Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by UTICA Cutlery Co. with M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co French Helmets It is nicely stamped on

It is nicely stamped on the header with the manufacturer information fully legible:

577 caliber Snider short rifle

The set consists of the following:- Original WWII issue M1912 Mounted Swivel Holster

Blade Length: 6 3/4"

It is offered in good condition with signs of moderate use and some degradation from age

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by UTICA Cutlery Co. with M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co French Helmets It is nicely stamped onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service worn example of a WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, UTICA Cutlery Co.. With the marking on the blade, this is the more sought after "2nd Pattern", which was replaced quickly by the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in the correct M8 scabbard, which was updated during the war to the M8A1 standard. These fighting knives were preferred by