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Interesting Numbered Wilkinson Second Pattern F-S Fighting Knife

This is an interesting find and with the possibility of further research! A well used but not abused Wilkinson Second Pattern F-S with part scabbard remaining. This is a private purchase knife that show both the standard W-S and F-S etching panels but what makes this example interesting is the addition of some period stamped numbers on the cross-guard. I have seen other example like this and believe the most likely reason for this is that the original owner applied the last four digits of his service number in an attempt to make sure no one stole his knife. In this case the numbers are not totally clear but to my eyes it looks like ‘6853’ (?). Overall the knife is very solid and honest, show some old staining to the blade which shows a length of 6 3/8” with both etching just visible. A honest Wilkie that has certainly been carried and used and with the addition of what is possibly some service numbers, perhaps a rare opportunity for research.

Price: $840

Items Code: #00811

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