SN: 4288. Surplus condition with near new blade of the brass mounted variety with Watervliet Arsenal scabbard. This is the first official Army knife made after the Ames Rifleman's Knives, 1849. These Pattern 1880's were made at the Springfield Armory and are so marked with 8-1/2" x 2" blades. Knife was designed for the armies in the West for "all purposes". SIZE: PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains most of its orig luster with old cosmoline with light staining and pinprick pitting. Scabbard is also fine with good markings as seen in photos. Scattered crazing and cracking to leather. 52332-209 JS (500-1,000)