April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/27/2021
Fine example of a Springfield Model 1880 hunting knife. The knife was designed as a multi-use tool for soldiers and could be used as a traditional knife, as well as an entrenching tool. This second style example is complete with a brass guard and original leather and brass hook scabbard. The brass guard is stamped "U.S. / Springfield" on the obverse of the throat and "4922" on the reverse of the throat. The scabbard is marked "R.I.A" and "24" on the reverse of the brass belt hook. CONDITION: Blade remains bright and clean with slight pitting in several areas. The walnut handle is also clean but displays handling use with scattered dings around the pommel. The markings remain crisp and the guard exhibits slight verdigris. Sheath is in fine condition and displays scattered scuffs and scratches along with leather cracking towards the brass belt hook. The sheath exhibits slight verdigris on the brass components. Overall very good. JLD