Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Utica with Shortened M6 Scabbard by MILSCO - Dated 1943 MP 34 so it cannot be opened

so it cannot be opened

all of the buttons and straps are intact

For more details please see Watts & White The Bayonet Book

flying B-17 No

which would prevent dirt and other items from entering the front of the launcher

Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Utica with Shortened M6 Scabbard by MILSCO - Dated 1943 MP 34 so it cannot be openedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Utica Cutlery Co. This is the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in a correct 1943 dated M6 leather belt scabbard, which has been shortened at the top and bottom. These fighting knives were preferred by American infantry during World War Two for hand to hand combat. This knife is later production, indicated