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This Fine Dirk Has Been Sold. Thank You!
ANTIQUE NAVY DIRK GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC 
Presented is a sharply curved dagger called a "dirk" with original
black scabbard. The blade has a single edge and is polished. The grip has a pommel of brass with much of its gilding in the
shape of a CORONET* surrounded by strawberry leaves on top. For its possible significance use the link below. The handle is
covered in black fish skin or it may be black painted wood with two stand twisted brass wire in the grooves. The
qullion has a hole which allows for a lanyard or sword knot, and flows into a hefty knuckle guard. Both the dagger or the
scabbard are without markings.
The scabbard has a 2 3/8" brass upper band with a cast loop in the back and a 4 1/4" lower
band with prominent drag. The leather covering has some age fissures, but is in otherwise excellent condition with all its
stitching intact.
Dirks have a long history in Scotland and elsewhere and have also
been considered a short sword. In the U.S, the dirk is considered a short weapon with either a straight blade or one exaggeratedly
curved which was worn by mainly naval officers when in undress uniform or on boat duty. It was still part of a midshipman's
uniform in 1867.
DIMENSIONS:
Dirk: 19 1/4" long overall. 14 1/4" blade length. Hilt 5" Max width
of blade 7/8" Thickness of blade 3/8" Weight 12 ounces
Scabbard: 16 3/4" overall
Combined weight 1 1/4 lbs
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Nicely formed grip with twisted wire |
PROVENANCE: Reportedly from the Estate of a WW II Canadian senior
flying officer who fought in the Battle of Britain, and other campaigns. This dirk has been in storage for
the past 20 years. |
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Much of the gilding is present |  |
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CONDITION: Unmarked and undated, the brass work is in exceptionally
good condition with much of the original gilding present. There is some evidence of verdigris. The blade shows some
very light small spots of rust. The blade is in excellent condition with very little pitting and discoloration. It does
not have a edge and is smooth to the touch. The brass knuckle guard is tight in the hilt. The fish skin covered
or painted wood grip's twisted two strand wire is in excellent condition. The condition of the scabbard is described
above.
Without exception for its age and years
of use this is a first rate dirk with unknown origin.
OUR
UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within
three days of receipt in its original condition and packaging. Returns must be insured for their full value. All that is required
is a prior email authorization by us for the return. Unfortunately, no refund can be made for the cost of shipping, packaging
and handling unless we are at fault.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS WELCOME,
but eBay policy does not allow for knives to be sold overseas. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia,
Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany,
Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Rumania,
Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern
Caribbean.
SHIPPING & PACKING:
The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination, is an additional charge. You may email us to get
these costs. We price our very special packing and shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost
of packaging materials and handling.
THE
FINE PRINT: We take extra special care in shipping by FedEx Ground and require the item be insured for your protection
and ours. Shipping is an additional charge to the buyer, but we bill it honestly covering only our out-of-pocket expenses.
Payment should be made within 5 days. The preferred method is by PayPal. However, we take VISA, MASTERCARD, Money Orders,
and Personal Checks. If you pay by a personal check, expect a week delay for the item to clear before we ship. We ship worldwide,
but request that international customers contact us beforehand.
This represents
an outstanding example of an antique dirk with scabbard. Buy this magnificent collector's relic Now!
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