Original U.S. WWII USMC Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife with Original Leather Scabbard Japanese Ordnance when the switch was made

when the switch was made from aluminum to steel

the bolts spring is in fact housed inside the bolt handle

with original Italian Mediterranean campaign painted camouflage

but because of the huge demand in the US

and shared sacrifice

Original U.S. WWII USMC Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife with Original Leather Scabbard Japanese Ordnance when the switch was madeOriginal Items: Only one available. These types of knives are extremely rare on today's market, especially ones outfitted with an original WWII scabbard! Made by Collins & Co. of Hartford, Conn, this is a LEGITIMUS model No. 18 V 44 type Machete. This Bowie style knife measures 14 inches long overall, with a 9 1 8 inch clip point blade. Blade is 2 inches wide at the widest point. It is offered in excellent condition complete with leather sheath. The