Large Mexican Bowie Knife Short Sword Eagle Head Hilt with Rattlesnake Guard

Description

This is an impressively Large example of a Mexican Bowie Knife Short Sword that dates from the late 19th to early 20th Century. It is mounted with a wonderful heavy clipped point blade that measures 17 inches in length by 2 inches at the widest. The blade has richly patined with age and remains very nice in its condition reflecting only some minor forging flaws. This outstanding Knife is mounted with a fabulous guard that features a wrap-a-round rattlesnake guard bearing ferocious fangs with slitted eyes in addition to its eagle head pommel that is intricately detailed with silver inlaid feathers. Overall measuring 22 inches in length. (please note other items shown as props are not included in this auction) TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE SCROLL DOWN.
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