Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-8 "KA-BAR" Style Fighting Knife with Correct Leather Scabbard Bira Gun 44-40 model 1873 Winchester repeaters

44-40 model 1873 Winchester repeaters that we have had

The stinrgray skin (SA-ME) grip is fully intact

the entire system weighed 126lbs which required multiple crew to tote the various major components about - a typical crew numbered four

It is also marked with serial number BM-09392 in on the bottom of the cocking handle

The handle is in great shape

Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-8 "KA-BAR" Style Fighting Knife with Correct Leather Scabbard Bira Gun 44-40 model 1873 Winchester repeatersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine WWII Western G 46 8 fighting knife, offered in very nice condition, complete with its original leather scabbard. It is sometimes called the "8 Fighter", and there were also 4 and 6 inch blade versions of the G46. This knife was developed during WW2 by Western Cutlery of Boulder Colorado, who hoped to sell it to the Marine Corps to fill their need for a fighting utility knife. Unfortunately the knife