Original WWII U.S. Navy Theater Made Fighting Knife with Brass "Propeller" Crossguard Russian Machine Guns The M3 was an American

The M3 was an American

known as Other Ranks and date just post Queen Victoria

It comes complete with original wood transit chest measuring approximately 45" x 16 1/4" x 8"

The exterior may have been repainted when the insignia were added

What does seem clear is that the Pattern 1903 equipment wasn't very good

Original WWII U.S. Navy Theater Made Fighting Knife with Brass "Propeller" Crossguard Russian Machine Guns The M3 was an AmericanOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful WWII U. S. Navy "Theater Made" fighting knife, 11 3 8 inches in length, with an 6 1 2 inch steel spear point blade. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers, usually in the Pacific theater. The large capital ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and modifications to weapons and gear. Usually the blades were made from existing weapons or from steel