For Sale
Very Rare & Superb F-S Indian Locally Made & Inspected Second Pattern F-S
A very rare example of an Indian made and inspected Second Pattern F-S Fighting Knife. Very few example of these are known. The knife is of very heavy construction, with thick hand-ground blade (check out the size of that ‘v’ grind) full length at 6 7/8” retaining much original finish and with a vey heavy knurled brass grip, typical of local Indian manufacturing methods. Original and untouched pommel nut. The only marking is the standard inspection mark of ⩚I on the cross guard. The scabbard is wartime production but looks like it started life with a Third Pattern, so possibly a wartime replacement. No other markings and of course no import stamp. A really lovely example of a robust F-S knife of local construction but official acceptance, very rare to find one of these.
Code #00735
Shipping is charged at a flat rate of $20 within the US and $35 for international (outside of the US).
Price: $1,440
If you have any questions, would like more specific photographs or would like to purchase this item please feel free to write me direct at royshadbolt@me.com