This period Bowie knife only has visible carvings "XXIII" on the top surface of the guard and does not have any visible maker markings. It has a solid brass handle. The overall length is approximately 16 3/4 inches, with the iron blade measuring 11 5/8 inches long, 1 5/8 inches wide at the base of the blade, with a 7/16 inch thick spine.

Good, with darkened patina and scattered mild pitting on the iron showing some chips on the edge of the blade, and golden aged patina on the brass handle with some scattered pin-sized holes.