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M3 Blade Marked question


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Dirt Detective

Hey everybody,

Was wondering if any of the knife gurus would know when this blade marked M3 was made..I know it's not WWII because of the 1 pin..could this be korea?? Vietnam era? Im gonna list and want to make sure I list it right.

 

Thanks much, Mike

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I think byy41 is correct regarding manufacture dates. They are a nice reproduction for display purposes when one doesn't want to have their solid knife exposed or to use as a teaching tool. The basic difference is the one pin.

 

Ken

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In the early 1990s Camillus reproduced M3s. They made both a blade, and guard marked version. The differences between the WW2, & Repros are signifcant. WW2 had 2 pommel pins, a blue-black finish, better quality leather handles, & differences in lettering. Repros had a 1 pin pommel, a cheaper reddish colored leather handles, a gray parkerizing finish , the Camillus on the blades is larger print, and the Camillus on the guard marked, face away when looking down in left hand. PLus a variation in the "M"s. But, they are functional, well made knives, that sold for between $30-$40 in the 90s. SKIP

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