Us m3 knife value book

Buy us military knives combat knife accessories from combat hunting for sale at low prices. If you are not a knife retailer and just have a few knives, or a collection of knives you want to sell. Vince coniglios the us m3 trench knife is an excellent source. It also includes descriptions of the knives and sheaths. This fighting knife has a unsharpened blade marked, u. Mint vtg us army ww2 camillus 1943 m3 trench knife w. Some of the wwii knives you come across might be antiques that havent been used before. The handle and stacked leather grip are in very good condition, though some of the leather washers are cracked through. Wwii us m3 case fighting knife a fighting knife, also commonly called a combat knife, is a knife designed for military use, specifically for close combat. If youre looking to add to your antique knife collection, or simply want to start one, make it happen with smoky mountain knife works. Boker still produces reproduction m3 trench knifes. We inherited this knife when my father in law passed away several years ago. The distinguishing feature of this knife is the knuckle guard, intended to protect the fingers and add force to a strike during handtohand combat. Perhaps the best book ever printed on the m3 trench knives.

The m3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayon. Bill walters worked with input from vince coniglio to produce the most comprehensive book on m3 and m4 knives. The blade is 7 316 long and in the style of an m3 blade but with a fuller. In august of 1944, the m3 fighting knife evolved into the m4 bayonet for the m1 carbine with the addition of a bayonet ring to the hilt and a locking mechanism in the pommel. Can anybody identify anything that might date it or share any knowledge about it. Nine cutlers were involved with the production until the contracts were converted to the m4 in late 1944.

Us cold war era, usmc issue pocket knife, camillus 1978 price. The book is french military knives by christian mery. M3 knife us military m3 knife m3 fighting knife the m3 fighting knife or m3 trench knife was an american military combat knife first issued in march 1943. Wwii us armyusmc m3 trench fighting knife guard marked. However, it was particularly designed for use by forces in need of a close combat knife, such as airbornes and army rangers, so these units received priority for the m3 at the start of production. Military wwii world war 2 issue m3 fighting knife trench knife with the original leather m6 sheath. By 1944, a bayonet was developed from the m3 knife, to serve as the m4 bayonet with stacked leather washers fashioning the hilt, and slide over the barrel bayonet. This book includes all the known m3 trench knife, m6 sheath and m4 knifebayonet variations. The knife is complete with its original rare brown leather m6 scabbard. Military knives, bayonets and machetes price guide. Vintage wwii us m3 imperial fighting knife with scabbard item description knife is used with obvious signs of wear and what appears to be paint spots. The sheath is original and marked m h cole roebuck works on the back. Value of an us m3 pal 1943 world war 2 fighting knife answers.

Up for auction is a wwii era original us armyusmc m3 trench knife. Kinfolks produced about 119,702 of the 2,590,240 m 3 bayonets ordered by the government. This slim book, almost a pamphlet, is a handy guide to use as a starting point if one is collecting us military knives and bayonets and wants to now what a fair price should be adjust for inflation since the publishing date of 2006. The m3 fighting knife, also called the m3 trench knife has 6.

This knife and scabbard would make a premium addition to any collection the bladedated m6 knife is stamped on the blade u s m3 camillus 1943. In addition to the blades, its important to know how many kinds of antique military knives for sale there are available. The early models were issued with a leather scabbard which had a. Smatchet and scabbard are illustrated on page 156 of the book u. The original camillus cutlery company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the united states with roots dating back to 1876. It joins my kabar marine fighting knife and my m4 camillus bayonet and its quality is on par with both. There is a small chunk leather out of the handle, see pictures. There is a great book out there called us m3 trench knife of world war two by vincent j coniglio and robert s laden. The m3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. Heavy brass pommel, blued, primed, painted like the guard. As you can see from skips responce there are numerous variants which make up the fair marked price of an m3.

This boker plus knife isnt just for cutting, its for leaving a mark. This is the only book that i am aware of that shows the pommel peening and pinning differences in the m3, this is where the value lies. Active during ww ii cornelison was an alabama maker who had some products in coles book. The m3 trench fighting knife was introduced in 1943. The boker plus 02bo1943 m3 trench knife was designed in 1943, the m3 trench knife was intended to be used by any u. Its sturdy construction also makes it no slouch as a heavy duty field knife. This book is a fantastic, standalone guide to collecting the m3 and m4. Kinfolks produced about 119,702 of the 2,590,240 m3 bayonets ordered by the government. Its also being revised as we speak, and will be released i believe next spring. Wwii era original us armyusmc m3 trench knife guard marked. You can find all the common types of vintage combat knives on ebay at reasonable prices. Boker plus m3 trench knife 634 sk5 carbon steel blade. Blade marking was stopped early in production, as it weakened the blade.

This is a very highquality ww2 m3 fighting knife with blued finish highcarbon steel blade blade is doubleedged and razor sharp. I have a chance to purchase an m3 knife, very good shape all overall, including the grip washers. Sn 15912 15912 the m3 trench fighting knife was introduced in 1943. They were known as a better and more practical alternative to the us m3, the standard postwar fighting knife of. North american frontier era, buffalo hunters skinning fighting knife with.

Selfpublished and printed in the usa, numbers of copies are limited. M3 value bob it totally depends on condition, maker, and what a buyer is willing to pay. Plus, there is a section on this web site about m3s. There are almost 200 pages, with 140 full page, color photos. I will buy or consign your collection, always looking for quality us military knives of all eras. The leather has contemporary hand inscribed name forbes most likely the name of the u. The m3 fighting knife also called the m3 trench knife had a 6. Military knives, bayonets and machetes price guide, fourth edition by. A swiss type 57 stainless steel blade of 9 12, just under 14 thick, mated to a repro us 1917 trench knife guard, making the weapon 14 34 long overall. Camillus was one of the first knife manufacturers in the united states with roots dating back to 1876.

M3 s and m4s, by bill walters if you thought you were close to finishing your m3 and m4 collection, take a moment to reconsider. A new book us and allied military knives, m3 s and m4s, a new book on m3 s and m4s is now available. It is a leather grip dark blade knike in very good condition in a m8. Reviews and ratings for ontario wwii m3 trench knife fixed 6. Another good friend donated this copy of the book in english and shipped it to me from france. The new jersey company had been expropriated by the u. These knives are very well marked and exhibit variations that all collectors adore. The m3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers. For added authenticity, the blade is stamped us m3 1943. M3 trench knife the fighting knife antique outings.

The m3 trench knife is an edged tool manufactured by several companies and used by military personnel in various global conflicts throughout history. It was issued to soldiers who carried weapons that did not have bayonets. Its an original piece, and the blade has not had the life sharpened out of it. This book includes all the known m3 trench knife, m6 sheath and m4 knife bayonet variations. Found a us m3 case trench knife behind an oak fireplace mantle, sitting on some bricks. This exact knife is pictured in cole book 1 page 80 m. The company made its own brands and also worked as a prolific contractor for other companies making several other knife brands. Camillus knife collectors guide all about pocket knives. New book on m3 and m4s military knives and daggers of the. Please view the images for better details and to grade the item for yourself.

Trench knife for sale military collectibles for sale. This is a very highquality ww2 m3 fighting knife with blued finish highcarbon steel blade blade is doubleedged and sharp. We have kabar military knives, army trench knives, air force survival knives, navy, usmc marines kbar, trench knives, military survival knife with compass and more on sale. You can get unused and secondhand us m3 knives from different manufacturers of your choice. Camillus cutlery comapany continued to produce the m3 trench knife for non military needs, but eventually went bankrupt in 2006. New listingvintage ww2 utica us m3 fighting trench theater commando dagger combat knife. The m3 can be distinguished from the m4 bayonet by the straight crossguard on the bayonet vs. M3 knifeus military m3 knife m3 fighting knife the m3 fighting knife or m3 trench knife was an american military combat knife first issued in march 1943. Us wwii theater made knife and leather sheath, m3 style blade price. Another good reference is us military knives bayonets and machetes book iii by mh cole.

The blade was made of carbon steel, and was either blued or parkerized. Hi gang, im looking for the knife experts out there to let me know if i found a real m3 knife or if i purchased a repro. In the past m3 knives were extremely hard to come by, prior to the release of thousands of them in the 1990s. United states military knives price guide, silvey, boyd, pricesigned by. Military combat knives survival knives army knives on sale. Army navy sales offers genuineissue military apparel from all major branches of the us armed forces, as well as camping and hiking gear, workwear, and militarythemed gifts and vintage american heritage products.

The little research i was able to find focused on the number of pins in the pommel 2 for a real one, 1 for a repro, the lack of periods in the us m3 marking on the guard, and finally the fact that camillus is of smaller size than us m3 on guard. The m3 fighting knife or m3 trench knife was an american military combat knife first issued in march 1943. Kabar full size us marine corps fighting knife, straight. Our selection of military surplus bayonets and combat knives has both original and new production bayonets. Knife world publications, knoxville, tennesee, usa. Military knives, usmc m9 bayonets for sale that make great military gift for someone going into the military. Kinfolks incorporated knives of quality and distinction. The m3 fighting knife was developed in 1943 and hundreds of thousands were produced during world war ii. Just received my new copy of bill walters new book. May 16, 2018 the m3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. The m1 carbine originally had no bayonet, but rather, a fighting knife, the m3, was issued to carbinecarrying troops. The blade is scratched from decades of reliable usage, but there are no severe dings or chips in the edge.

Stamped us m3 kinfolks in 1943 or us m3 kinfolks inc, later versions were stamped on the guard to prevent weakening of the blade. This is a discussion on m3 fighting knife info within the edged weapons forums, part of the gun forum category. This knife has never been sharpened and will shave the hair off of a boars back. St croix blades buys and sells knife collections, japanese samurai sword collections, and individual knives and swords. If youre looking to add a us m3 knife to your collection of cutlery, you can check out the new and secondhand options for sale at lowcost prices on ebay. It looks to be the factory edge with no grinding marks. The company manufactured camillus branded knives and was a prolific contractor for other knife brands up until its last days in 2007 when the company filed for bankruptcy.

M3 knives were produced by a number of american manufacturers including imperial. The m3 was very similar to the us m4 bayonet used on the m1 carbine. It was intentionally put there for what reason im not sure. To ensure the quality of the m3, each knife features a laser engraved serial number. United states military knives price guide, silvey, boyd, pricesigned by author price. Visit our getting started selling page to learn more.

The handle is alum, brass, fiber, bakelite and copper. The m3 would also replace the fairbairnsykes fighting knife or oss dagger in u. Wwii us m3 aerial blade marked trench fighting knife the knife is a blade marked u. Modern blade, engraved guard marking, pommel retention. M3 collecting is a very dangerous minefield these days. The ontario m3 trench knife is a worthy addition to any wwii knife collection. Inspect the markings closely then read what they happen to say. Boker, kinfolks, robeson, utica, imperial, case, aerial and pal also made m3s.

Bob, is this about a knife you already bought, a knife you want to buy or are you just thinking about buying an m3. Please refer to this chart to find out the age of your knife. Saw a mint blade marked, not dated robesonrcc wm6 leather scabbard sell for. The us m3 fighting knife the m3 fighting knife or m3 trench knife was an american military combat knife first issued in 1943. While some of the older cards i kept would grade high especially my 1955 topps set and the value would increase astronomically if they did grade out 9 or 10 after grading the card is sealed in a case never to be touched again. French commando knives the fairbairn sykes fighting knives. The symbols stamped onto your blade indicate which year your knife was made. Simply put the m3 was made for the collector to chase. You will generally find a great assortment of camillus knives. Check out more info on our knife purchasing services here. M3 the m3 this one by camillusis one of the most desirable world war ii combat knives because of its doubleedge blade. Camillus manufactures a quality hunting knife, folding knife and fixed blade knife with a lifetime warranty for sale on.

Named ww2 soldier grouping,books,documents,patchesinsigniafighting knife, etc. Military knives for sale german, us, russian, wwii knife. Written by bill walters with input from vince coniglio. As new in the sealed bag camillus blued m3 blade that was never assembled into a knife. Vintage wwii us m3 imperial fighting knife with scabbard. The pommel is marked with the ordnance bomb, and the guard is marked imperial. Military knives a reference book from the pages of knife world magazine 2001. The knife has a nice feel, although in typical fashion, the handle is short. Although since the end of trench warfare, most military knives have been primarily designed for utility or tool use. So, whether a dedicated knife collector or just wanting to stay on top of the most current research, dont hesitate to add this to your library. The early models were issued with a leather scabbard which had a bottom metal plate for reenforcement. It includes all the known variants of the m3 trench knife, m6.

In 1943 many soldiers got a brand new shinny present called the m3 fighting knife or as it was commonly called the m3 trench knife the original purpose of the m3 trench knife was to equip soldiers with a close combat weapon who were not equipped with a bayonet. Add one to your collection or buy them all to start a new collection of bayonets and combat knives. The m4 bayonet, like the m3 fighting knife that preceded it, was designed for rapid production using a minimum of strategic metals and machine processes, it used a relatively narrow 6. A new book us and allied military knives, m3s and m4s, a new book on m3s and m4s is now available.