Original U.S. Late 19th Century Bridgeport Gun Implement Co “No 521” Bowie Knife With Leather Sheath German Military Maps It is nicely ink stamped

It is nicely ink stamped with maker and size markings of the liner (56) and the shell (68) as follows:

he served the two years at sea

for issue to the 32nd Reserve Infantry

These components are encased in an aluminum and magnesium sabot

It has a wooden "bird's head" style grip

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Bridgeport Gun Implement Co “No 521” Bowie Knife With Leather Sheath German Military Maps It is nicely ink stampedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a late 19th Century (1880 1890) No 521 Bowie Knife by Bridgeport Gun Implement Company. The Bridgeport Gun Implement Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut was founded in 1878 by Marcellus Hartley. The firm was one of the major suppliers of loading tools and accessories for sportsmen. Hartley purchased a company from Charles D. Leet in order to found his own firm; Leet was the manager of the