Camillus Fighting Knife - Marine - SOLD -, WW2 Case Stiletto w/Rare V42-Type Long Sheath - Fighting Knife. The bottom section is enforced with an extra section of leather attached via four large rivets. Still others say the knife was designed for and used by U.S. special operatives during World War II. We've beat this dead horse. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. Everything from airplanes, tanks, guns, and ammunition were needed to make sure that soldiers were equipped with the right tools. Leather grip is tight but has been painted red in the slots. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. This is an M3 fighting knife. You have entered an incorrect email address! Tags:
WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. Leather grip shows some wear but is tight. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943.
VINTAGE KINFOLKS FIGHTING Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5" - $162.64. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. While some are very rare, such as the L-76, L-77, Bushman and USMC parachutist knives, several examples are more ubiquitous. 2017 eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! During the Second World War, Kinfolks produced a variety of edged weapons for the US government, including knives and bayonets. WW2 era RH PAL 36 fighting knife. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. Leather sheath is initialed "W.S." This sheath is also correct for all post-war U.S. bayonets including the M4, M5, M6, and M7. Blade is marked with the Waffenamt marking of an eagle over the number 5. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. The Western Cutlery knives (known as the W-49 Bowie) are the scarcest of the "V-44s", with the Kinfolks produced knives being the next rarest variant. You must be logged in to contact sellers. Grip is real nice with no damage. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee [4], After the Ordnance Department began developing a proprietary bayonet for use on the M1 carbine, it was realized that the new carbine bayonet, which already incorporated the M3 blade design and leather-wrap grip, could also replace the M3 in service in a secondary role as a fighting knife. Estimate $75 - $150 Nov 18, 2017. The first two used the horn grip scales, initially secure by brass rivets as noted and the only difference between them was the type of blade stamping identifying the knife and the maker. The original scabbard is marked, U.S. M8 B.M. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. As issued, the blade's secondary or false edge was intentionally sharpened and beveled for only a portion of its length, leaving an unsharpened spine on the top of the blade in an effort to stiffen the relatively narrow blade. The rare Western produced V-44s were a simplified version of the 3, The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in about, Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II era, World Wars - Military (Other than edged weapons), Rare & Fine Kninfolks V-44 WWII Era Survival Knife, Exceptional National Armory Brown Springfield Model 1822 (1816 Type II) Flintlock Musket, Extremely Scarce and Fine Suhl 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Christian Funk, Rare Percussion Sharps Carbine and Rifle Combination Tool. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The prototype for what became the M3 was evaluated in December 1942 by the civilian board of directors of the Smaller War Plants Corporation Board (SWPC)[13] against another competing design, the US Marine Corps' KA-BAR fighting utility knife. Hi, I am selling these knives on ebay, Please contact me if you need to see further pictures before passing judgement and I'll be more than happy to send them. DESCRIPTION: Antique WWII Italian Model 39 Special Forces fighting knife; Features iron scabbard with riveted belt loop and wood handle with three rivets. I have a few more vintage American-made knives, as well as WW2 era combat knives and bayonets, scarce WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives from other countries available for sale please take a look in our Militariasection. The original models said to originate from Sheffield in England first came onto the screen in the late 1600s or early 1700s. 12/21/20 - This is a fairly scarce US M3 fighting knife made by Kinfolks Inc. Only about 135,000 of these knives were made, being the 5th scarcest m3 manufacturer. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. Bayonet-knife for use on the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. The initials "IJ" are scribed into the scabbard. The blade shows a moderate amount of freckled surface oxidation and some tiny flecks of minor pinpricking scattered here and there. The leather handle shows wear, dents and scratches. CO and in very good condition withno major defects to note. My only intent was to have a determination regarding the authenticity as a WW2 Blade dated Kinfolks M3, with the goal of further education for the collector community here. The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. The knife is about 9-5/8 / 24.4 cm overall; fullered blade is about 5 /12.7 cm long; it is very sharp still; the tip is intact. .
Overlooked Military Surplus -- WWII US Field Gear Thumbnail Display Stacked leather washers handle with red and black fiber spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. There are a significant number of different varietiessome historians say as many as 42. WWII CASE US M3 FIGHTING KNIFE & USM8 SHEATH, ALL . The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife.
V-44, Pick-Up will be 1 WEEK ONLY. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Handle feels like it is lead filled which helps to balance the knife. and "W. Sinnreich". Scabbard is nice with no damage. Only purchases on eBay are covered by the eBay purchase protection programs. Note there is no line of white on the blade. WWII US Fighting Bowie Knife Cattaraugus 225Q USA USMC Army (#394437099572) a***k (69) - Feedback left by buyer a***k (69). Please note the absence of a condition report does n, WWII era USMC KA-BAR fighting knife with sheath. June 20th through June 24th. We have to look out for each other, and the newer collectors. The knife has the cast brass barbell shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. Learn more about account protection.
US M3 Fighting Knife - Kinfolks | Legacy Collectibles SKIP. The Collins made variant was initially produced with horn grip scales that were secured by brass rivets and had a brass cross guard with lobe shaped finials at the end that almost resembled a bar bell. Nice genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufactured by Kinfolks, hallmarked on blade and featuring the Ordnance Department flaming bomb stamped on pommel. Blade measures 8 inches in length. Scabbard also shows paint spray. After U.S. Army ordnance began developing a proprietary bayonet for use on the M1 carbine, it was realized that the new carbine bayonet, which already incorporated the M3 blade design and leather-wrap grip, could also replace the M3 in service in a secondary role as a fighting knife. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. Bayonet - Scarce, WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife, WW2 U.S.M.C. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. Originally there were supposed to be eight grooves, but some companies generally used to six to seven. Leather handle shows some dents to both sides. The leather scabbard shows wear. Blade is maker marked at Ricasso : A.F.H. Waterman Co.) fighting knife; scarce 7.5-inch blade type, original scabbard, WW2 era Camillus official-issue US Coast Guard 1944 USCG knife, rosewood handles, orig shackle; scarce type. 100% OF OUR PROFITS ARE DONATED for purchases of the much-needed cold-weather clothing, medkits, and other field gear for individual units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. Grips are nice with no damage. Scabbard shows evidence of once having a camouflage paint applied. An extremely scarce sub-variant of the Western knife used brass for the rivets and crossguard. The original knife was the, The survival machete has been known by collectors as the, The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. Kninfolks, Crossguard is marked : U.S.M.C.
Blade Dated Kinfolks M3 Fighting Knife | Legacy Collectibles The M3 trench knife was developed as a replacement for the World War I-era U.S. Mark I trench knife, primarily to conserve strategic metal resources. Please see our. CIRCA: Early - Mid 20th, WWII USMC Unites States Marine Corps Fighting Knife Ka-Bar Early This Particular Knife has been featured in the Michael W. Silvey Book Knives of the United States Military World War II Blade Stamped U, LEATHER SCABBARD. $240.00. with flaming bomb. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. They were issued with leather scabbards, which had a long leather belt loop and amazingly did not include a handle retaining snap strap except on the scabbards provided with the knives delivered by Western Cutlery. With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . [4][2][5] This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. Free shipping for many products!
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