De Witt County, Texas Sheriff Ray Markowsky served as the county's sheriff from 1946-1964. He was forced to resign, given politically incorrect procedures (which will be covered in the spring newsletter).
This is his RMK Model #3-7" and a very early example of a JRB, horizontal stamp, center-set brown button keeper strap, etc...
I know it ain't as old a Mitchell's fine knife..."BUT"...(Ahhh: I feel better already.)...it's damned early for a JRB. Hope ya' like it.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris