GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE WWII US AIR CORPS-USMC V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE OF AMERICAN GI WHO LISTS 26 POSTS, INCLUDING CAMPS AND PACIFIC ISLANDS.This is an honest example of an unmarked V-42 survival knife that saw some use and "BUD YOKLEY" wrote his name and listed 26 places he was stationed starting at Camp Croft and ending with several Philippine and Pacific Islands before coming home. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. 9-1/4" blade is overall grey with staining and pitting. Brass cross guard has been cleaned with several small dents. Composition grips are worn with several reductions; iron pins have dark patina. Snap closure to scabbard is heavily scuffed and worn. Scabbard is fairly solid with break near tip with folding. 52332-216 JS (300-500)