This is a scarce, authentic V-44 No.18 Collins & Co. Legitimus WWII Bowie Fighting Knife/Machete; it is an early model with the arm lifting a hammer to the sky under the Collins & Co. name, Legitimus below the arm symbol, made in U.S.A., No.18 all on blade; blade is steel, has 2 parallel groved lines on blade spine and is 9 3/8"L; OAL 13 7/8"; hilt or guard is solid brass with 2 lugs; handle material is green horn (black) with brass pins; leather scabbard is embossed with scrolled designs and has Collins & Co., raised arm w/hammer, Legitimus stamp with 13 below stamp.

The knife is in excellent condition considering it's age; blade has no nicks and no other damage to the knife; it has never been cleaned or sharpened while in my ownership for over 30 years and was originally purchased for its great value from a historical perspective. 

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For Sale By: Cosgrove Cutlery

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