Antique Pyramidal Cutting Trocar

A variation of this type of instrument is used daily to access and drain collections of fluid or gas in medical, veterinary, or embalming procedures by using the pointed end to push the instrument into the abdominal cavity, retract the point to the rear of the instrument and allow the fluid/gas to drain or be suctioned out of the bulbous side-tube.
Length is 5-3/4"
Fully Extended, Length is 9-3/4"
Trocar is not sterilized
Light pitting is visible on outer tube (Cannula) and inner rod--see photos

As always, please view the photographs to verify for yourself the quality and condition of the item and ask questions before you buy.  Thanks!