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I would like more info on this Western Bowie

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Carter Apr 17. 11 Replies 0 Likes

From my research I think this is the 3rd Variant of the Western brand Bowie, where the guard is marked WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. I was wanting to know more about…Continue

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Jan Carter replied to Mark Gibbs's discussion I would like more info on this Western Bowie

"WOW! Wayne...Great info, Thank you!"

Apr 17

Mark Gibbs replied to Mark Gibbs's discussion I would like more info on this Western Bowie

"Wayne you have been very helpful with your information on this bowie."

Apr 17

Wayne Zieschang replied to Mark Gibbs's discussion I would like more info on this Western Bowie

"Mark, I forgot to answer one of your other questions - steel type. Western's HC steel was a 1095CV formula, very similar to Kabar's current 1095CV and Camillus' 017-6C."

Apr 17

Mark Gibbs replied to Mark Gibbs's discussion I would like more info on this Western Bowie

"Thanks for the production dates Wayne."

Apr 17

Wayne Zieschang replied to Mark Gibbs's discussion I would like more info on this Western Bowie

"The OP's knife is a 3rd post-WW2 Bowie variant, but the dates of production are 1968 to 1972. Western shifted the stamps from the ricasso to the guard starting in 1968 and dropped reference to Boulder, Colo in its stamps starting with the 1973…"

Apr 16

Mark Gibbs replied to Mark Gibbs's discussion I would like more info on this Western Bowie

"Thanks for the information Jan."

Nov 12, 2017

Jan Carter replied to Mark Gibbs's discussion I would like more info on this Western Bowie

"I did check with one of our Western Bowie collectors and found the answer right here. He also sent me an email The gentleman's knife according to my research would be a 3rd variant produced between 1974 and 1977. It's a beautiful…"

Nov 11, 2017

Ellis H. Roberson commented on Mark Gibbs's album

Western Bowie

"Yes, Mark. The W-49 is quite large.. The W-47 is a much better fit as I see it...It's called the Small Bowie.. Not very many made like the W-49. I have sold several of the 49's in the past..Only have one left and I plan on keeping it..…"

Nov 6, 2017

Mark Gibbs commented on Mark Gibbs's album

Western Bowie

"I keep a lot of knifes for safe keeping but I like to use all my knifes when the situation arises. This bowie is a huge knife and I don't figure I'd would ever use it for anything except for showing my friends or getting it out to oil it…"

Nov 6, 2017

Ellis H. Roberson commented on Mark Gibbs's album

Western Bowie

"I love the old Western Cutlery knives. I had about 125 of them at one time but have about sold out...I've hoarded a W-47 and W-49 in their orig. boxes.. I figure them to be about the same quality of the older Schrades, Boker, K-Bar etc. …"

Nov 6, 2017

Mark Gibbs commented on Mark Gibbs's album

Western Bowie

"Thanks for the info Ellis. It is a W-49."

Nov 6, 2017

Ellis H. Roberson commented on Mark Gibbs's album

Western Bowie

"Mark, it looks to be either the W-47 or the W-49....They made very few of the W-47's It's in the $300 range and the W-49 (They call it the large bowie) usually is in the $125-$150 range.. It had to be made prior to 1990 because Western…"

Nov 6, 2017

Mark Gibbs replied to Mark Gibbs's discussion I would like more info on this Western Bowie

"Thanks for the info Manx."

Nov 5, 2017

Steve Scheuerman (Manx) replied to Mark Gibbs's discussion I would like more info on this Western Bowie

"Here is a chat we had a while ago. This may help with what you are looking for. Click HERE!"

Nov 5, 2017

Steve Scheuerman (Manx) replied to Mark Gibbs's discussion I would like more info on this Western Bowie

"There is a dating code on those, I believe. Is there a letter stamped into the tang anywhere?"

Nov 5, 2017

Steve Scheuerman (Manx) replied to Mark Gibbs's discussion I would like more info on this Western Bowie

"Heya Mark! Up at the *very* top of the page is a search field in the top right corner. If you type in Western Bowie, you'll come up with a ton of photos, comments and info on these knives. Just snooping now. If you jump into the Chat, I can…"

Nov 5, 2017

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How long have you collected knives?: 26 to 30 years

Favorite Kind of Knives: case, buck, gerber, camillus, ka-bar

About Me: I always loved knifes and the sharper the better.

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