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dlr110 wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2024 8:30 pm I have a few, Ooops that first one is not mine.
The Winchester has a 9" blade and is 14" overall.
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Here's a rather unusual one, no makers mark probably homemade, or theater made

Big knife, has a notch for opening a capped bottle, custom leather sheath.
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Miller Bro's wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2024 8:11 am Here's a rather unusual one, no makers mark probably homemade, or theater made

Big knife, has a notch for opening a capped bottle, custom leather sheath.
Reminds me it's time for a beer....🍺🍺🍺🍻 or three.... :oops: .... Great knife! ::tu::
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Miller Bro's wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2024 8:11 am Here's a rather unusual one, no makers mark probably homemade, or theater made

Big knife, has a notch for opening a capped bottle, custom leather sheath.
Is it a bottle opener, or is it the makers rendition of a spanish notch?
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2024 11:37 pm Great knife!
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ken98k wrote: Thu Aug 08, 2024 3:13 am Is it a bottle opener, or is it the makers rendition of a spanish notch?
Ken, looks like a bottle opener to me, and it will open a capped bottle, I tried it ! ::nod::
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Miller Bro's wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2024 8:11 am Here's a rather unusual one, no makers mark probably homemade, or theater made

Big knife, has a notch for opening a capped bottle, custom leather sheath.
Similar to an EGW (EG Waterman).
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CarMan wrote: Thu Aug 08, 2024 5:45 am
Miller Bro's wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2024 8:11 am Here's a rather unusual one, no makers mark probably homemade, or theater made

Big knife, has a notch for opening a capped bottle, custom leather sheath.
Similar to an EGW (EG Waterman) blade.
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I pretty happy with this new Bear and Sons .... ::nod::
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::nod:: ::nod::
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:45 pm I pretty happy with this new Bear and Sons .... ::nod::
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Just found this weekend. John Newton & Co.
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:45 pm I pretty happy with this new Bear and Sons .... ::nod::
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::tu:: :D
Rockingkj wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 4:04 pm Just found this weekend. John Newton & Co.
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Rockingkj wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 4:04 pm Just found this weekend. John Newton & Co.
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Rockingkj wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 4:04 pm Just found this weekend. John Newton & Co.
Wow! That is sweet! ::nod::
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ken98k wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 8:35 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:45 pm I pretty happy with this new Bear and Sons .... ::nod::
::tu:: :D
Thanks D.L. & Ken, ::handshake::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:28 pm
Rockingkj wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 4:04 pm Just found this weekend. John Newton & Co.
Wow! That is sweet! ::nod::
Thanks.
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Rockingkj wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:32 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:28 pm
Rockingkj wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 4:04 pm Just found this weekend. John Newton & Co.
Wow! That is sweet! ::nod::
Thanks.
I'm always interested in tang stamps, it looks like a frog on your bowie, do you have any more background on this knife? Year of manufacture, etc...etc...?
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petekuhn wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:35 pm IMG_3485.JPG472332098_9111202812279643_6276277108646530026_n.jpg
Wow! That is pretty interesting! :shock: ... ::hmm:: I'll ask you too, as I'm always interested in tang stamps, do you have any more background on this knife? Year of manufacture, etc...etc...?
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Ciphered blades like this are are mostly done 1840s to 1850s The wr crown mark was still used by Wragg on this one so I think this dates to right after the Mexican war since it has old Zack in the ciphered blade. I have never seen this tang stamp on any other wragg knife
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:38 pm
Rockingkj wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:32 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:28 pm

Wow! That is sweet! ::nod::
Thanks.
I'm always interested in tang stamps, it looks like a frog on your bowie, do you have any more background on this knife? Year of manufacture, etc...etc...?
Just got home. A Quick Look At Levine’s guide shows 1861-1926. Frog mark imported to USA by H Boker & Co. Mark sold to John Watts 1916. So figure pre 1916.
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Rockingkj wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:00 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:38 pm
Rockingkj wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:32 pm

Thanks.
I'm always interested in tang stamps, it looks like a frog on your bowie, do you have any more background on this knife? Year of manufacture, etc...etc...?
Just got home. A Quick Look At Levine’s guide shows 1861-1926. Frog mark imported to USA by H Boker & Co. Mark sold to John Watts 1916. So figure pre 1916.
Thanks for the info. :shock: Wow, going on 120 years, ::hmm:: I hope I look half that good at 60! :shock: That is really a cool piece and the scales are great ::tu::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:16 am
Rockingkj wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:00 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:38 pm

I'm always interested in tang stamps, it looks like a frog on your bowie, do you have any more background on this knife? Year of manufacture, etc...etc...?
Just got home. A Quick Look At Levine’s guide shows 1861-1926. Frog mark imported to USA by H Boker & Co. Mark sold to John Watts 1916. So figure pre 1916.
Thanks for the info. :shock: Wow, going on 120 years, ::hmm:: I hope I look half that good at 60! :shock: That is really a cool piece and the scales are great ::tu::
Thanks again it’s nice to have undamaged stag for sure.
You can always get more money, good old knives are hard to find.

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