That is a possibility but I'd hold off on a final decree until any marks surface & a chamber cast is performed. I just don't believe an American would cobble together the Hirschfaenger/hunting knife in the lid of the case as an accouterment along w/ the brass tags. But alas it is possible. In all my hunting, I've yet to see a hunter in the U.S. of A. pull out a blade to neutralize wounded game, unless I was watching myself. Most want to shoot it again & leave an associated powder mark.

Cheers,

Raimey
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