Inox PATENT 16cm Italian Swing Guard Stag 1960s vintage automatic knife

Vintage Inox PATENT 16cm Italian Swing Guard Stag automatic knife made in Italy in the 1960s or 70s. This rare size swinger measures 16cm (6.25 inches) open and 3.5 inches closed with D stamped brass liners and nickel silver bolsters, guards, button & safety cap. The swedge blade is stamped Inox on the ricasso and PATENT on the reverse. The genuine stag handles (scales) are in excellent condition and although not matched, both sides are very attractive. The knife works great with blade tip below liners closed, strong snap and excellent lockup open. No rattle if shaken with blade open. Safety works. EX+ condition.