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Civil War Green River bowie that later belonged to a gunfighter

I found this one in AZ. It had been lost in a PD evidence room for over 100 years. It was said to have belonged to gunfighter and the elk skin rig still contains the original green river scabbard on the inside.

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Comment by Michael Squier on January 7, 2015 at 11:23: very nice knife, the blade looks to be in great shape, being locked up for 100 years didnt hurt that one.

Featured Comment by dead_left_knife_guy on January 7, 2015 at 8:51: Wow that's nice. I'd love to have a design like that as a user (with more of a single guard & of course far less valuable).

Comment by Gary Munford on November 3, 2014 at 8:41: You should see if there is a sheath maker than can reproduce that whole rig, I'd love to see rigs like this for sale for other knives.

Comment by Gary Munford on November 3, 2014 at 8:39: WOW! I could only ever dream of owning something like this.

In Memoriam Comment by John McCain on October 25, 2014 at 14:13: Creig, I am fascinated by this beautiful old knife and it's history.I have a few questions---Do you know the name of the jail or the city where the knife was found??--Also, to me, the monogram looks more like a cattle or horse brand I am no authority on reading cattle/ horse brands but there are Western resources that are--A pic might help identify the brand, which might lead you to the gunfighter. Just my thoughts on the subject.

Comment by Ken Spielvogel on October 23, 2014 at 9:30: Awesome find

Comment by Ron Cooper on October 22, 2014 at 21:48: Creig,

Could you post a better shot of the tang stamp, please?

Comment by Creig Moore on October 22, 2014 at 21:37: I just wish I could track down who this one belonged to. It has a monogram on the upper part of the scabbard but I have not been able to ID it yet. Hopefully one day.

Comment by Ron Cooper on October 22, 2014 at 21:29: That is beautiful! That leather looks to be in pretty good shape for as old as it is. I really like the shape of that knife - the handle and the blade!