Knives - Antique Knives, Collectible

Austrian Model 1853 Foot Artillery Short Sword manufactured from the period of 1853 to about 1862. Unmarked except for a "crown" on the back-edge near the hilt. Very well made. Steel cross-guard with tear-drop finials, bone grips; steel blade resembles a massive Bowie knife; fullered on right side, flat on left side (see images).
Overall length in scabbard is ~26-1/4"; overall length out of scabbard is ~24-3/4"; blade length is ~18-1/8".
Scabbard is black leather over wood body, steel throat and drag.
Good condition overall. Some rust is visible on the cross-guard, scabbard shows use and some rusting (see images).

Austrian Model 1853 Foot Artillery Short Sword manufactured from the period of 1853 to about 1862. Unmarked except for a "149" on right of cross-guard. Very well made. Steel cross-guard with tear-drop finials, wood grips; steel blade resembles a massive Bowie knife; fullered on right side, flat on left side (see images).
Overall length in scabbard is ~25-3/4"; overall length out of scabbard is ~24-3/4"; blade length is ~18-1/8".
Scabbard is black leather over wood body, steel throat and drag.
Good condition overall. Some rust is visible on the cross-guard, scabbard shows hard use and some rusting (see images).

Interesting conversion of an original British No.1 MkIII SMLE Rifle Bayonet, Pattern 1907. Conversion appears to be Japanese in style due to the shape of the blade tip (see images). Originally manufactured by Sanderson, various British proofs, mainly Enfield, on the ricasso (see images).
Overall length is ~16-3/4"; blade length is ~11-3/4". Wood two-piece grips with "bird's head" steel pommel (missing catch release mechanism; steel guard has been modified by removing the muzzle-ring; this is typical on bayonets converted to fighting knives).
From the Estate of Russ "Rusty" Cox, character actor (The Wind and the Lion, Broken Spur, The Sacketts, Rough Riders, On the Line).
Fair condition overall.
NOTE: No scabbard.

Interesting conversion of an original Chilean Model 1895 Mauser Bayonet, converted to a fighting knife (see images). Originally manufactured by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Company of Solingen, Germany (and so stamped on the ricasso).
Overall length in scabbard is ~15-1/2"; overall length out of scabbard is ~14-3/8"; blade length is ~9-1/2". Wood two-piece grips with rudimentary "bird's head" steel pommel (missing catch release mechanism; steel guard has been modified by removing the muzzle-ring; this is typical on bayonets converted to fighting knives).
From the Estate of Russ "Rusty" Cox, character actor (The Wind and the Lion, Broken Spur, The Sacketts, Rough Riders, On the Line).
Fair to good condition overall.

German M1871 brass-handled bayonet modified into a trench/fighting knife; appears to be a period conversion.
Hilt grip is solid cast-brass, steel cross-guard and attaching mechanism.
Overall length is ~11-7/8"; blade length is ~6-3/4".
Fair to good condition considering the alterations. Blade has been shortened, upper and lower quillons (swept portions) removed, muzzle-ring remains intact.
NOTE: No scabbard.

This is an Indian Katar Dagger, the push-dagger of the Indian sub-continent. These were used to punch through light armor using the force of the arm and upper body.
Overall length is ~17-5/8"; blade length is ~10-1/2".
Good overall condition.