Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked 1943 Dated M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by Moose Co. Holsters & Cases Both are serial number marked

Both are serial number marked on the crossguards

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

The temperature was - 40

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

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Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked 1943 Dated M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by Moose Co. Holsters & Cases Both are serial number markedOriginal 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