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U.S. Model 1887 Hospital Corps Knife with Sheath

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,000.00 USD
U.S. Model 1887 Hospital Corps Knife with Sheath
11 3/4" single edged blade, etched "HOSPITAL CORPS/ U.S. ARMY." in a panel on the left side. Ribbed single piece wood grip, with nickel finished brass cross guard and pommel cap. With a "Type 1" black leather scabbard with a brass and steel throat and a leather belt loop stamped "WATERVLIET/ARSENAL" on the front.
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Good. Original nickel finish on the otherwise fair blade is concentrated towards the guard, with sharpening marks, light pitting, spotting, and faded but legible etching. Brass is visible on the high points of the guard and pommel, with a crack running down the side of the grip. Sheath is good, with cracking and tearing concentrated on the loop.