Tight as a drum, sharp. Three line; Marble's / Gladstone, / Mich. Stamp, is strong and clearly legible.
Serif on the letter'A' in M A RBLE'S , large round aluminum pommel along with the large brass nut. And deep ricasso, date this knife to the earliest, small MARBLE'S. Period of 1912 - 1917. Would make a choice addition to most any collection.
Please check out my other listings for more great blades. The item "1912-1917 Vintage Marble's MSA Rare 8 Bowie 2nd Marble's Stamp Excellent Plus" is in sale since Thursday, March 12, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Vintage Fixed Blade Knives\Factory Manufactured".
The seller is "condor43512" and is located in Westfield, Iowa. This item can be shipped worldwide.