Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard - Crossguard Marked Version Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage turned into a memento of

turned into a memento of a soldier's service during WWII

this Cannon is offered with a copy of DUDLEY POPE'S 1965 book GUNS to provide historical context for the item

Due to the great shortage of parts the Turkish contract featured many early Vickers traits such as a WW1 "flat nosed" muzzle booster and many of the components bear the very early "V

and Germany in extreme winter conditions

most likely purchased to commemorate graduation from NSDAP German SS Officer Candidate school

Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard - Crossguard Marked Version Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage turned into a memento ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII period Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the very scarce maker, Kinfolks, Inc., and contained in an original M8 Scabbard. Of the 2,590,240 ordered by the U. S. Government, Kinfolks produced only 119,702, and was definitely one of the minor contractors. The company still exists today, producing fine cutlery. This knife is later production, indicated by the maker information being