American Naval dirk?

alex8765 · 5th April 2019, 03:25 PM

Hi gents,
What do you think about this small dagger? Is it possible that this is early American Naval dirk?
Scabbard and crossguard is silver and handle is mother of pearl, 7-1/4" long overall. The reason why I’m asking because this shape of scabbard and crossguard was common for 1820-1840 small American Naval dirks.
Dirks with similar scabbards and crossguards are pictured in the book "Small Arms of the Sea Services" by Robert H. Rankin (see last picture).
Thanks in advance
Alex

5th April 2019, 03:25 PM	#1
alex8765 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 63	American Naval dirk? Hi gents, What do you think about this small dagger? Is it possible that this is early American Naval dirk? Scabbard and crossguard is silver and handle is mother of pearl, 7-1/4" long overall. The reason why I’m asking because this shape of scabbard and crossguard was common for 1820-1840 small American Naval dirks. Dirks with similar scabbards and crossguards are pictured in the book "Small Arms of the Sea Services" by Robert H. Rankin (see last picture). Thanks in advance Alex Attached Images