Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Japanese Guns & Ordnance The scabbard is in rough

The scabbard is in rough shape with some damage near the top

It does however have an interesting period modification to the butt stock

as most were lost long ago or melted down for the brass

and is plated steel

and also is marked MA S 1890 indicating that it was produced in 1890

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Japanese Guns & Ordnance The scabbard is in roughOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the scarce 1st pattern OSS Drop Knife. These knives were manufactured inexpensively and quickly during WWII, and were intended to be dropped from airplanes behind enemy lines to provide weapons for resistance fighters. This OSS Drop Knife is in good condition, and looks to have been made from a trapdoor bayonet that had seen service and wear. The original finish is worn, with light