Lot 2662: Three U.S. M3 Fighting Knives with Sheaths

1) Case M3, desirable early "U.S. M3 CASE" marking on right flat of blade, 11 1/2 inches overall, 6 5/8 inch spearpoint blade with sharpened false edge, leather washer grip, "flaming bomb" stamp on pommel, includes a U.S. M8 sheath. 2) Utica M3, maker's mark on guard, 11 5/8 inches overall, 6 3/4 inch spearpoint blade with sharpened false edge, leather washer grip, "flaming bomb" stamp on pommel, includes a U.S. M8 scabbard. 3) Unmarked M3, bent guard, 11 5/8 inches overall, 6 3/4 inch spearpoint blade with sharpened false edge, leather washer grip, blank pommel, includes a U.S. M8 scabbard. All are fine or better with generally mild wear. Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection