CIVIL WAR ERA NEEDHAM BROTHERS “AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE”

Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

CIVIL WAR ERA NEEDHAM BROTHERS “AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE”

02-24506
11″ overall, 7” spear point blade fully etched with patriotic American mottos so popular among Union soldiers early in the war. The bright etched blade has a large American eagle and “AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE” along with other patriotic mottos. Ricasso is Sheffield maker marked Needham Brothers, full tang, German silver mounted, horn slab grips.

Norm Flayderman family collection.

STATUS: NON-GUN