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A SCARCE RUSSIAN ZLATOUST HUNTING KNIFE DAGGER

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Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $2,500 - $3,500

Buyer's premium: 25%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

A so-called "bear knife" made by the Tula Arms Factory with a forte featuring an etched Russian double-headed Imperial eagle with the following Cyrillic writing: "ZLATOUST ARMS FACTORY". The blade is double-edged with a small groove on both sides, the grip is of a checkered wood, crossguard, pommel and fittings are made of steel. Ca. late 19th century.

Dimensions: L: 14 5/8 in., (37 cm.)

Condition: Very good