Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked 1943 Dated M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by Moose Co. Holsters & Cases Army using the model 1871

Army using the model 1871 and 1873 Colt revolvers

This was not a cap that spent the war in a depot

The temperature was - 40

and almost all of the characters can still be seen

The model M-71 was a single shot 11mm rifle

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked 1943 Dated M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by Moose Co. Holsters & Cases Army using the model 1871Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Imperial. With the marking on the blade, this is the more desirable "2nd Pattern", which was replaced quickly by the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in a correct 1943 dated M6 leather belt scabbard, which is in good shape. These fighting knives were a favorite of American infantry during World War Two