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Springfield Armory Model 1880 Hunting Knife

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Springfield Armory Model 1880 Hunting Knife
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
U.S. Model 1880 Hunting Knife, by Springfield Armory, 8-1/2'' blade 2'' wide, 13-9/16'' overall. Brass guard marked ''U.S./Springfield''; reverse numbered 767, with 17-ring turned maple handle. In Type 4 black leather scabbard with long brass hook marked ''RIA''; front of scabbard with Watervliet markings. (The original leather loop scabbard proved to be unpopular. After a series of complaints, Watervliet and Rock Island Arsenal modified them by cutting off the belt loop and adding the heavy brass hook.) Condition is fine to near excellent. Blade shows minor carbon spotting and very light frosting, slightly more pronounced at tip. Leather scabbard with patina to brass parts and light crazing. Stitches and rivets are tight. Est.: $750-$1,000.