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Merz Antique Firearms ~ Catalog of Old Guns and Related Items

Knives, Swords & Blades

THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER WITH ETCHED BLADE

Item # M5-212

THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER WITH ETCHED BLADE Standard pattern dagger, the ricasso is etched 'F.W. Holler/Solingen'. Both sides of the blade have nautical motifs, gold plated crossguard and pommel, wire wrapped ivoroid spiral grip, nazi eagle. Gold plated scabbard with ring mounts. Good to VG condition with some wear to the blade etching. Scabbard showing wear and minor dents.

$ 1,175.

U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD

Item # M5-51-5-898

U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD 30" etched blade, quite decoratively done. The shark skin and wire wrapped handle has a highly decorated cast brass with gold gilted folding clam shell counter guard; considerable traces of gold gilt remaining. Blade is absolutely untouched-could stand a little cleaning. The completely untouched scabbard has two mounting rings. Retains a considerable amount of gold gilt on the brass parts. Very interesting and highly decorated item.

$ 950.

ANTIQUE KNIFE PISTOL BY JAMES ROGERS OF SHEFFIELD

Item # MHG474-20-313

ANTIQUE KNIFE PISTOL BY JAMES ROGERS OF SHEFFIELD Cal 30. 3-1/2" brass bbl. 2 fold out blades. There is a compartment in the grip for balls. Overall generally VG condition with a light patina to the bbl. Horns scales for grips. English proofed. Folding trigger mechanism. Well marked classic pistol knife by England's most noted manufacturer.

Antique  $ 2,395.

GERMAN FORESTRY OFFICIALS DAGGER

Item # EXM-2009

12-1/2" blade marked 'WKC'. Both sides heavily etched with hunting scenes and panoplies. Clamshell and deer hoof guard, ivory grips, acorn rivets. Aluminum bullion, dark green portapee. Leather scabbard with brass. Very fine to excellent condition; scattered wear.

$ 1,375.

IMPERIAL GERMAN HUNTING ASSOC DAGGER

Item # EXM-2017

12-3/4" blade marked HH/S/43. Brass clamshell/crossguard, 1-piece stag grips, brass pommel cap, ball finial. Black leather scabbard with brass mounts, brown leather frog. Excellent condition with slight overall wear.

$ 475.

GERMAN FORESTRY OFFICIALS DAGGER WITH ETCHED BLADE

Item # EXM-2013

10" blade marked Horster Solingen. Both sides with hunting scenes. Gold plated clamshell guard, ivoroid grips, acorn rivets, black leather scabbard with frog. Excellent condition with light wear. Frog has a few crudely punched holes.

$ 875.

MODEL 1840 N.C.O. SWORD

Item # M5-158-6-1274

31-3/4" blade marked 'Ames Manufacturing Co. Chicopee, Massachusetts-U.S.-FHC 1863'. Excellent condition with a nice patina to the brass handle, sharp blade; missing the scabbard.

Antique  $ 425.

BOWIE KNIFE BY C. JOHNSON AND COMPANY, WESTERN WORKS, SHEFFIELD

Item # M5-160

Circa 1865-1920. Has a spear pointed blade 6 1/2" long by 1 1/4" wide bone scales secured by four rivets and mounted with a brass escutcheon. 'Flag Knife' is stamped on the flat of the blade and the makers name is stamped on the ricasso. The knife is 10 1/2" long overall, lacks its guard but is complete with its solid leather sheath. Described and pictured in Ken Burton's Bowie Book.

$ 950.

BOWIE KNIFE BY MANSON, SHEFFIELD

Item # M5-161

Circa 1855. Has a spear pointed double edged blade 5=3/4" long by 3/4" wide, a nickel silver boat shaped guard, and a cutlery style grip, complete with its nickel silver mounted, red leather covered sheath. The makers name is stamped on the ricasso and the knife is 10 1/2" long overall. Described and pictured in Ken Burton's Bowie Book.

$ 1,075.

BOWIE KNIFE BY MARSH BROTHERS AND COMPANY, SHEFFIELD

Item # M5-162

Circa 1870. Has a spear pointed blade, 6-3/4" long by 1" wide, an iron boat shaped guard and staghorn scales secured with three rivets. The knife is 10 1/2" long overall and has the makers name stamped on the ricasso and 'Hunters Companion' engraved on the flat of the blade. This knife is in poor cond and was found in an abandoned boat. Described and pictured in Ken Burtons Bowie Book.

$ 1,000.

GERMAN BAYONET WITH LONG NARROW STYLE 20-1/2” BLADE

Item # M5-774

One of the many versions Mauser used with leather metal tipped sheath. Very nice condition.

$ 195.

GERMAN BAYONET

Item # M5-751

Standard bayonet with 10 blade and WWII style bakelite grips. Sheath has matching number. Good to very good condition.

$ 175.

GERMAN BAYONET

Item # M5-752

Standard bayonet with 10 blade and WWII style bakelite grips. Sheath has matching number, with frog. Good to very good condition.

$ 195.

GERMAN BAYONET

Item # M5-750

Standard bayonet with 10 blade and wooden handle. Sheath has matching number. Good to very good condition.

$ 175.

GERMAN BAYONET

Item # M5-749

Standard bayonet with 10 blade and wooden handle. Sheath has matching number. Good to very good condition.

$ 175.

GERMAN SAW TOOTH VARIETY OF THE BUTCHER KNIFE BLADE

Item # M5-741

14-1/2 long blade with matching number sheath.

$ 295.

GERMAN 14-1/2 ‘BUTCHER KNIFE’ BLADE BAYONET

Item # M5-740

Very nice condition, with sheath. Has the Mauser marking on the blade.

$ 165.

GERMAN 14-1/2” ‘BUTCHER KNIFE’ BLADE BAYONET

Item # M5-738

Very nice condition, with sheath. Has the Mauser marking on the blade.

$ 165.

GERMAN 14-1/2” ‘BUTCHER KNIFE’ BLADE BAYONET

Item # M5-739

Very nice condition. Has the Mauser marking on both the sheath and the blade.

$ 185.

THIRD REICH 1933 OFFICERS DAGGER WITH HANGER

Item # EXM-2007

Blade Hallmark RZ/M7 66/1941. Standard dagger with SA and Eagle. Brown scabbard with leather hanger. Slight bubbling to the nickel finish. Very nice and in excellent condition.

$ 995.

AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL INFANTRY OFFICERS SABER

Item # M5-221-5-894

27 curved blade, 7-1/2" panel at the base engraved and etched with conventional florals and one rudimentary panoply. Single silver brass stirrup hilt; knucklebow slotted for the sword knot. Black leather scabbard in fine condition with silver finish over the brass parts. Overall VG condition with mottled gray metal showing some very minor pitting. Base of the blade retains just slight traces of blue and gilted finish, hilt retains 60-70% silver plate; fine grip. Scabbard is scuffed but sound, mounts retains much silver plate. Very fine old sword.

$ 1,250.

GERMAN FORESTRY OFFICIAL’S DAGGER WITH ETCHED BLADE

Item # EXM-2001

12-3/4 blade marked 'WKC'. Both sides etched with hunting scenes. Clam shell and deer hoof guard. Ivory grips with acorn rivets. Very, very good condition. Scabbard excellent.

$ 975.

CIVIL WAR ERA DAGGER

Item # M5-629-15-466

CIVIL WAR ERA DAGGER 13-1/2" overall with a 10" blade that has mostly turned dark, some minor pitting, ivory handle, German silver crossguard, fitted to a scabbard that looks a little newer than the dagger but still a nice looking outfit and I'm positive it dates back to the Civil War.

Antique  $ 325 sale pending.

‘I.X.L.’ MARKED DUEL EDGE BOWIE KNIFE

Item # M5-628-15-465

8" blade. In VG cond with German silver crossguard which is very nicely done. The ivory handle is not very interestingly done; looks great-when I say 'not', I mean that there's points sticking out of it-approximately 4 or 5 on each corner. Complete with a very nice fitting leather scabbard that looks good but is probably newer than the blade. Nice outfit.

Antique  $ 975.

BEAUTIFUL, HAND CRAFTED DAMASCUS SKINNING KNIFE

Item # M5-511a-15-312

Beautiful damascus pattern on the 3-1/2" drop point blade. Very sturdy knife with a thick blade which measures about 1", the handle is of the form fitting type with a pointed end. New cond, has never been sharpened other than by the orig knife maker. The initials 'RLB' and '92' are inscribed on the blade which would be the knife maker and the year, I assume. Knife comes inside a very heavy duty, hand made sheath. This is an exceptional quality, beautiful knife.

$ 295.

U.S. OFFICER SWORD

Item # ELM-N57

32-1/2 straight blade manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Co. Blade marked 'U.S.' with inspector initials 'G.K.C.', dated 1864. In brass and leather scabbard. Great condition.

$ 795.

FRENCH 1874 GRAS BAYONET

Item # EL-M5-516

20-1/2 T-back blade. Manufactured by St. Etienne Arsenal in 1878. Blade is in extremely nice condition with no rust or discoloration except for right at the handle guard. The numbers matching metal sheath is in near excellent condition.

$ 105.

FRENCH MODEL 1874 GRAS BAYONET

Item # EL-M5-515

20-1/2 T-back blade. Manufactured by St. Etienne Arsenal in 1875. Good overall cond with nice grips, some scattered discoloration and light pitting on blade. Comes with original metal sheath which is in VG condition.

$ 90.

WINCHESTER KNIFE

Item # PK-502

4 lock back knife, ivory boneite handles, Winchester horse design, blade marked 'Winchester New Haven, CT', nickel silver bolsters.

$ 225.

‘W. NICHOLSON SHEFFIELD I-NO’ MARKED BOWIE KNIFE

Item # M5-505

5 spear point blade, nice condition, nickel sliver guard and stylized pommel.

$ 495.

U.S. RIFLE M4 BAYONET

Item # USB6

6-5/8 unmarked blade. Black checkered grips. This bayonet is in near perfect condition; either unused or refurbished. Comes in a U.S. M8 A1 made in W. Germany scabbard which is also in excellent condition.

$ 75.

U.S. KRAG 2ND VARIATION BLADE MARKED U.S. AND DATED 1897

Item # USB4

These were the primo Krag bayonets with the nice sculpted and smooth wood and the early style rivets. Blade is in exc cond with no abuse other than being slightly cleaned. Wood is great with no chips or cracks; remaining metal is an aged brown patina. Scabbard is also in great cond with some orig blue remaining but mostly a brown patina also.

$ 325.

LARGE EARLY UNMARKED AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE

Item # M5-502/BOWIE-AB

11 spear style blade, nice condition, cleaned long ago, German silver guard and fluted pommel, horn handle, nice scabbard and German silver furniture.

$ 2,750.

WINCHESTER STAG HANDLE CARVING KNIFE

Item # 402f

Marked 'Winchester, Trade Mark, Made In USA'. 9 blade, 14" overall, one piece stag antler handle.

$ 75.

WINCHESTER KITCHEN SLICER KNIFE

Item # 402g

Marked 'Winchester Trade Mark, Made In USA, Stainless, 733?. In good condition.

$ 75.

WINCHESTER KITCHEN KNIFE

Item # 402h

Marked 'Winchester, Trade Mark, Made In USA, Stainless, W762'. Cut swaged blade, front 1.5 broken off but here-shouldn't be too hard to fix.

$ 65.

HIGH QUALITY SCHRADE FILET KNIFE

Item # 402i

Marked 'Uncle Henry, Schrade + USA. 167'. 7 blade, 12 overall, antler style handle, excellent condition.

$ 65.

WINCHESTER SMALL POCKET KNIVES

Item # PK-503

Two blades per knife: one is 1-3/4, the other is 1". Slim trim knives with a silver metal rim and pearl effect finished handles, Winchester Western marking. Blade tang marked 'Colonial Prov. R.I.' who is a well-known American knife maker. Several available, all unused, some with orig paper packaging.

Antique  $ 35.00 each.

FINE ARRANGEMENT OF WINCHESTER KNIVES

Item # PK-500

1: 2-5/8 pocket knife with scissors and nail file. Red metallic handle, Winchester design on one side. Stainless steel blades and attachments, stamp on tang, VG cond. 2: 4" lock back knife with ivory boneite handles and Winchester horse design, nickel silver bolsters. Blade marked 'Winchester New Haven, CT'. Fair cond with deterioration of finish on bolsters. 3: Two Winchester 2-3/4" two blade knives with silver colored metal rims and pearl effect finished handles, Winchester Western mark. In good cond with some marks to handles. 4: 3-1/2" two blade knife, genuine bone handles, nickel bolsters, heraldic shield, orig Winchester stamp and '2857 /`87' marked on tang. VG cond. 5: 3-1/4" two blade knife, genuine bone handles, nickel bolsters, heraldic shield, orig Winchester stamp and '2978 /`89' marked on tang. Excellent cond.

$ 295.

THREE WINCHESTER KNIVES

Item # PK-495

1: 3-5/8 three blade knife with orig Winchester stamp on tang, '3964 /`87' also marked on tang, bone handles with nickel silver bolsters and crest shield. 2: 3-3/8" two blade pen knife with cast bronze color handle commemorating the Winchester Model 1873. Orig Winchester stamp and '1987 —1' marked on tang. 3: 3-7/8" three blade buck knife. Buck and '301' marked on tang, black handles with bronze plate and nickel silver bolsters. All knives are New In Box.

$ 225.

THREE WINCHESTER KNIVES

Item # PK-466

1: 3-1/2 blade, '125th Anniversary Knife' with cast bronze colored handles, engraved commemorating the Winchester Model 1866. Orig Winchester stamp and 1991-2 stamp on tang. 2: 3-7/8" three blade buck knife, buck and 301 stamp on tang, black handles with silver colored Winchester plate and bolsters. 3: 4-1/4" two blade buck knife with buck and 311 stamp on tang. Black handles with silver colored plate and bolsters. All knives are New In Box.

$ 265.

WINCHESTER KNIVES AND TOOLS

Item # PK-465

A little bit of everything in this collection of thirteen knives and tools. 1: Stainless steel Far East operations 2 two blade knife with money clip. 2: 3" box cutter with red Winchester logo. 3: Boxed 2-5/16" lock back knife with hoop design, brown bone handles, single metal bolster with Winchester horse design. Blade marked 'Winchester', tang stamped '440 Stainless'. In red and black box marked 'Japan'. 4: 2" stainless steel two blade money clip knife with 'Winchester (Hong Kong) Limited' design. In black and orange box marked 'Japan'. 5: 4" lock back knife with ivory boneite handles and Winchester logo, nickel silver bolsters, blade etched with 'Winchester New Haven, CT'. 6: 2-5/8" pocket knife with scissors and nail file, red metallic handle with Winchester design on one side. Blades and attachments are stainless steel with stamp on tang. 7: Two Winchester marked 2-3/4" two blade knives with silver colored metal rims and pearl effect finished handles; Winchester Western mark. 8: 3-1/2" two blade '125th Anniversary Commemorative' knife. Cast bronze color handles engraved with Winchester Model 1866 design; Oliver Winchester pictured on reverse. Orig Winchester tang stamp and '1991—2' stamp on reverse. In box marked 'W15 1991-2'. 9: 'Model 1921 Commemorative' marked 3-1/3" single blade lock back knife. Bronze colored handles engraved with Winchester logo and Model 1921 rifle on reverse. Orig Winchester stamp and '1989-1' stamp on tang. In box marked 'W15 1989-1'. 10: 2 Winchester stainless steel 3" opening tools. 11. 2" sharpening disc with Winchester design.

$ 475.

THREE WINCHESTER KNIVES

Item # PK-464

1: Buck knife in orig box. 3-7/8 blade with 'Buck' and '301' stamp on tang, black handles with silver colored Winchester plate and bolsters. 2: 3-5/8" two blade wharncliffe half whittler, congress pattern, slanted pinched bolsters are in nickel. Orig Winchester tang stamp and '2935 /`88' on tang. Comes with display box. 3: Two blade pocket knife marked '2935/`88' on the tang of one blade. Box numbered to knife. All knives are new in box.

$ 265.

WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL LOCK BLADE KNIFE

Item # PK-462

Double 4 blades, drop clip marked 'Winchester'. Body is approximately 6" long with wood sides; right side has shield inlay marked '1873-1973' with a rifle. Attractive large knife. New cond, no box.

$ 175.

FOUR WINCHESTER KNIVES

Item # PK-461

1: 3-7/8 three blade 'buck' star knife, black handles, silver colored bolsters and Winchester plate. Tang is stamped 'Buck/301'. In good cond with some handling marks. 2: 4" lock blade with ivory boneite handles and Winchester horse design; blade marked 'Winchester, New Haven, CT', nickel silver bolsters. In good cond with some deterioration to the finish on the bolsters. 3: 3-1/2" three blade knife, orig bone handles, nickel bolsters and heraldic shield. Orig Winchester tang stamped '3971 /`89' on reverse side of tang. In box. Exc cond. 4: 4-1/8" blade trapper pattern knife. Master blade is clip, secondary is spey. Genuine old Rogers bone handle, nickel bolsters, heraldic shield. Tang marked with orig Winchester and '2904 /`87' stamps. In box. Exc cond with minor handling marks.

$ 275.

THREE WINCHESTER KNIVES

Item # PK-440a

1: 3 lock blade knife marked 'Winchester, New Haven, CT'. NSN. Faux bone side plates stamped with rider and horse. 2: 3" x 1" blade marked 'Winchester 440 Stainless Handmade'. Bolster is engraved with horse and rider logo on both sides; side plate is dark wood. 3: Double bladed folding knife, blade is etched with 'Winchester gunstock for 1000', side plates are bone with small inlaid shield. All knives are in new condition but knives 1 and 3 have some slight tarnish showing.

$ 265.

WINCHESTER KNIFE

Item # PK-440

D.H. Russell belt knife with sheath made in Canada for Winchester. SSN 0088; in orig box. Unique, excellent quality non-folding knife. Comes with nice Winchester marked leather sheath. New in original box.

$ 145.

SEVEN WINCHESTER KNIVES

Item # PK-438

1: One 3-7/8 equal ended three blade 'buck' star knife, black handles, bronze colored bolsters and Winchester plate. Tang stamped 'Buck' and '301 star stockman model No. 301'. 2: One 4" lock back knife with ivory boneite handles and Winchester horse design; nickel silver bolsters. Blade marked 'Winchester, New Haven, CT'. 3: One 2-5/8" pocket knife with scissor and nail file, Red metallic handle with Winchester design on one side. Blades and attachments are stainless steel with stamp on tang. 4: Two 2-3/4" two blade knives with silver colored metal rims and pearl effect finished handles with Winchester Western mark. 5: One 3" two blade knife with genuine bone handles, nickel bolsters and heraldic shield. Orig Winchester stamp and '2851 /`88' stamp on tang. In box marked 'W15 2851' 6. One 3-3/4" three blade knife with genuine bone handles, nickel bolsters and heraldic shield. Orig Winchester stamp and '3949 /`89' stamped on tang, in box marked 'W15 3949'. All in new, unused cond. A couple of them have slight tarnishing from age.

$ 345.

TWO WINCHESTER KNIVES

Item # PK-437

1: 2-3/4, two blade W15 equal end master blade spear and secondary blade clip. Genuine old Rodgers bone handle, tang stamped with orig Winchester stamp and '2991 /`88'. Nickel silver bolsters and propeller shield. New in box, exc cond. 2: Special edition 3-1/2 two blade '125th Anniversary of Winchester' pen knife with sterling silver engraved handles commemorating the Model 1866. Limited edition-less than 500 produced. New in box, excellent condition.

$ 175.

TWO WINCHESTER KNIVES

Item # PK-431

1: 3-1/2, two blade '125th Anniversary Knife', cast bronze colored handles engraved commemorating the Winchester Model 1866. Orig Winchester stamp and '1991-2' stamp on tang. New In Box, exc cond. 2: 4-1/4" buck knife, two blade with 'buck' and '311' stamped on tang, black handles with silver colored Winchester plate and bolsters. New in orig box, excellent condition.

$ 145.

WINCHESTER KNIFE

Item # PK-429b

3-5/8, 3 blade back spring whittler knife. Master blade clip, secondary blades; spear and spay. Genuine old Rogers bone handle with nickel bolsters and heraldic shield. Orig Winchester stamp and '3904 /88' on tang. New in orig box. (Shown on right in photos.)

$ 95.

WINCHESTER KNIFE

Item # PK-429a

3-7/8, two blade swell center (balloon). Equal end knife with genuine peach seed bone handle, nickel silver bolsters and balloon shield. Original Winchester tang stamp with '2880 1/2 /:88' also marked on tang. New In Box. (Shown on left in photos.)

$ 95.

THREE WINCHESTER KNIVES

Item # PK-427

1: 4" lock back knife, ivory boneite handles, Winchester horse design. Blade marked 'Winchester, New Haven, CT'. VG unused cond with age tarnishing to nickel silver bolsters. 2: Three blade buck knife; longest blade is 3-7/8". Bronze colored Winchester plate and bolsters. New in box, some age tarnishing. 3: Single blade "bow tie" pattern W15 1901 knife, genuine old Rodgers bone handle. Nickel bolsters and heraldic shield. New in box.

$ 325.

KRUSIUS BROTHERS’ MARKED BOWIE KNIFE

Item # 730-100-752

7-1/8 blade. 11-1/4" overall length. In fine condition with German silver guard and stag hilt. Makers name is acid etched. One spot of light cleaning is visible on the right side of the blade and there is a small crack on the right side hilt. A fine old, well marked Bowie Knife made close to the end of the Bowie Era!

Antique  $ 775.

GERMAN FORESTRY DAGGER

Item # EXM5-194

With 16 woodland and wild game scenes etched blade. Brass clamshell guard with deer hoof crossguard, one piece stag grip, acorn rivets, rayed pommel with acorn finial, black leather scabbard with brass mounting, has frog. VG condition with light wear and a nice aged patina coloration.

$ 875.

GERMAN HUNTING DAGGER

Item # EXM5-206

GERMAN HUNTING DAGGER 9-7/8 double edged blade marked 'Z'. Plain steel cross guard and ferrule, one piece stag grips, rayed pommel with ball finial. This heavy duty dagger is contained in a brown leather scabbard with steel mount. VG condition, some scratches and slight dings to the blade; grips are excellent, scabbard is in VG condition with some wear and scuffs. Back of belt loop has two crudely cut slots.

$ 875.

SLOVAKIAN YOUTH KNIFE

Item # EXM-2062

5-1/2 blade marked Henry Boker, Germany. Checkered black grips, left grip with fleur d'lis inlay. Scabbard, VG condition with some blade wear and sharpening marks.

$ 195.

MINATURE LETTER OPENERS

Item # EXM-2061

Three available. #1: Italian souvenir dagger marked 'Firenze'. 5 blade, crossguard dated 1966, serpent hilt. #2: 5-1/2" overall, miniature Japanese Tanto. #3: Russian miniature souvenir Kinjal, 4-3/8" blade. VG condition with some wear.

Antique  $ #145/#255/#360 .

GERMAN FORESTRY OFFICIAL’S DAGGER

Item # EXM-2056

13 hunting scene etched blade marked 'HH/S'. Plain gold plated clamshell and deer hoof guard, stag grips, acorn rivets, black leather scabbard with brass mounts. VG condition, light wear and a minor crack in left grip.

$ 995.

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