This Is So Cool!

[SKIPH]

Hey Gang! Found this on ebay a couple of days ago. It's a Collins #254 Bowie, made for New York Span-Am Vets, item #254879346369. Price starts at $1250. This really a cool commemorative, in fantastic condition. I've never seen one before. I need to find one of these, but not at that starting price. If someone could post the ad I'd appreciate it,  Tried, couldn't do it.  SKIP

[aznation]

[SKIPH]

Thanks aznation!  It sure is a beauty, I love those early Collins leather handled blades. But the scabbard is fantastic too. SKIP

[aznation]

31 minutes ago, SKIPH said:

Thanks aznation!  It sure is a beauty, I love those early Collins leather handled blades. But the scabbard is fantastic too. SKIP

 

You're welcome Skip.  Looks as close to mint as one could be.  It is a beaut for sure.  -- Matt

[SKIPH]

The craftsmanship borders on a "turn of the century" work of art.  Very appealing to me.  Will I drop that kind of money, probably not.  But, since I am now aware that they exist, I can keep my eyes open for another that may not be as pricey.  Just wanted everyone to see a nice piece of work. SKIP

[6th.MG.BN]

Have seen and owned these but are seldom in this minty state.

 I guess they tended to show up at shows in the Northeast.

Ken

[jeb111]

Is that a commemorative piece? I know it can’t be an actual military issue item. I agree though the craftsmanship in those turn of the century Collins blades are hard to beat! I have as engineers machete with the green bone handle still with a trace of the label on the blade, stumbled across it years ago at a gunshot for cheap!

[SKIPH]

jeb111- It's a commemorative for US Spanish-American War Vets, from New York.  SKIP

[jeb111]

Thanks skiph, that’s what I thought. I can’t help but notice how similar the scabbard is too the scabbard on my Collins 1004 engineers bolo. Same build same style rolled impression.