U.S. Model 1887 knife mfg by Springfield Armory limited to 1056 produced, engraved panel at the 12" drop point blade "Hospital Corps, U.S. Army", a brass guard with bolster marked "1 with backward C", the grooved wood handle stamped '"29", leather and brass scabbard marked "Watervliet Arsenal" (U.S. Army, opened 1813, the oldest continually active arsenal in the U.S.) blade in good condition with some dark spots, engraving is very strong, knife overall: 16.5"l, knife with scabbard: 18"l, total: 1.30lbs Start Price: $300.00 Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact utilize the ?ask a question? tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.