MADE IN ITALY INOXID 23cm Italian Swing Guard Pearlex Vintage automatic knife

MADE IN ITALY INOXID 23cm Italian Swing Guard Pearlex Vintage automatic knife made in the 1960s or 70s. The knife measures 22.8cm (9 inches) open and 4 15/16 inches closed with D stamped brass liners and nickel silver bolsters, guards, button & safety cap. The flat grind swedge blade is 98% or better with a lot of the original finish with light scratches and the ricasso is stamped MADE IN ITALY INOXID on the front and PATENT on the reverse. The Pearlex scales are in excellent condition with some light handling marks and Red Dot safety. The knife works well with blade tip deep and centered closed, strong snap and good lockup with less than 1/8" movement at the tip open. Does not rattle if shaken with blade open. EX condition.