Original U.S. WWII Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife with Wood Handle - Excellent Condition British Flare Guns M1 Bayonet Only

M1 Bayonet Only

The carbine measures a very compact 35 1/4 inches long

Army orders were slow to come

Also the sling swivel on the front has broken off

Standard company muskets were marked on the lock plates with an EIC "Rampant Lion" cypher but examples manufactured by Manton were maker marked on the lock as follows:

Original U.S. WWII Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife with Wood Handle - Excellent Condition British Flare Guns M1 Bayonet OnlyOriginal Items: Only one available. These types of knives are extremely rare on today's market, especially in condition such as this. Made by Collins & Co. of Hartford, Conn, this is a LEGITIMUS model No. 18 V 44 type Machete with wood handle. This Bowie style knife measures 14 inches long overall, with a 9 3 8 inch clip point blade. Blade is 2 inches wide at the widest point. It is offered in excellent condition, complete with leather sheath. The