Help ID This Old Type

[Rockytop]

Can anyone help me positively identify this Old Type? I know it's a single ring, from maybe the 20's? It has a serial number under the blade plate that reads: N177008. It is kind of staggered, is this unusual? I can make out some of the lettering on the band at the bottom of the handle. It reads: Nov 15, and either D4 or 04. There are no cracks in the handle, which I believe is unusual. The only real flaws are the end teeth on one end are bent in.

Any info or comments would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Oldguy]

1920 Single Ring.
Staggered numbers are normal.
No cracks in the SR handle is normal also.

Len

 

[AsylumGuido]

1920 Single Ring.
Staggered numbers are normal.
No cracks in the SR handle is normal also.

Len

That's right. Cracked handles were a problem encountered with the low priced ball end pocket editions of the WWI and later era. The standard handles did not have this as a significant problem at all.

 

[T Rick]

Very nice looking piece. I have a soft spot for these. And the Patent date is Nov. 15, 04, which should appear on all US made Single Rings from 1906 to 1921).