Vintage Gustav Branner Italian Switchblade

This is a Vintage Gustav Branner (Gustav Branner, Stahlwarenfabrikation und Großhandel, Konstanz)Switchblade. These knives were made in the area of Maniago and elsewhere in small shops and labeled with the famous GB head with knife in the teeth makers mark. The 3 3/8" blade is in near excellent condition, locks up tight with a minimal wobble. This has outstanding pearl-essence scales / handles, nickel bolsters and brass liners all in near excellent condition. The spring on this knife is very strong and it takes a few times to master it. The only blemish is on the spring end that locks the blade, it has some oxidation. Please see photo's for finer details.   PLEASE BE AWARE OF YOUR STATE LAWS BEFORE BIDDING.  THIS IS AN AUTO KNIFE/SWITCHBLADE