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Lot #3588
Lot #3590

Lot 3589: Three American Knives, Including a 1943 Side-Marked PAL M3

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Lot 3589: Three American Knives, Including a 1943 Side-Marked PAL M3

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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Three American Knives, Including a 1943 Side-Marked PAL M3

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Type: Other
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Description:

1) U.S. L.F.&C. Model 1917 trench knife, 14 inches overall with an 8 7/8 inch triangular spike blade, steel guard dated "1917" with pyramidal flanges, grooved hardwood grip and green leather "JEWELL 1918" sheath with metal fittings. 2) Collins Legitimus Number 18 bowie knife, 14 1/8 inch overall, with a 9 1/2 inch double fuller blade, brass dual quillion guard, smooth horn grips and a brown leather sheath. 3) Early U.S. PAL M3 fighting knife, 11 5/8 inches overall, with a 6 5/8 inch blade marked on the side and dated "1943", steel guard with upturned thumbrest, leather washer grip and steel pommel, with a brown leather sheath and cardboard shipping box.

Rating Definition:

1) Very good, with a few dings and areas of mild spotting. 2) Very good, with some dings/casting voids in the guard, light scuffing of the leather and horn, and mild handling marks overall. 3) Very good, with some cracks and voids in the leather.



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