Large Civil War Large Bowie Knife 18½” CS 1st VIRGINIA VOL’s. This Large Bowie knife is famous during the The Alamo, 1845 Mexican American War, and Great Civil War. This is the real deal with a heated lead base painted name 1st VIRGINIA VOL’s. The patina is nothing close to those that try to copy or imitate an authentic almost 200 year old thick patina like this Bowie knife. Even 1st VIRGINIA VOL’s is exactly as it should be when melted and painted to this large blade. This Bowie knife was designed in Texas and shipped throughout the South for many years starting back during the Alamo to the Great Civil War. There is no damage other than being used and nicely well balanced with a beautiful long blade. This Bowie knife has a good build up of untouched patina as shown in my high resolution photos. This is a Bowie knife Civil War enthusiast would envy having in their showcase. If I was buying historical Civil War Bowie knives years ago; I would not have blinked an eye to pay upwards of $3,000 USD. But again, I need a new home for half of my collection. My business requires my attention, and I could not stop collecting while traveling throughout the United States and the world. You will receive this exact Confederate Civil War Large Bowie Knife shown in my photos securely packaged and shipped immediately 1 business day after payment is received. Shipping throughout the United States via UPS is free. My photos speak for the condition of this rare CS Bowie knife. This is the real deal, not a replica … If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.