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Lot Of 4: Us Army Indian Wars Springfield M1880 Knives, Incl. 16th Inf Stamped Scabbard

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Lot Of 4: Us Army Indian Wars Springfield M1880 Knives, Incl. 16th Inf Stamped Scabbard
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condition grade: very good (fine) overall, representing a highly cohesive, exceptionally rare, and historically significant grouping of scarce frontier-era militaria. condition assessment: the blades exhibit expected age patina along with authentic, multi-directional field grinding and sharpening marks from active soldier use, though the turned oak handles remain structurally sound and free of major splits. dimensions: each knife features a robust 8. 5-inch steel spear-point blade with an overall tool length of approximately 13. 5 inches. markings and features: this spectacular grouping includes a standard mid-production brass variant (serial #4923), two early brass-guard rollout variants (serial #1392 and #1604), and an exceptionally rare, first-production 1881 experimental iron-hilt variant (serial #751). Completeness: the set is remarkably complete, with all four knives accompanied by their original leather scabbards displaying varying brass belt attachment loops and hooks. historical background: issued during the height of the western indian wars, this lot features a monumental provenance piece: the watervliet arsenal scabbard for knife #1392 is deeply stamped to company c of the 16th u.S. Infantry regiment, directly tying the set to active 1880s frontier operations and border patrols across texas and the american southwest.