Are these CW Bowie Knives

[john37115]

An older gentleman that is letting me hunt his property showed me these knives and made me promise to try and find out some information on them. I tried to buy them but he didn't want to sell. They look like civil war knives to me. What do you think? Any info would be helpful.

 

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[civilman1]

The first one look's like a US Foot Artillery sword,not sure about the second one.....

 

[stryker-one]

You say knives--what is the length of these Fairbain type blades?



Stryker

 

[john37115]

You say knives--what is the length of these Fairbain type blades?



Stryker

I didn't measure them that day but a guess I would say 24 to 28" long

 

[d2]

2nd one looks like an Arkansas Toothpick. I want that one...d2

 

[john37115]

3rdof8 you solved the second ones the blade is a bit different but close enough. So it is civil war I know my friend will be glad to hear that. Thanks D2 I'll research Arkansas Toothpicks a bit.

 

[Marty-Graw]

the handle looks the same on the first sword and on the 2 links....BUT the blade on this one has only 1 groove and the ones in the links show 2 side by side.....this may not make a diference.......im definately no expert