A rare and very fine, example of the earliest form in keeping with the peculiarities of the first model of 1877 as described by Aubens: Das fig. 583

• Early sigmoid pattern with the traction rods following the curveof the shank and handle.
• Parallel branches with a compression screw.
• Horn covered handles with lock.

Unplated with grooved horn handles, marked: “COLLIN & CIE - A PARIS - PAR BREVET - D’INV.S.G.D.G. -78