Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is the first example of one of these hunting knives that we have had! Developed during the same period of American "multi-use" military experimentation that produced the Springfield Trapdoor ramrod and trowel bayonets, the Springfield Model 1880 "Hunting Knife" was quite similar in size and appearance to the entrenching tool developed in the same year. The handle and bolster design is very similar, though it is fitted with brass, and not steel.
The knife measures 13 1/2 inches overall, with a 8 1/2 inch long and 2 inch wide blade. This is fitted with an brass hilt, which surrounds the bottom of the blade, and holds it in place with two rivets. One is ground flat, while the other was left domed, which is correct, as it locks into the throat of the sheath. The brass portion is marked with U.S. / SPRINGFIELD on one side, and with serial number 128 on the other. The ribbed grip is unmarked, as is the brass fit leather scabbard. However, the frog on the sheath is missing, and this is where the markings were usually added.
This example is in very good condition, showing some oxidation and staining on the blade, with minor dings on the wood handle. The blade was definitely sharpened at least once, and there are some edge dents and nicks. The brass fitting for the handle has a lovely aged patina. The sheath is in good shape, save for the missing frog portion. The stitching has rotted out at the bottom point, and it is started to separate there. These were typically used, abused, and in some cases thrown away by the troops they were issued to, so examples in any condition are rare.
In very nice service used condition, ready to display!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 8 1/2"
Blade Style: Clip-point "Bowie" blade
Overall length: 13 1/2“
Crossguard: 2 1/2”
Scabbard Length: 9 inches (frog missing)
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