For Sale --->Super Rare! WW2 PAL Blade Co US Army Marines M3 Trench Knife Blade Dated 1943
Knife Description -->This knife was manufactured by PAL Blade Company for use in World War 2 by the United States military. The overall length of the knife is 11 5/8\" and the blade measures 6 1/2\". This is one of the hardest to find M3 knives in existence! What makes it rare is the fact that the manufacturer\'s name and the year it was made is stamped on the blade of the knife. PAL was the first company to make M3 trench knives for the US Marine Corp and they are among the top 4 manufacturers who made the fewest. They only made 121,000 total M3 knives and of that amount, a very small percentage had the name and date stamped on the blade.
Scabbard Description -->There is NO scabbard with this knife.
Knife Condition -->This knife is in good to very good condition for its age and intended use. Everything on this knife is tight, from the pommel to the stacked leather handle to the guard. This, of and in itself is a rare trait given that these knives were used hard and subsequently developed loose parts over time. The bladestamping\'sare deep and very well preserved. The blade has been sharpened. There are scratches, light rust, and blemishes on the entire knife which are consistent with age, field carry and use.
Overall, this is a nice example of a very, very rare US Military fighting knife used in World War 2!
Shipping -->The quoted shipping rate applies to US shipping only. We will ship to all countries who allow US military artifacts, however the buyer will be charged the actual international shipping cost (with no mark up). If multiple items are purchased., the shipping rate will be reduced accordingly.
Thank you very much for your interest in our sale. Have a great day!, Mark
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