For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. The field ambulance was posted next to an American air base in New Guinea. The ricasso is nicely marked. Where the "Marine Raider Bowie" name comes from is that when the 1st Marine Raider Battalion was stood up in 1942 one of the items of equipment was approximately 750 #18 Pequeno Machetes. . 13 watching. While the designation may not be accurate, it has become a collectors term of convenience and I will use it as well, as most knife collectors know exactly what you are talking about when you say V-44. These are the actual photos. AAPK Tips and Tricks -- An Illustrated FAQ Forum on Steriods, Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days, Cattaraugus Cutlery Collector's Forum, Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum, Robeson Cutlery Company Collector's Forum, Schatt & Morgan Knife Collector's Forum, Knife Related Creation, Modification, And Restoration Forums. This why I believe the No.18 with sword stamp and No.216 handle is a commercially supplied pattern. Glad to see people using the correct term for this machete, I used the V44 designation on another forum and I got "jumped on" for using that term for a machete, most people thought it was a large Bowie type knife. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Will send close ups if requested. v44 knife for sale | eBay Clear difference between cutting down a bush in front of you or a threat. Very good shape for age and typical climates the weapon may have been in. Fax: (713) 781-6407. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Keep in mind: shipping carrier delays or placing an order on a weekend or holiday may push this date. Price: $595.00. The knife itself . This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Active Listings: 6602. Etsy Purchase Protection: Following the declaration of war in December 1941 emergency procurement were made to include the procurement of 9 inch machetes theCollins #18 being one manufacture. Knives and archive of Theodore Fortin USMCR 3rd Medical Battalion and Indianapolis Police Officer. Us Wwii Collins V-44 Fighting Knife With Original Collins Sheath They were issued with leather scabbards, which had a long leather belt loop and amazingly did not include a handle retaining snap strap except on the scabbards provided with the knives delivered by Western Cutlery. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Etsy offsets carbon emissions from shipping and packaging on this purchase. These 9 inch machetes were either issued/distributed to personnel or the more popular statement they were pilfered. The #18 procured by the AAC for emergency kits in the 1930's were modified, very distinguishable from the one you posted. Made by Collins & Co. of Hartford, Conn,this is aLEGITIMUSmodel No. The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in aboutFINEcondition as well. by zzyzzogeton Sun Jul 24, 2022 10:15 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. View cart for details. A substantial number were also produced in Australia, many of which are unmarked specimens. Found this recently. In all cases discussing the details of #18 also listed in the receipts the machete procured by the AAC in the 1930's was modified. The metal shows some light toning and scattered areas of age discoloration as well, but it completely free of any real pitting. Original finish USN Case XX V44 - U.S. Militaria Forum and stop spreading misinformation. Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II eraV-44 Survival Knife. ! Save v44 knife to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. This Bowie style knife measures 14 inches long overall, with a 9 3/8 inch clip point blade. Update your shipping location. U.s. Army Air Corps Legitimus No. 18 Machete by Collins & Co. They show only some light handling bumps, dings and surface scratches. This huge fighter is about 14-5/8 / 37 cm overall; the blade is about 9-1/2 / 24.2 cm long. Selected category Edged Weapons; Toys & Hobbies; Featured Refinements. For the more knowledgeable members on this subject you will find that I am going against the grain of common knowledge in regards to the #18 Collins machete. This rare and attractive WW2 Kinfolks V44 survival knife / original leather scabbard set has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it is in 100% original as is condition. Description. Case XX Bowie V44 Survival Knife what would you call it? The cardboard box has the same printing on the side but uses only 4 lines to do so. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. The original Bowie Knife was designed by Resin P. Bowie, brother of James Bowie, of sandbar. The connection to the USMC is only a minimal fraction of this blades history, a footnote really. In all cases discussing the details of #18 also listed in the receipts the machete procured by the AAC in the 1930's was modified. This is both a great knife for collectors of World War II knives and is a Survival Blade. Buy It Now. It's principle legacy lies within the Army Air Corp or Army Air Force depending on the era you are referencing. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. No typical ding marks the blades spine or bronze double-guard excellent condition for the type. SOMEOFTHISLOTSOFTHAT puts your order in the mail. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Old Vintage Horn Handle Machete & Collins Leather Scabbard Sheath WWII M. Original WWII Collins & Co V-44 Bowie Knife & Scabbard 2 Tone Green Horn. New Zealand made v44 aluminum handle bowie knife with 9.5" blade. by cody6268 Sun Jul 24, 2022 8:57 pm, Post The rare Western produced V-44s were a simplified version of the 3, The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in about, Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II era, World Wars - Military (Other than edged weapons), Rare & Fine Kninfolks V-44 WWII Era Survival Knife, Untouched US Navy Cartridge Altered Colt Model 1851 "Navy-Navy" Revolver, Very Fine Smith & Wesson No 2 Revolver with 6-Inch Barrel, Very Rare British Military Marked Model 1854 Beaumont-Adams Revolver. When you buy a Bowie knife, you're buying a piece of the legend. He is cited by other knifemakers and collectors as one of the most innovative knife designers in the world and was an author and the founder of what became Blade Magazine. All About Pocket Knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives, Post Markings - COLLINS & CO; (COMPANY CYPHER) LEGITIMUS. (yes ive got it for sale on ebay now). I knew I was playing with fire when I posted it however I do have the facts to back it up.
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