SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HOSPITAL CORP MACHETE.

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HOSPITAL CORP MACHETE. Short machete with 12” curved heavy blade with round point that is 2-1/2” at widest point tapering down to 1-5/16” at the ricasso. It has “S” shaped brass handguard and 2-pc walnut grips with finger grooves and small brass pommel cap. The left side of the blade is marked “SA” with flaming bomb and the date 1914. The right side of the blade is marked “U.S.” with the SN 40095. It is accompanied by its original brass and leather sheath, marked on the back with a 1912 date and Rock Island proofs. It has the original brass throat and blued steel Krag style belt hanger. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Blade retains generous amounts of its original arsenal finish with scattered light discoloration. Handle has a couple of gouges with minor nicks and dings. Sheath retains most of its original brown finish with a few nicks, scratches and dings and a little wear at the toe. Brass has a fine mellow patina and the hanger most of its bright blue with minor rust spots. 4-50859 JR348 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	1528	$345.00	SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HOSPITAL CORP MACHETE. Short machete with 12” curved heavy blade with round point that is 2-1/2” at widest point tapering down to 1-5/16” at the ricasso. It has “S” shaped brass handguard and 2-pc walnut grips with finger grooves and small brass pommel cap. The left side of the blade is marked “SA” with flaming bomb and the date 1914. The right side of the blade is marked “U.S.” with the SN 40095. It is accompanied by its original brass and leather sheath, marked on the back with a 1912 date and Rock Island proofs. It has the original brass throat and blued steel Krag style belt hanger. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Blade retains generous amounts of its original arsenal finish with scattered light discoloration. Handle has a couple of gouges with minor nicks and dings. Sheath retains most of its original brown finish with a few nicks, scratches and dings and a little wear at the toe. Brass has a fine mellow patina and the hanger most of its bright blue with minor rust spots. 4-50859 JR348 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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