EXTREMELY FINE 1ST ISSUE IRON MOUNTED MODEL 1880 US ARMY HUNTING KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD.

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. 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) – Lot 3249

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3249	$2,185.00	EXTREMELY FINE 1ST ISSUE IRON MOUNTED MODEL 1880 US ARMY HUNTING KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD. 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. 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) – Lot 3249 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EXTREMELY FINE 1ST ISSUE IRON MOUNTED MODEL 1880 US ARMY HUNTING KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD.