Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1880 Hunting Knife by Springfield Armory with Leather Sheath by Rock Island Arsenal French Holsters The Laundry Number “M-1245” is

The Laundry Number “M-1245” is written in the lining of the jacket

and about 75% of the original black enamel finish retained overall

5"Shoulder to sleeve: 26”Shoulder to shoulder: 16

They are now well patinated

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1880 Hunting Knife by Springfield Armory with Leather Sheath by Rock Island Arsenal French Holsters The Laundry Number “M-1245” isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the few examples of these hunting knives that we have had! Developed during the same period of American "multi use" military experimentation that produced the Springfield Trapdoor ramrod and trowel bayonets, the Springfield Model 1880 "Hunting Knife" was quite similar in size and appearance to the entrenching tool developed in the same year. The handle and bolster design is very similar, though it is