Original U.S. WWII Australian Made Fighting Knife with Cast OD Green-Painted Handle in Leather Sheath Madsen LMG The top assembly still unscrews

The top assembly still unscrews (reverse threaded)

the brigade moved towards Santiago

Additional marks of interest include faint inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a capital I on top

so the edges are currently somewhat dull

Original U.S. WWII Australian Made Fighting Knife with Cast OD Green-Painted Handle in Leather Sheath Madsen LMG The top assembly still unscrewsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful WWII U. S. Australian made "Theater Made" fighting knife, 12 5 8 inches in length, with a 8 1 1 inch steel spear point blade. These knives were made by armorers and engineers on request. The larger ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and modifications to weapons and gear. Usually the blades were made from existing weapons or from steel components, and the hilts were