Original US Springfield Model 1880 Hunting Knife measuring 13.5" overall with a blade length of 8.5", made between 1882-1885, knife blade shows a dark age patina with some scattered pitting, handle is tight with no looseness and no cracks on ribbed wood. The Scabbard is also nice with only some light surface scratches. The neck area of the scabbard where the 3 rivets are attached show Manufacture markings and the brass hook attachment is marked,"RIA" (Rock Island Arsenal). The Brass handle/guard is stamped, 3937 with the obverse side stamped, "U.S. SPRINGFIELD". Made at the Springfield Armory.The blade has a blade edge with the top of blade/spine has a thickness like other knives, but these were also used as entrenching knives, a Field and Camp tool, used for Hunting and butchering. During the 1880's Indian War Era.
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