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Rare MINT–WW2 Case V42 Stiletto Fighting Knife -US 1st Special Service Force

Price: 7500.00 USD

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ONE OF THE FINEST CONDITION EXAMPLES IN THE WORLD

1 vintage U.S. World War 2 Case V-42 stiletto. This V-42 is a mint example for only the most advanced collector.

This Case V-42 has no sheath. Buy this knife, and locate a sheath for it--once you do that you will have one of the top condition V-42's in the world.

This knife is ID'd on the reverse ricasso. This knife is inscribed "C. Wetsell/805-89-07/U.S.N.". Wetsell was Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Charles L. Wetsell of the U.S.S. General J.R. Brooke, a Navy transport involved with transporting soldiers and marines across both the Atlantic and Pacific. The Brooke may have transported the 1st SSF to Italy.

Details

Condition:

This knife is in mint condition. The bluing is perfect.

Period:

20th century

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Delivery:

Usually ship within 3 day(s) after clear payment received.

Location:

Wisconsin, USA

Purchase returns:

No Returns accepted