Vintage 1976–1980 VICTORINOX Champion C Swiss Army Knife Glass Magnifying Lens For Sale

Model: Victorinox Champion C (91mm Flagship Model)Estimated Production Era: 1976 – 1980Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition (Pre-owned, uncleaned, original)
The Victorinox Champion C is historically celebrated as the ultimate, top-of-the-line flagship model of the 91mm Officer Knife series. First introduced in 1973, the \"C\" variant revolutionized the Victorinox catalog by adding an entirely new precision tool layer containing the first-ever inline Phillips screwdriver and an 8x magnifying glass. This layer transformed the heavy-duty pocket knife from a traditional outdoor wood-and-metal tool into a technical multi-tool, making it the widest and most functional Swiss Army Knife available until it was superseded by the Victorinox SwissChamp in 1985Physical Specifications

• Length: 91 mm
• Layer Count: 7 layers
• Handle Material: Red Cellidor plastic scales

Dating & Authenticity Markers:

• Tang Stamps: Front stamp is a 4-line \"Victorinox Switzerland Stainless Rostfrei\" (with equal-sized \'V\'). Rear stamp features \"Officier Suisse\" with the Swiss Cross explicitly touching the tail of the crossbow
• Can Opener: Vintage blank profile with no \"PAT\" stamp (confirming a post-1972 build date).
• Back Layer: Features the iconic grooved/fluted corkscrew and an awl/reamer without a sewing eye hole (pre-1986 style). No multipurpose back hook or back chisel
• Magnifying Glass: Features the classic, heavy 8x glass optic housed in its original, solid gray plastic bezel
• Scissors: Held together by the highly adjustable flathead pivot screw assembly (1975–1992 era)

Complete Tool Listing:

1. Large Blade
2. Small Blade
3. 8x Magnifying Glass (Gray Housing)
4. Inline Phillips Screwdriver
5. Wood Saw
6. Metal File & Metal Saw
7. Fish Scaler & Hook Disgorger (with dual inch & cm Ruler)
8. Scissors (Screw-pivot type)
9. Can Opener
10. Small 3mm Screwdriver (on Can Opener)
11. Bottle Opener / Cap Lifter
12. Large 6mm Screwdriver (on Bottle Opener)
13. Wire Stripper / Bender Notch
14. Grooved 4-Turn Corkscrew
15. Reamer / Awl (No Eye)
16. Fine 2mm Technician Screwdriver
17. Key Ring (Liner-attached loop)
18. Tweezers (Scale tool)
19. Toothpick (Scale tool)

Item Condition: Excellent Vintage (Uncleaned)

• Scales/Handles: The red Cellidor handles are completely smooth. There is some minor, uniform color fading due to natural age and light exposure over the last 45+ years
• Blades & Tools:They have been left deliberately uncleaned to preserve the factory patina and original storage oil.
• Mechanics: The springs are incredibly tight, and every single tool retains its strong factory snap

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