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U.S. Springfield Model 1880 Hunting Knife with Type 3 Scabbard

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:475.00 USD Estimated At:950.00 - 1,400.00 USD
U.S. Springfield Model 1880 Hunting Knife with Type 3 Scabbard
This knife features an 8 1/2 inch, bright finished spear point blade with one sharp edge, cast brass guard and turned Maple handle. The knife is the Type 2 with a brass guard marked with the serial number "2188" on the right side and "U.S./ SPRINGFIELD" on the left. The Type 3 Scabbard is black leather with brass throat and brass belt hook marked "WATERVLIET/ ARSENAL." on the back.
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Excellent. The blade is bright with only minor spotting towards the guard and a few nicks on the sharpened edge. The brass guard has aged to a deep golden yellow color with a few minor marks from being sheathed. All markings are clear. The handle is very fine with an "X" carved into the butt and a few moderate handling marks. The scabbard is excellent with flexing and some cracking to the leather below the brass hook. The body of the scabbard shows a few scuffs and handling marks. The brass on the scabbard has aged to a mellow age patina, markings are clear.