Original U.S. WWII M3 CASE Fighting Knife with M8 Scabbard

Description: Original U.S. WWII M3 CASE Fighting Knife with M8 Scabbard - Early Blade Marked Version A very nice WWII period Mark 3 U.S. fighting knife with the blade deeply stamped, U.S. M3 CASE. The blade displays use and age. The handle and stacked leather grip are in good condition. The original scabbard is marked, U.S. M8 B.M. CO and in period used condition.This is the earlier scarce blade-marked version rather than guard-marked example. The M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. However, it was particularly designed for use by elite or 'shock' forces in need of a close-combat knife such as airborne troops and Army Rangers, and these units received priority for the M3 at the start of production. As more M3 knives became available in 1943 and 1944, the knife was issued to other soldiers such as Army Air Corps crewmen and soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet, including soldiers issued the M1 Carbine or submachine gun. Please ensure you review all photos and use the photos as an extension of this description. We understand this isn’t just a knife but a collector’s item. This knife will come securely packaged in a box, not an envelope. Feel free to visit and follow our store for more vintage/collectible knives. We add new vintage/collectible knives every week.

Price: 299.99 USD

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

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