Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Water Jacket Assembly the striker would penetrate the

the striker would penetrate the primer no matter what side it fell on

There is just a bit of wear keeping it from being "like new"

Quick Attachable Chest

maroon felt in the voided area of the crown

so it was most likely made prior to the start of U

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Water Jacket Assembly the striker would penetrate theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the scarce OSS Drop Knife, 1st pattern. These knives were manufactured inexpensively and quickly during WWII, and were intended to be dropped from airplanes behind enemy lines to provide weapons for resistance fighters. This OSS Drop Knife is in very good condition, with a lovely blued finish, and looks to have been made from a nearly unissued trapdoor bayonet. There were many of these