Hello all -
Newbie here to the forum; go easy on me! Seeking your knowledge, expertise and advice on a Civil War related item. Recently, a family member of mine bought a large ~19 inch bowie knife at an auction (see pics below) and I wanted to try and increase my knowledge of it for him. I'm not too familiar with Civil War era bowie knifes myself.
Markings on the blade are:
JACOB EASER or FASER possibly
MACON MISS
CSA
1863
Now, upon some quick research, I read that there was a Jacob Faser out of Macon Mississippi during the war that made swords and such for the CSA. He was a silversmith, blacksmith, etc. That's about all I know on the man. No idea if he made bowie knifes or not.
My personal opinion is that this is a repro that someone created far more recently. I believe there's no way this could be Civil War time frame and be in such good shape metallurgically speaking.
Can you kind folks please educate me? While I believe it's highly unlikely, could this be a real Confederate Bowie knife made during or around the war time? Or is it, as I believe, a nicely made repro/fake? This can't be the real thing right? Appreciate any info and/or input - Thanks guys.
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Newbie here to the forum; go easy on me! Seeking your knowledge, expertise and advice on a Civil War related item. Recently, a family member of mine bought a large ~19 inch bowie knife at an auction (see pics below) and I wanted to try and increase my knowledge of it for him. I'm not too familiar with Civil War era bowie knifes myself.
Markings on the blade are:
JACOB EASER or FASER possibly
MACON MISS
CSA
1863
Now, upon some quick research, I read that there was a Jacob Faser out of Macon Mississippi during the war that made swords and such for the CSA. He was a silversmith, blacksmith, etc. That's about all I know on the man. No idea if he made bowie knifes or not.
My personal opinion is that this is a repro that someone created far more recently. I believe there's no way this could be Civil War time frame and be in such good shape metallurgically speaking.
Can you kind folks please educate me? While I believe it's highly unlikely, could this be a real Confederate Bowie knife made during or around the war time? Or is it, as I believe, a nicely made repro/fake? This can't be the real thing right? Appreciate any info and/or input - Thanks guys.