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SALE NO. 76
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1763. US MODEL M5-1 BAYONET AND SCABBARD This is the post-WWII bayonet designed for the M1 Garand with issue begun in
1956. The blade is 6 1/2” long with spear point with Parkerized finish. The grips are black plastic and rate excellent. The guard is marked “J & D
TOOL CO”. Also included is a M8A1 scabbard with composite body, metal throat and web upper with belt hanger. This M5 -1 has an improved
release latching lever, otherwise identical to the M5. (3572-4)
1764. LOT OF SOCKET BAYONETS This lot consists of two pre-Civil War socket bayonets. First is a Model 1816 with a 16 1/4” blade, 3” socket
and 9” flute. This was the first standardized US bayonet and uses a “T” mortise. The blade is marked “U” over “US”. The meaning of the “U”
is not known. This piece has an overall brown patina with some damage due to oxidation. The second is a Model of 1866 with a period shortened
blade now 14” long with a 12 7/8” flute showing a shortening of approx. 2 1/8”. The beak style of the point has been retained. The blade
is marked “US” and appears to have been polished and retains a brown patina. The socket is 3” long with a “Z” mortise and shows signs of oxidation.
(1900-11)
1765. BRITISH MARK I BRODIE HELMET This is an 1942 dated British helmet with OD paint and a few scratches and scrapes. The support
liner used foam rubber “X” pad at the crown and leather support bands, the chin strap is elasticized canvas and all rate in excellent condition.
The helmet is marked “G.S.W. A F/ MK I 1942” A nice example of a WW II British helmet in outstanding condition. (3580-1)
1766. CZECH M 1924/30 EXPORT MODEL BAYONET 11 1/2” blade retaining 80% of original blue finish and tip is broken about 1/16”
missing. The hardwood grips are retained by standard hardware with some dings from use and rate very good. The scabbard with “L” shaped
frog stud is unmarked and was painted OD at some time with the paint now flaking off to reveal a bright finish. (3572-7)
1767. US MODEL OF 1905 BAYONET The bayonet was designed to replace the rod bayonet introduced on the early M1903 Springfield rifles.
The knife has a 16” blade that retains 90% of its original blue finish with wear on the last 2” of the blade, most likely from drawing and returning to
a scabbard. The ricasso is marked “US” and numbered “873225”, the obverse has “SA” over Flaming Bomb over “1918”. The wood grips show
some use but rate very good and the pommel has turned a brown patina. Included is a rubberized canvas scabbard of unknown origin. (3539-4)
1768. LOT OF KNIVES Total of three: the first two are Eickhorn Military Type Gravity Knives Model LL80 measuring 8 1/2” overall with 3 1/4” spear
blades and 3 1/2” rigging spikes. The handles are green checkered Delrin with the model number and company logos imprinted on the side.
There is a blade release on the side of the bolster. Both knives are in excellent condition overall with one knife having minor chipping on the bolster
and slight discoloration at the butt of the handle. The blades on both knives appear unsharpened. The knives are unassembled with assembly
instructions included; the third is an “Eagle” brand gravity knife which measures 7 1/2” overall with a 3 1/4” stiletto blade. The one piece, plated
metal handle features a wave pattern on both sides and has a blade release on the bolster. This knife is in excellent condition overall with the
blade appearing to be unsharpened. (3294-3H)
1769. PUMA “WHITE HUNTER” KNIFE Model 6377 measuring 10 5/8” overall with a 6” drop point blade and a 3 1/2” false edge. This full
tang knife features genuine stag scales, brass lined lanyard hole and a German silver finger guard. The knife is in almost new condition overall and
includes the original box and leather sheath. (3395-1Q3)
1770. PUMA “HUNTER’S COMPANION” KNIFE Model 6394 measuring 8 3/4” overall with a 4 1/2” drop-point blade. This full tang knife
features genuine stag scales, brass lined lanyard hole and a German silver finger guard. This knife is in excellent condition overall with the blade
showing very little wear including a homemade sheath which rates very good to excellent. (3395-1K3)
1771. PUMA “ORIGINAL PUMA-BOWIE” KNIFE Model 6396 measuring 11” overall with a 6 1/2” classic Bowie style blade. This full tang
knife features genuine stag scales, brass lined lanyard hole and a German silver finger guard. The knife is in good to very good condition with oxidation
and pitting over the exposed surface of the tang. The blade has an oxidation stain over the word “Original” but appears unsharpened. This
lot includes the original box and leather sheath which rates very good to excellent. (3395-1T3)
1772. PUMA “HUNTER’S FRIEND” KNIFE Model 6398 measuring 9 1/4” overall with a 4 3/4” drop-point blade. This full tang knife features
genuine Stag scales, brass lined lanyard hole. Overall, the knife is in very good to excellent condition with a small amount of verdigris on the guard
and a few rust spots on the blade’s edge. Included is the original box and a non-original leather sheath. (3395-1P3)
1773. PUMA FIXED BLADE HUNTING KNIFE Model 6389 measuring 9 1/4” overall with a 4 3/4” drop-point blade. This full tang knife features
genuine stag scales and a German silver guard. The knife is in very good condition with the blade showing minor signs of wear and honing.
Included is the original leather sheath which rates excellent and an original box for a different model knife. (3395-1R3)
1774. PUMA LOCK-BLADE FOLDING KNIFE Model 941 measuring 7 1/2”overall with a 3 1/2” spear- point blade. This knife features a
German silver bolster, brass liner and genuine stag handles. Overall in excellent condition with a small amount of verdigris on the end rivet and on
the shoulder of the bolster. The blade appears unsharpened and includes the original box. (3395-1P4)
1775. J.A. HENCKLES FIXED BLADE HUNTING KNIFE Measuring 9 3/4” overall with a 5 1/2” clip-point style blade with a 2 1/2” false
edge. This full tang knife features genuine stag scales and a German silver guard. There is a small amount of verdigris on the guard’s shoulder.
Included is the original leather sheath which has a small amount of crackling on the front and a small amount of verdigris on the rivets. The knife
rates in very good condition overall. (3395-1U3)
1776. PUMA “WAAGEMESSER” FOLDING FISHING KNIFE Model 501 measuring 6” overall with a 3 1/2” serrated, clip point blade.
This knife features a one piece, silver plated metal handle that is checkered on both sides and is weighted on the butt end. There is a leather lanyard
attached to a bail in the tang to utilize the knife as a scale. The knife is in almost new condition and includes the original box. (3395-1W)
1777. MAUSER FOLDING UTILITY KNIFE BY VICTORINOX This knife measures 5” overall and is equipped with a 3” spear point blade
as well as a saw, bottle/can opener, wire stripper, punch blade and cork screw. The handles are olive drab Delrin with the Mauser logo on the
side. The knife is in almost new condition overall and includes the original box and papers. (3395-1S3)
1778. GERBER FISHERMAN MODEL BOLT ACTION LOCK BLADE KNIFE This knife measures 6” overall and is equipped with a
4 1/2” clip blade. Featuring black checkered Delrin handles with a blade release button on the side as well as a lanyard hole at the end. The knife
is in almost new condition overall and includes the original nylon case and box. (3395-1O4)
1779. GERBER RESCUE MODEL BOLT ACTION LOCK KNIFE This knife measures 6” overall with a 4 1/2” serrated clip-point blade.
The knife features orange checkered Delrin handles with a button on the side as well as a lanyard hole at the end. This lot is in almost new condition
overall and includes the original box. Lot does not come with a case. (3395-1J3)
1780. UNCLE HENRY BRAND FIXED BLADE KNIFE Serial #20058 measuring 8 1/2”overall with a 3 3/4” clip-point blade. This full tang
knife features a brass guard and imitation stag scales that have a small chip on the underside of the right scale. The guard and blade exhibit a
slight amount of tarnish with the knife in very good condition overall. Included is a leather sheath belonging to a different knife. (3395-1X3)