Revolutionary War Longknife

Revolutionary War Longknife

Superb back-country Revolutionary War forged longknife with wood grip set in pewter carried by Ensign John Bush, Augusta County Militia in Captain Nalle’s Company at the Battle of Point Pleasant, October 10, 1774 under Colonel (General) Andrew Lewis.

Blade 101/2” – 15” Overall

Provenance: John Bush Descendant, Bath Co. VA;
Foster Burns, Churchville, VA;
Gordon Barlow Swoope, VA (1977)