGE WESTERN W49-H LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. The sheath for this knife is also unique in my opinion. 3,047,783, 4,063,793 Some made in Australia had cast aluminum handles. Heres mine with box and paper works as well as the original sales receipt from December of 68. (15% off), Sale Price $84.99 (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 No chips or cracks in handles. Yes! 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. Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. (25% off), Sale Price $77.64 The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. Original Price 1,898,817 by kootenay joe Wed May 02, 2018 4:05 pm, Return to Western Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. 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. I cleaned them up and blued one of them for a more uniform patina. My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. 1,056,736, 1,243,264 1,666,256, 3,029,557 Probably one of the most memorable movie quotes of all time came about when Crocodile Dundee scoffed at a mugger's switchblade saying, "That's not a knife." It differs from the W49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. Original Price 4,437,574 Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. 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. (70% off), Sale Price 899,015 Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. 0 CART. Choose the options youd like for the order. They are the older high carbon blades. JavaScript is disabled. This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. 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. This is a great bowie knife that you can get for under $30. C $128.75. 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. Check out our awesome collection now. Original Price $150.00 Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. I also believe that the guard marked "W49's" would have been made during the 1970's but prior to 1977 when the alphabetical date code started. by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:49 pm, Post Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. (45% off), Sale Price 2,438,424 Free shipping on orders $99+. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. (20% off), Sale Price $66.55