USMC KA BAR
- Ridgegrass
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USMC KA BAR
Got this today. Not in my wheel-house. Hoping it's legit. Sheath legit. WWII? Not in bad shape, Use evident but not abused. Iron guard and pommel, snap replaced, no good.(Were they steel or brass? ) Any info appreciated. J.O'.
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Rockingkj
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Re: USMC KA BAR
Looks like a honest WW 2 Mark 2 to me. I recall the sheaths with staples being early WW 2 , later sheaths had rivets.
You can always get more money, good old knives are hard to find.
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Re: USMC KA BAR
Thanks RJ. Gunsil agrees, 1943. I got lucky, found it in a pawn shop, had a feeling, and took a chance. Its a nice one.
J.O'.
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2CIMI
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Re: USMC KA BAR
Hello, I'm glad to manage the registration. I'm Czech so my English is not that perfect.
I bought a knife, Camillus N.Y. U.S.M.C., but the point of the blade is different. Do someone know where it belongs to? Date of production or some other informations?
I bought a knife, Camillus N.Y. U.S.M.C., but the point of the blade is different. Do someone know where it belongs to? Date of production or some other informations?
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knife7knut
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Re: USMC KA BAR
Welcome to the forums 2CIMI. Your knife appears to be a world war 2 era MK2 made by Camillus for the U.S. government. There were many companies that made that style of knife and all are collectible. If you search this forum for the words. "MK II " or " KA-BAR" you will find examples of them. WELCOME ABOARD!
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Re: USMC KA BAR
2CIMI also has this knife (A CAMILLUS, NOT A KA-BAR) posted here:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 5#p1210745
Try here for information:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... hp?t=19521
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 5#p1210745
Try here for information:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... hp?t=19521
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