US M1880 Springfield Hunting Knife

Antique U.S. Model 1880 Hunting Knife/Tool manufactured by the Springfield Armory — complete with its leather scabbard. This rare knife was designed for U.S. soldiers in the late 19th century as a combination camp, hunting, and field tool, making it one of the most iconic and collectible American military knives of the period.

Model: U.S. Model 1880 Hunting Knife

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory, Massachusetts, USA

Date of Manufacture: Circa 1880s

Blade:Single-edged steel blade with flat spine — marked with "U.S. SPRINGFIELD" on ricasso

Handle: Solid walnut grips

Scabbard: Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip; retaining strap intact

Condition: Very good antique condition; signs of honest age and patina. Blade shows some wear consistent with age

The Model 1880 Hunting Knife was issued in limited numbers for field and camp use between the Indian Wars and early Spanish-American War periods. Due to low production and hard field service, examples with scabbards are very scarce today.