Authentic WWII US M3 R. C. CO. 1943 TRENCH KNIFE Combat Knife W/ SCABBARD
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:194734 | Brand: R.C. CO. |
AUTHENTIC US M3 WWII 1943 TRENCH KNIFE COMBAT KNIFEUp for auction is a Used / Sold as is a WW2 US M3 fighting knife. The M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. The combat knife is in really nice original condition with no signs of wear. Light scratches on the blade appears to be from taking it out of the scabbard. This one is a second pattern where the year of manufacture was removed. The leather wrapped handle is in excel...lent condition. The grip, pommel, and guard are super tight with no wiggle. The scabbard is marked US M8 and is in excellent condition. This one is a must for any collection.Blade Length - 6.75"Handle Length - 4.75"Total Length - 12"Manufacturer: R.C. CO.Markings:US M3 R.C. CO. 1943 on the blade and has the ordnance symbol at the end of the handle.History: In 1943 many soldiers got a brand new shinny present called the M3 Fighting Knife or as it was commonly called the M3 Trench Knife. The original purpose of the M3 Trench Knife was to equip soldiers with a close combat weapon who were not equipped with a bayonet. This meant soldiers who were equipped with weapons such as submachine guns, BARs, M1 Carbines, and infantry support weapons. The intent behind this was to give these soldiers their own edged weapon for fighting. The first troops to receive these new M3’s were the Airborne, Mountain Rangers and Glider infantry units as well as the Army Air Corps.The M3 Trench Knife is very distinctive looking. It has a 6.75-inch spear point blade, which contains a 3.5-inch false edge. The handle is made from compressed, stacked leather washers, which comprise either 6 or 8 grooves. The cross guard and pommel are made of steel. It’s almost 12″ in length.During the short time the M3 Trench Knife was made (1943-1945), there were 3 distinct patterns. The first and early pattern had “US M3”, the manufacturer name, and the date 1943 printed on the blade (like the knife in this listing). The second pattern was similar to the first, but it omitted the date. The third pattern, which occurred sometime in 1944 removed the markings from the blade and placed them on the underside of the cross guard.SpecificationsManufacturer: R.C. CO>
Blade Length: 6.75 in.
Overall Length: 12 in.
Blade Finish: Steel
Blade Length: 6.75 in.
Overall Length: 12 in.
Blade Finish: Steel
