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Post by jms on Sept 27, 2021 9:27:52 GMT -5
I have an American knife and a couple of scabbards. My question is: Are these of the correct time period? One scabbard is stamped US M8A1 with PWH underneath. The other is stamped USM8 with BMCO underneath. The blade of the knife is stamped US M3 CAMILLUS.   |
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Post by lew on Sept 27, 2021 9:59:35 GMT -5
Yes, the M3 and either M8 scabbard is appropriate for Indo/Algerie.
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Post by jms on Sept 27, 2021 10:27:08 GMT -5
I've had these for 30 years or so but didn't know where they were stored. Just found them today.
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Post by lew on Sept 27, 2021 16:10:27 GMT -5
Nice. Give the handles a good greasing with a leather dressing- Pecard's is my preference- and let them soak a good long while.
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Post by craigtx on Sept 30, 2021 9:22:03 GMT -5
My preference is Obenauf's. Some swear by Hubbard's. Just use a good quality leather dressing.
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Post by earlymb on Oct 1, 2021 5:13:33 GMT -5
An original M8 scabbard, which has a shorter web loop and no M1910 hook, is actually pretty scarce as most had the hook added later.
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