This is a late 1950's Model 68 stag handle hunting knife from F. A. Bower IMP Co., Solingen, Germany.

This is after the sympathetic restoration.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Knife: Circa 1958 Bowie
Type: Hunting Bowie
Brand: F.A. Bower IMP. Co.
Model: 68
Country of Origin: Solingen, Germany
Blade Style: Clip point bowie with Swedge
Blade Type: Carbon Steel; Hollow grind; Mirror polished (as original)
Blade Length: 8"
Handle Length: 5"; Stag Handle Scales w/Escutcheon, Nickle silver cross guard & pommel bolsters
Tang: Full tang
Overall length: 13"

MARKINGS:
Obverse Markings: "F.A. Bower IMP. Co." over "SOLINGEN" over "Made in Germany" on ricasso
Reverse Markings: "BOWIE" etched on blade, "68" stamped on ricasso
Guard / Pommel / Escutcheon: None

Sheath: Yes; Original
Material: Leather; stamped "Made In Germany"

FIT & FINISH: Excellent
Tight seamless fit between blade, cross guard, butt caps and scales. No cracks or chips in handle materials. Sympathetic restoration applied March, 2020 consisting of thorough cleaning, rust & light surface scratch removal; blade polishing and sharpened to original specs (hollow grind at 20 degrees).

SOLD: SEPTEMBER, 2021 - $130.00 USD