Original U.S. WWII 1st Model Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with U.S.N. MK2 Scabbard Antique Winchesters with its estimated introductory dates

with its estimated introductory dates ranging between 1921 and 1923

The photographic emulsion was applied directly to a thin sheet of iron coated with a dark lacquer or enamel

EGA collar tabs

the top example having just a few scratches

Wood box measures 7

Original U.S. WWII 1st Model Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with U.S.N. MK2 Scabbard Antique Winchesters with its estimated introductory datesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great 1st Model early production example of the legendary WWII Production USN Mark 2 "Ka Bar" fighting knife with a MK2 Scabbard. Overall length of this Mk2 is 11 3 4 inches, with a 6 3 4 inch clip point blade. The markings on the blade ricasso are as follows: U. S. N. The other side of the blade ricasso is marked: CAMILLUS, N. Y. There is no "MK2" on this knife, as that was added shortly after production