Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Lanchester SMG which amazingly still functions

which amazingly still functions

it saw further service

Dating to the early 1800 this fabulous Cossack Flintlock Pistol of classic design is a fine  example

The diamond celluloid sweat shield on the top is completely missing

aiding the drive across the Rhine and into Germany

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard Lanchester SMG which amazingly still functionsOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a great example of a scarce WWII Issue OSS Smatchet, or Heavy fighting knife. These measure 16. 5 inches (42 cm) in overall length, with a heavy 11 inch blade. It was designed by William E. Fairbairn during World War II, who also helped design the Sykes Fairbairn commando dagger. According to Fairbairn, the Smatchet was an ideal close combat weapon for those not armed with a rifle and bayonet: The