Lot of 5 Knives Including: Smith & Wesson Model 6010, MS USA, and Benchmark

Lot of five knives ranging in length from 8.75" to 10.5" in length with hilts composed of horn, laminated wood, brass, and synthetic materials. Three of the five share the same maker and are hand inscribed MS USA in electro-pen on the ricassos. Also included is one knife by BENCHMARK with matching leather sheath, and one Smith & Wesson model 6010 combat knife showing serial number 5791. The latter knife comes with its original box.

From the Collection of Vern Gregg

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Majority of the knives are in Very Good to Excellent condition with few light handling mars on the hilts and some stains, scratches, and scuffs to the sheathes. Smith & Wesson pattern knife shows two areas of light pitting on the blade that have been cleaned with the hilt otherwise showing few signs of handling. Sheath has some scratches and flaking to the finish. Box shows some oxidation forming to the metal corner clasps.

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