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Scarce Blade mkd ''U.S. M3 R.C. Co.'' Trench Knife

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Scarce Blade mkd ''U.S. M3 R.C. Co.'' Trench Knife
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Scarce Blade marked ''U.S. M3 R.C. Co. (Robeson Cutlery Co.)'' Trench Knife, in leather U.S. M6 scabbard by Milsco/1943. Grooved leather washer handle with blue blade. Brown leather scabbard which has been field modified for standard belt loop carry, with steel riveted reinforcing plate and nylon para-cord type leg thong. Robesons are considered one of the rarest makers with only 36,575 units produced. Knife is unique in that top of angled portion of crossguard is stamped with Ordnance wheel. Condition is very good retaining approx. 40% blue with thinning and toning and losses from sharpening and minor to just moderate pitting. Grips show bruises and oil staining, with thinning and minor discoloration to blue pommel. Scabbard shows somewhat extensive field modifications and is adapted to fit the standard uniform belt, remaining in fair to good condition with moderate general dark toning to leather, as well as similar patination to steel reinforcement square. Est.: $500-$750.