SCHRADE WALDEN shortened Scout Jigged bone vintage automatic knife

SCHRADE WALDEN shortened Scout Jigged bone vintage automatic knife made in 1940s or 50s in Walden, NY. This knife has been altered from its factory form and has been shortened slightly and had the handles (scales) replaced with jigged bone (originally black synthetic). The knife measures 6 3/8 inches open and 3 3/4 inches closed with brass liners and steel bolsters and nickel silver button & safety. The clip blade has been shortened to match the frame with lots of scratches and some light pitting and the tang is stamped SCHRADE WALDEN NY USA. The jigged bone scales are in good condition and look nice on the knife. The knife works well with blade tip deep and centered closed, opens fully with fair lockup with about 3/16 inches up and down at the tip. Rattles if shaken with blade open. Safety works. VG condition.