As far as a real chopper goes, my W49 out performed my Spyderco/Hossum Forester in side by side testing. This knife has a stock number of S-649. Value for money . i have had a western bowie for 30 years. 2,135,468, 7,118,227 Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread, Re: The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread. Here is the best that I can find as far as their tang stamping is concerned That's about all I know. Its story begins in the 1820's when James Bowie was able to defend himself by using a large knife at the Sandbar Fight in Louisiana. Original Price 4,881,657 There is a version of the Western Bowie that appears in the 1968 catalog. 1978 was "B" and so on. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. $80-$140 yablanowitz Platinum Member Joined Apr 14, 2006 Messages 9,333 Jun 13, 2009 #3 Depending on the exact age of the knives, they may be very good steel. The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. 14 5/8 inches overall. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. $134.97, $149.97 It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). Probably one of the most memorable movie quotes of all time came about when Crocodile Dundee scoffed at a mugger's switchblade saying, "That's not a knife." "Western" and "Coleman" are both brand names; which is it? RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! An old and proven friend. Report an Issue | For International Buyers, Please Email before purchasing to determine the actuall shipping cost. (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. Learn more. 3,338,731, 4,173,456 See the weather for Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, IT with the help of our live and local weather cameras. Mine is a coleman with a k stamp on it. $2295 SIGNED WW11 FIGHTING KNIFE. NOTE: This is NOT AN AUCTION. It could have been a special order as there were Western Bowies ordered by 5th Special Forces with blade inscriptions. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Original Price 1,995,074 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:40 pm, Post Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! My knife has an abbreviated guard that was done by a previous owner and is currently semi-Bagwellized. I have never found any reference to Western chroming their knives. I've got several W49 bowies, the oldest dating to around the mid 60s. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. 2,370,466, 4,740,933 $89.17, $297.22 Original Price 3,448,276 2,093,350, 4,186,946 This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. If you are not familiar with that wood, it is in the same class as white oak. (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Buy now. $84.99, $169.99 I've mentioned my love for my old w49 several times here. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Great 'package'. Thanks zzyzzogeton! In the 19th century, one of the most popular fixed-blade knives, the Bowie, appeared. Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. You must log in or register to reply here. Is that a bad thing that it is not a Western Knife but a Coleman instead? 2,684,911, 4,881,657 Craftsmanship . Original Price 6,157,389 I knew your research was fairly extensive and that you had more info than I could ever find in a short timethat's why I linked to your thread from KF. 2,955,665, 9,852,217 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post The guard wasn't fitted well. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife is the best of the best when it comes to getting a great bowie knife on a budget. Western Outlaw Bowie Knife by Timber Rattler It is 17 inches long and is almost 0.5 inches wide. Average depth of cut with a full swing was about a quarter inch. Depending on the exact age of the knives, they may be very good steel. Western didn't seem to keep real accurate records. Dont see this option? How easy or difficult is it to come across a Western Bowie that actually looks like it may have seen use during the Vietnam War. Check out the latest price. Well used and somewhat pitted since I got them used. Absolutely! Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife Check Price. I have a long list of knives I kick myself for not buying. 1,637,685, 2,339,655 (50% off), Sale Price 1,666,256 In that year, the company was sold to Coleman, becoming Coleman-Western. It is guard marked:WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. I still havent actually put my hands on one of the W49s with the chrome plating. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. The "J" on you knife is a date code. I am glad that I resisted the SOF mods back in the 80's. i still have mine its a hellava knife!! He designed it as a hunting knife and gave it to James for protection after his brother had been shot in a fight. It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. For further info Google: "Bill Bagwell" or "Bagwell Bowie" Re: SOF magazine article c.1987 April issue, MySpace !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 Original Price 6,978,325 This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage: $260.00. Choose the options youd like for the order. This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. If this is the knife I am thinking of (stacked leather handle with a traditional clip style blade) a friend had one when I was younger and as I recall the knife was darn near impossible to get an edge on. You could buy it for its charming looks alone, but it performs nearly as well. This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. I cleaned them up and blued one of them for a more uniform patina. 1,183,432, 2,958,284 Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not. It was also the last year they were made in Boulder, CO. Copyright 2004-2023 allaboutpocketknives.com. 3,047,783, 4,063,793 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:46 am, Post Stuart Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Robert E. Lee Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Battle of Gettysburg Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Stonewall Jackson Bowie Knife $99.95 Details P.G.T. Because it still seems like an amazing knife. I believe that it provides a fairly accurate chronology of the Western W49 Bowie. First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. But without more evidence to support them the above examples are my recommendation at this time. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Check out completed auctions on the 'Bay for an idea of value. Original Price 4,740,933 The 4th variant also has larger pins. Looking for a real knife? Description. There are things in the old Book which I may not be able to explain, but I fully accept it as the infallible word of God, and receive its teachings as inspired by the Holy Spirit.. i don't need to use it too much. (45% off), Sale Price 2,438,424 (45% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! I Ship Worldwide. This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. I have always thought that the Western Bowie with the bigger handle bolts, thick handle, W49 guard marks and ringed sheath was post Vietnam but then came across this on ebay. Measures 15-1/4" overall with a 10" blade. (45% off), Sale Price 1,637,685 W49, W47, W45 and the W43. I did some chopping today, on a piece of maple that fell down in a storm a month ago. 3,722,167, 4,962,808 (10% off), Sale Price 4,617,980 I have two other knives my cousin gave me in 1969 when he returned from Vietnam. Original Price 4,844,560 http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. #1 of 4 hotels in Bowie Location 4.3 Cleanliness 4.1 Service 4.0 Value 3.8 Located in Bowie,TX, the Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Camillus produced the W49 until 2006. I cut the hilt down took some belly off the blade, had a sheath made and for a total investment of $40.00 got a knife that has served me well. 1,025,862, 1,206,897 (45% off), Sale Price $21.96 Original Price 3,571,429 Who has the knowledge for this situation? This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Inspect in Game. Orsold or pawned to shops in Fayettenam! Original Price 6,157,389 A naive question, most probably - but, was this chroming ever done in-country? And, especially thanks for posting it here! The western being thinner bites better. Thanks! For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums, http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/872513/tp/0/all/1/, http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3218/2432943915_de56f97a16_b.jpg, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/941103-Western-W49-Bowie, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1072453-Western-Bowie-any-info-appreciated. I hope that there will be enough detail for me to identify the order of tang and guard stamp introduction on the W49s and other models as well. (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547