BEGON INOX COULTEAU AUTOMATIQUE 21cm French Black switchblade knife

Vintage BEGON INOX SYSTEME D'OUVERT BREVETE 21cm French Bo/Bc Black switchblade knife made in France 1960s or 70s. This beautiful French automatic measures 20.8cm (8 3/16 inches) open and 4 5/8 inches closed with brass liners and German silver bolsters, button, rocker arm and lanyard ring. The bayonet style blade is 100% full with original factory finish and the ricasso is stamped BEGON INOX and the rocker arm (button) is stamped SYSTEME D'OUVERT BREVETE. The Black synthetic scales are in very excellent condition. The knife functions like new with blade tip centered & below the liners closed, strong snap and TIGHT lockup open. The button slides down a bit which acts as a safety by catching on the scale when engaged. Safety works fine. EX+ condition!