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5 WWII FIGHTING KNIVES.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
5 WWII FIGHTING KNIVES.
1) Overall length: 12 1/4". Blade length: 7". This is a classic USMC MK-2 KA-BAR fighting knife. Darkened clipped point single fullered blade marked “USMC” at the ricasso on one side & “KA-BAR OLEAN, N.Y.”. Stacked leather washer grip. Iron pommel & crossguard. Brown leather sheath. CONDITION: light overall wear. 2) Overall length: 12 1/4". Blade length: 7". This is a classic USMC MK-2 KA-BAR fighting knife. Darkened clipped point single fullered blade marked “USMC” at the ricasso on one side & “KA-BAR OLEAN, N.Y.”. Stacked leather washer grip. Iron pommel & crossguard. Brown leather sheath marked on the reverse “Lt. S. SAPERSTEIN”. CONDITION: light overall wear. 3) Overall length: 13 3/4". Blade length: 8 1/4". Blade has a 3 1/2" false edge. Blade bears a “US” stamp at the ricasso. Elliptical iron crossguard. Antler grip w/ drilled hole for a lanyard. Brown leather sheath. CONDITION: overall light wear. 4) Overall length: 11 1/2". Blade length: 6 3/4". Plain spear point blade. Brass crossguard & pommel. Stacked plastic washer grip utilizing orange, clear, black & brass rings. Brown leather sheath. CONDITION: overall light wear. 5) Overall length: 11 1/2". Blade length: 7 3/8". Plain blade w/ 2 1/2" clip point. Steel crosssguard. Stacked plastic & composite washer grip utilizing multicolored plastic rings. There is an iron nut at the pommel. Plain brown leather scabbard. CONDITION: overall light wear. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (02-14867(5)/BF). $600-800.