Shooting Prize Hirschfanger by C&J – D1049
This listing is for an absolutely gorgeous shooting award prize, given for an event held during 1928. The stag grip is a massive section of horn which is laden with light and dark growth colors. The hilt components consisting of the pommel, ferrule, crossguard and clam shell have a rich darken black / blue oxidized finish, which projects a beautiful striking affect to this hilt. All of the components are tight and firm, save for a little wiggle to the separate clam shell piece. With this 17” eyepopping edged weapon is the excellent scabbard that it has been housed in. The sheath remains fairly straight, exhibiting just a slight bow. Hardly that much of a challenge considering this dagger is nearly 100 years old. All of the leather is in fine condition and perfectly sewn, while void of any dry rot, rips, tears, or stitching challenges. Like the hilt components, the upper and lower fittings have the same blued oxide process to their surfaces as well. The lower fitting is worn a little thin over nearly a century from the time from when this beauty was presented and no doubt proudly worn. At the top of the sheath is a unique frog that this scabbard came with. The longer leather accoutrement remains supple and all nicely sewn, with the proper green felt backing all intact. As shown in the photos and also which came with this hanger, is a period hunting / forestry knot that is laced on to the upper section of it. We finish up with the massive Hirschfanger style blade. And I’m telling you it is one sweet shiv! This blade remains perfectly straight, full length, void of any sharpening, tipping or cutting edge chips. There is a couple extremely minor specks of surface age, which are truly overshadowed by the killer hunting and forestry scenes acid etched panels shown on both sides of this blade. Additionally, the obverse declaring the 1st place winner and shooting master for this event held in 1928. On the reverse riccasso is the small shield logo, that being the trademark of the Clemen and Jung edged weapon firm. A one of a kind marksman award, and a sheer beauty in every sense of the word! Comes with high recommendations. $3495.00