Knife is Marked:
Schrade Cut Co.
Walden NY
and on the reverse
U.S. Pats.
Dec. 21 .09.
Sept. 13. 10.
June. 6. 16.
These markings are consistant with those found on the famous M2 101st Airborne Switchblades, placing it in the same time frame.
This knife would have been privately purchased, is 8.75 in overall length when open, its handle is 5 in length and has a unusual saber blade that is 3.65 in length, a full blade and has no bale.
Condition is excellent with good snap open, lock works, black Delryn handles like new, the blade showing only normal wear and minor pitting, with only minor wiggle of blade when open.
This type of knife is listed in Erickson's book Antique American Switchblades in mint condition for $800.
Excellent WW11 Era auto knife in excellent condition.
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