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Lot of 2 USMC Fighting Knives

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Lot of 2 USMC Fighting Knives
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Lot of Two (2) USMC Fighting Knives, by Camillus & KA-BAR: 1.) Mfg'd by KA-BAR, marked on ricasso ''KA-BAR/OLEAN, N.Y.'' and reverse marked ''USMC''; rectangular tang, with pinned thin butt and nine-rivet leather sheath. 2.) Mfg'd by Camillus, marked on ricasso ''USMC'', reverse marked ''CAMILLUS, N.Y.''; thick peened pommel with nine staple leather sheath. Both knives with 7'' blades, 12'' & 12-1/8 '' overall, with five-groove stacked leather washer handles. Condition to both is excellent. Blades retain approx. 97% lightly thinning post-war blue, stacked leather washers with light marks from handling; handles and pommels remain tight. Leather sheath with moderate scuffs, scratches and discoloration; stitching and seams remain tight. Est.: $200-$300/lot.