Nice Rare Indian Wars IRON Guard 1880 Hunting Knife w/Rare Varney Sheath For Sale

Nice Rare Indian Wars IRON Guard 1880 Hunting Knife w/Rare Varney Sheath
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Nice Rare Indian Wars IRON Guard 1880 Hunting Knife w/Rare Varney Sheath:
$1699.99

I recently picked up 2 of these very rare 1st pattern iron guard 1880 hunting knifes with their original Varney sheaths from an individual's collection. I decided to sell one and keep one for my IW collection but I'm not going to give it away! Only 1002 iron guard hunting knifes were made.
The 8.5 inch blade is in good used condition. It is mostly light grey with scattered areas of darker discoloration. It has a sharp edge on one side. It has a nice tip. The iron guard is a darker grey with some old light oxidation freckling. It is marked "U.S. Springfield" on the left side guard and serial number 425 on the right side of the guard. The wood grip has the nice original honey colored finish with 3 small use chips on the end. The end is marked SWP (Samuel W. Porter cartouche) 1881.
The original Varney sheath is in very good condition. The leather is soft and flexible. It has minor scratches, scuffs and dings. The body has minor leather surface crazing. The belt loop has some surface flaking and normal crazing. Marked Watervliet Arsenal on the back of the belt loop. The leather thong that secures the brass belt loop is missing. The brass components have a nice mellow yellow patina.
This is a rare Indian Wars knife, that is worthy of being in someone's collection!!!
The pictures are part of the description and show condition. After you read the description ask any questions.Shipped with insurance!
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