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For those that own an M1A1, this is a pretty neat accessory to have. Mark Bando's website below (scroll down) details two types that were used by actual WWII paratroopers. I have a type 2 and here's a link to a type 1 for sale on gunbroker. Not cheap, but they are seldom seen anymore.
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Rare WWII Paratrooper M2 Jump Knife : WW1 & WW2 Collectibles at GunBroker.com
David,
These are pretty hard to find. I found a Presto 20 something years ago. Not perfect, but the only one I found that was for sale. I think then I paid $150. I would sure like to find one in the wrap.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ntitled3-2.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...Knife015-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...Untitled-2.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ntitled1-2.jpg
Very nice Jim! I too paid $150 at Dallas Market Hall show about 6-7 years ago. The dealer has offered more than payed and has not since had another. This one is the second type mentioned by Mark Bando. Handles are bone, dark brown on one side and a lighter caramel color on the other.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...standard-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...standard-2.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...standard-3.jpg
Really nice David.
That one for sale looks like it's in pretty nice shape. Schrade should do a remake of these. They are cool.
What Price Glory was offering a repro. Of course they aren't made by Schrade.
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