These hunting knives are referred to as a brass hilted Model 1880 Hunting Knife that went into production in 1883, and the other is the first style, 1,000 made with the iron hilt issued with the triangular rod bayonet rifle in 1881. The brass hilted knife has a complete Watervillet scabbard with some stitching missing. The iron hilted knife is in a cut scabbard. Both are in used condition and both have sharp blades. Pending The brass hilt knife is stamped U.S./SPRINGFIELD on one side and 1921 on the other. The scabbard is stamped WATERVLIET/ARSENAL on the back of the loop. The wood handle on the knife does not have any missing wood. This knife is $350 + S/H.

Sold The iron hilt knife is marked U.S./SPRINGFIELD on one side and 983 on the other. There is one small piece of wood missing from the rim of the handle. The butt of the handle is stamped S.W.P./1881. The cost is $350 + S/H. Contact Al at 937-399-5002 or email him at afrasca@erinet.com

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