Vintage Italian OTF Trapdoor automatic switchblade knife made in maniago italy in 1962-1963,this is the second model made With wire tensioner added for trapdoor, this knife was recently found in attic of old warehouse where these were made back in 1962 or 63 in Maniago Italy, this is the Brazilian cow-horn handled model with chrome plated brass frame , brass pins secure the brazilian horn handles with a crack on top handle (see pics) , 8-1/4" in open position , stainless steel blade stamped ( C.JUL HERBERTZ IMPORT) on front tang and ( Patent Rostfrei) on back tang, original red dot safety , nickel/silver button with a flat spot on top, nickel/silver safety cap,lite scratches here and there but expected for a knife 60 years old,everything works as intended. these work by pointing downwards push button blade will eject automatically, to close turn knife upwards push button blade will fall back into handle then use trapdoor to push blade down to cock it for next firing. knife is in "as found" condition never cleaned or polished, 60+ years of patina ,strong spring on this one , being sold "as is" , any questions please ask.

this same model knife is being sold on other sites for 1000 dollars get your here much much cheaper.  

Item # 94630