Lot #718 - RARE AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDANT COMPANY (COMMANDO) ISSUE FIGHTING KNIFE
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2013 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:04 May 2013 ~ 6pm
05 May 2013 ~ 10am -
Lot #:718
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Lot Description:RARE AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDANT COMPANY (COMMANDO) ISSUE FIGHTING KNIFE
g. 7¼" clip pointed blade with single fullers & sharpened for field use; ricasso marked LITHGOW 1920. MADE IN LITHGOW 1943-44 FROM AN UNPROOFED PATT 1907 BAYONET; muzzle ring removed; grey finish to pommel which has had the mortise slot & locket filled in; Qld maple grips, the grooves were likely carved by its owner; complete with modified WWII scabbard with dark green finish; all complete; g. cond. -
Notes:Refer pg 59, Issue 30 of Arms & Militaria Collector magazine by Ian Skennerton.
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Estimate:A$700 - 900
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
