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ARTIFACT:
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This is a great old circa 1900 lead-loaded "sap" self-defense weapon, used widely at the time by police officers. Part of the weapon's body is covered with woven leather, and a lanyard is attached at the non-"business" end. It would be hard to improve upon this example: it is in wonderful, supple condition.
VINTAGE:Circa 1900.
SIZE:Approximately 8-1/2" in length (not including 8-1/4" strap drop) and 1-3/8" across "business" end.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Leather, lead-loaded.
ATTACHMENT:Strap.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an old police and law enforcement gear collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MFJX14 LAGEX7/14
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The sap is in wonderful, supple condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.