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M3 Guard marked PAL on e-bay


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I've been looking for an M3 knife for some time now. I'm no hardcore knife collector. More into a bit of everything, but limited to US army WWII ETO...8-). I'm therefore not picky about maker, blade marked or dated, but I'm looking for an original M3 in nice condition. As the market for nice M3:s in Sweden is limited, to say the least I need to use the wonderful world of internet.

 

I found this on on e-bay: 114589841545 , https://www.ebay.com/itm/PAL-M3-Trench-Knife-US-WW2-WWII-USM3-Military-Collection-NEAR-MINT-USA/114589841545

 

What's your opinion of it? I've searched this forum and other places on the net but haven't come to a final conclusion myself as collecting M3:s seems to be a minefield.

 

I noted that the seller, also a forum member, seems to have a good reputation.

 

Thanks in advance! Lars

 

 

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cckw353-It's a nice M3, w/ original early M8 scabbard. Looks OK to me. Always check and see if  you can negotiate a deal on a lower price. The most they can say is "no", you have nothing to lose. Keep in mind it has to be shipped to Sweden.  Good Luck!  SKIP

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Thanks all for your input and the confirmation that this is a good one! It's much appreciated taking part of your expert knowledge. Despite 30 years of collecting US militaria I'm still a rookie when it comes to the M3:s.

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I made an offer on this knife, but before I got an answer it was sold. Anyhow, I ended up buying this blade marked Camillus instead.

 

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Thanks for the positive comments. I'm also very pleased with the new knife. I collect a little bit of everything so I'm not sure the M3 itch will catch on, but you never know...

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