A+ WWII US Survival Fighting Knife Collins #18 USA USMC V-44 Bowie Army Pilot For Sale

These original, American made bowie knives were packed in survival kits aboard US Army aircraft from pre-WWII and thru the war. They were made by several companies, Collins Co. being the first and most prolific maker.The Collins#18 knife was actually made from the late 1800s.They were also popularly appropriated as fighting knives by both marines and Army soldiers. This one is in used/carried condition.It\'s just under 14\" long w/a 9 1/4\" blade. It has lightsharpening andshows minor wear w/some very minor, peppery pitting andretaining most of the original bright finish.Collins marking as shown on the ricasso. Brass guard is has slight wiggle. Original, black composition grips,w/5 brass pins.The leather sheathis also excellent and someone added a keeper (these sheaths didn\'t come with one.Nice original set, US WW2 fighting knife. Thanks for looking, shipping will be 13.95 in the US.kw: UDT dagger, machete