ETHAN 1953 23cm Italian Picklock Black & Yellow horn 1950s vintage automatic knife

Vintage ETHAN 1953 23cm Italian Picklock Black & yellow horn 1950s automatic knife measures 22.7cm (9 inches) open and 4 7/8 inches closed with D stamped liners and nickel silver bolsters, button and safety cap. The bayonet blade is 98% full, or better and shiny with some light scratches and the ricasso is stamped ETHAN 1953 ITALY. The buffalo horn scales were professionally replaced with black & yellow horn and it has a red dot safety. The knife works well with blade tip deep and centered in the well, strong snap and excellent lockup with just a hint of movement side to side at the tip. Does not rattle if shaken with blade open. Safety works. EX condition.