Description: "US M3 CASE " Fighting Knife w/ US M8 "B.M.CO."-"SHORTY" Scabbard The knife has "US M3 CASE" stamped on the Blade. This is the "SHORTY" M8 B.M.CO. Scabbard (no hook) The "Collectable Belt configuration" The scabbard throat is stamped "US M8" on the throat along with the mfg. initials "B.M.CO." (Beckwith Manufacturing Co.) & includes the leather leg strap. A very faint "BN1/8" stamped under scabbard crossguard ear. A very faint Ordinance symbol is on the pommel. The M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. However, it was particularly designed for use by forces in need of a close combat knife, such as Airborne Units and Army Rangers, so these units received priority for the M3 at the start of production.Note: The M8 scabbard manufactured later in WWII added the wire hook. Approximate M3 Case Trench Knife production (1943–44) by the W.R. CASE & SONS CO. was only 300,465 A Great Find and addition to your collection!
Price: 900 USD
Location: Paeonian Springs, Virginia
End Time: 2023-11-20T20:07:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: W.R. CASE & SONS CO.
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Featured Refinements: M3 Fighting Knife
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
