Original U.S. WWII Case "Pig Sticker" Wood Handle Fighting Knife with Correct Belt Scabbard Hotchkiss MG it served as a primary

it served as a primary trainer for the United States Army Air Forces

along with part of the recoil spring

and was commonly issued to ARVN Ranger (BDQ) units as well

although the cords have been cut

The WWII-era M1 Garand was designed to take the same blade bayonet as the M1903 Springfield rifle

Original U.S. WWII Case "Pig Sticker" Wood Handle Fighting Knife with Correct Belt Scabbard Hotchkiss MG it served as a primaryOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a wonderful example of a hard to find WWII fighting knife in really good, near unissued condition, complete with its original belt scabbard. This lovely "Pig Sticker" knife was made by Case cutlery, one of many companies making similar knives. During WWII there was a very large demand for fighting knives, particularly in the Pacific theater. Not all soldiers would normally be issued them, so the private