Original U.S. WWII Cattaraugus 225Q Commando Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts It was covered in black

It was covered in black paint at the time

This indicates that the Trooper was in "C" Company and was the seventeenth man

with a bend near the end

Our example is an excellent condition short rifle version also known as a ligth carbine called the Carabina de Caçadores 8 mm m/1886: 8 mm Light Infantry Carbine

The chin scales also are retained by large "Rose of Lancaster" fittings

Original U.S. WWII Cattaraugus 225Q Commando Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts It was covered in blackOriginal Item: Only One Available. This example is offered in good service used condition and comes complete with the original issue leather sheath. The finish on the blade is good, but it definitely was polished out at some time to remove oxidation, and now has some additional oxidation. The leather grip is nice, with some wear from use, and pommel is now slightly loose. The scabbard is in good shape, with a lovely dark brown color. All stitching and