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WW2 CASE CUTLERY COMPANY V-44 SURVIVAL FIGHTING KNIFE IN HIGH CONDITION WITH CORRECT NM SCABBARD
Guns International #: 101403489 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Knives - Military US - Knives - Case
Seller's Information
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Seller: 1commando
Member Since: 11/8/19
First Name: John
Last Name: Fischer
State: California
Zip: 91387
Country: United States
Phone: (661) 347-9956
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 148
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Paypal, Cashiers Check, Postal Money Order
Description:
WW2 CASE CUTLERY COMPANY V-44 SURVIVAL FIGHTING KNIFE. These massive Bowie Style Blade knives were originally intended for U.S. Army Air Corp Bail-Out Kits. They quickly gained approval from fighting men on the ground, including USMC Divisions stationed in the Pacific Island Hopping Campaigns from 1942-1945, including Carlson's 2nd Marine Corp Raider Battalion that used the early Collins Cutlery Horn Handle V-44's. They later switched to the black molded handles as did Case Cutlery, Kinfolks Cutlery, and Western Cutlery. This superb example remains in Excellent++ condition. The factory only sharpened blade measures 9 5/16", it retains well over
80% of the original factory polish. There is age staining (NOT corrosion) along the razor sharp edge. If not for this staining the knife would be in near mint condition. The brass crossguard has it's original finish, and has not been buffed or polished. The black molded handle is mint with no chips, cracks, or dents! The correct original scabbard is near mint! No tears or damage. Most of these scabbards succumbed to "Jungle Rot" as they were exposed to the wet climate of the Pacific Islands. The humidity and damp climate was very harsh on anything canvas or leather. Especially the V-44 scabbard as they were rather thin. Overall, an undamaged original condition Case V-44 Fighting Knife. Mint examples now command $700-$800. Please see pictures on pages 136-137 from Cole's Book 3.
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