Item Description
Original 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 Bridgeport Gun Implement Co. for a time. The company sold tools in sets that ranged from basic to very complete; sets included gun-cleaning implements and loading tools. Most of the company's tools are marked with the company name and a tool number like this one as being Number 521.
The bowie is in wonderful condition with signs of faithful use present. The 9 ¼” clip point blade is in solid shape but does have areas of staining, light oxidation and minor pitting. The blade ricasso is marked with the company name B.G.I. CO / BRIDGEPORT CONN and as per the company standard, it is marked with tool number 521 on the bottom of the ricasso
The leather sheath appears to be original to the knife and is in solid condition. Unfortunately, though in wonderful condition it is missing the belt loop. The stitching is still tight and there is no extensive damage present.
A lovely example ready for further research and display.
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