Original WWII WW2 US Army M3 Camillus Fighting Knife & M8 Sheath Paratrooper For Sale
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Original WWII WW2 US Army M3 Camillus Fighting Knife & M8 Sheath Paratrooper :
$250
Up for sale is an ORIGINAL WWII US Army Paratrooper M3 (M-3) Camillus fighting knife (2nd model)with an M8 (M-8) sheath and leg straps. Blade is marked "US M3 CAMILLUS" and measures approximately 6.5" long. Guard to false edge measures 3 5/16" long. Blade has been sharpened but retains much of the original blueing. Top of pommel stamped with the US Ordnance "flaming bomb" symbol. Pommel is correct and has two pins. Crossguard is unmarked, as this is the 2nd model. Brown leather washer handle is in excellent condition and displays 8 grooves.
Sheath is in near mint condition and is marked "U.S. M8 B.M. CO" on the front of the steel throat. Sheath is made of olive drab fiberglass body.
Top strap that secures the handle of the knife is of OD No. 3 shade and features brass snaps. Sheath strap and leg strap are of OD No. 7 shade and feature black coated steel hardware.
I am the third owner of this knife. The gentleman who owned it before me acquired it directly from the veteran, whom was in the 101st Airborne Division during World War Two.
This is a great chance to own a rare knife. It's a real piece of history and will be a great addition to any serious collector's treasures.
