Original U.S. WWII 1943 Dated Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by PAL Cutlery with M6 Scabbard Martini-Henry Accessories The M1917 differed slightly in

The M1917 differed slightly in its lining detail

Marked 8 x 6 and NIKKO with excellent optics and adjustable height original tripod

There is a bit of wear through in areas

though it does not seem to work correctly

straps are all present and in very good springy condition

Original U.S. WWII 1943 Dated Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by PAL Cutlery with M6 Scabbard Martini-Henry Accessories The M1917 differed slightly inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, PAL Cutlery Co., in 1943. With the 1943 date and marking on the blade, this is a rare 1st pattern, which we have very rarely seen. It comes complete in the correctly M8 scabbard, which was updated during the war to the M8A1 standard. This knife is very early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped and dated