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M3 DAGGER LETTER OPENER WW11 American Price : $17.50 Reproduction A-230 The M3 Trench Knife was
standardized by the United Sates Army on January 14, 1943 to replace the
1918 Mark1 Trench Knife, carried over from WWI. The M3 was intended for
issue to any soldier not equipped with a bayonet. Priority issue was
given to the Airborne, Rangers, Mountain and Glider infantry Troops.
Over 2.5 million M3 knives were produced by nine manufacturers during
WWII, at an average cost to the government of $1.50. Some of the rarer
versions sell today in the collector market for upwards of $1000.00!
Weight 106g
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