SN: 858. The brass guarded versions of this knife more typically survive and many more were made, at least 5000. 1st Issue consisted of only 1,000 with "Varney" patent scabbard and hanger made at Watervliet Arsenal. 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". Hand-to-hand combat, camp-use and digging trenches. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains most of its orig luster with staining and light pitting. Scabbard is sound and solid with crazing and cracking where folding between body and belt attachment. 52332-211 JS (500-1,000)