Our Price: $275.00

Antique PRESTO Fishtail Switchblade w/Gray Swirl Celluloid
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 Vintage Early PRESTO American Made "Fishtail" Pattern Switchblade with Gray Swirl Celluloid Handles!

 Vintage PRESTO switchblade (referred to as a "Fishtail" Pattern because of the shape of the handle), and made from 1929 to 1956, this one features outstanding Gray Swirl Celluloid Handles.  (Gray/Blue with swirls of white streaks!)  No rivet cracks! Nickel Silver pins!

Tang is marked "PRESTO PAT. JAN 30-40, MADE IN U.S.A.". Back side of tang is marked "G SCHRADE B'PORT, CT" .  Clip point blade measures 3 1/4". Measures 4" closed. Overall is 7 1/4".

Safety works perfectly. Blade seats deep in the handle. Action is superb and positive. (Blade has excellent lockup with only very minimal up and down movement in the open position.) Brass Liners. Blade has obvious staining and pitting. Carbon Steel Blade is razor sharp. Overall very good to condition. Nice example! Includes a custom zippered pouch.

Overall Length:7 1/4"
Blade Length:3 1/4"
Blade Material:Carbon Steel
Handle Material:Gray Swirl Celluloid
Lock Type:Button
Safety:Yes
Liner(s):Brass
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