Trephine, Conical Crown

This Civil War reproduction Trephine - Conical Crown is new. The trephine was used in operations of the skull to reduce fractures and also to relieve intercranial pressure due to hemorrhage. Acts like that of a drill. It has a limiting bayonet which can be see extending at the bottom of the drill. Approximately 5" long with a handle about 4".

Note, this instrument is for DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. It is not intended for actual use.