I have been dealing in only Authentic 19th Century Native American for over 15 years. I can gaurantee you this is 100 % authentic!! no question about it!!!. I am a reputable dealer at the Western and Native American shows...
This says it all for me.
I'm starting the bid at $3500.00 which is a giveaway, I believe in the right hands this could bring upward of $25,000.
Yep, if you try to rob a bank with this thing, you might get $25,ooo.
The piece itself looks like machine-made, aged reenactor's replica [interpret it as you wish

]. I've seen these sold by the sutlers at Fort Ticonderoga. Took some photos as well.