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10-29-2009 03:05 AM
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Case M3
JB71-Looks good to me. Handle does seem a little slim, but my guess is legit. Check the "CASE" stamp w/ a good magnifying glass, You can see how the letters were stamped. I have seen some pictures of some Case straight guards that almost look engraved. SKIP
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SKIPH,
Thanks for the reply. The CASE is without a doubt stamped and the corners of the E and A are sharp and crisp (well as much as they can be considering the condition). I did a little more research here and I'm guessing this is what's known as a Case "straight guard" knife??
I also believe I read (I did a lot of searches so I can't remember exactly) that you have one? If so, then what would be the best scabbard/sheath for it. I have it in an M8A1 Scabbard now but I don't think that's correct.
I picked it up at a garage sale, paid $50.00 for it. I was a little worried about the condition that I paid too much but everything about it screams USGI. All of the wear and patina on it is without a doubt old so I figured it was either a WWII period knife or a commercial knife from that time period. Either way, I'm glad I bought it.
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Case Straight Guard
JB71-About scabbards. Been tracking straight guards on ebay. It's a mixed bag. Out of 17 knives, a) 4 had M8 scabbards b) 1had an M6 c)6 had leather sheaths of varying types. Mine was mint no scabbard. d) 2 had grooved handles e) 3 had shiny blades. As for using an M8 scabbard, keep in mind it will wear the finish off the blade. If you have Silvey's book of WW2 knives, he has a good photo of the leather scabbard that I have seen the most. Good Luck! SKIP
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Case Straight Guard
JB71- If you scroll down this site to" M3 Identification" Rockdawg has a photo of the type of leather scabbard that I have seen the most w/ Case knives. SKIP
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Thanks SKIP, I appreciate the info.
Ya know, I don't consider myself a bayonet and knife collector. Yet, I've seem to accumulate a few over the years, I think I'll take some photos and post them here...What's the fun of collecting of you can't share eh?
Thanks again.