WWII US M3 Fighting Knife (Early Blade Stamped Model)

An early blade stamped US M3 fighting knife manufactured by the Imperial company and housed in the correct early M8 green plastic scabbard, the full length blade has not been over sharpened and now retains an age related patina, the cross guard remains tight with no movement.
The leather washer grip is also firm with no shrinkage and definitely has that `been there' appearance from usage, the pommel bears the Frankford Arsenal flaming grenade stamp.
The plastic M8 scabbard is in very good used condition and bears the makers stamp of B M & Co on the metal throat, the webbing is also in good order along with the working popper.
The blade stamped M3`s were in production for a limited period only (months) due to the deep stamping weakening the blade strength so all makers details etc were transferred to the cross guard.
Sorry UK Sale ONLY and Proof of age will be required (18+)

Code: 50691