ILS 4,226.00. Blade has very nice COLLINS & Co markings. Hi Mark, I had spoken to Mr Cole about this, its the real V44, not the Collins #18 he nisnomered as V44 OK, so the real V-44 please stand. P.S. The blade is marked Collins Legitimus made in USA No 18 and measures 9 3/8" inches in length and has been war time sharpened and has some nicks, The bakelite grip with brass rivets is very tight & nice. WWII Ulster Knife and Propaganda flyer 10th Mountain Division Devil Brigade FSSF. 18 Overall even age and use as found. Collectibles. 18 Bowie knife together with an excellent heavy duty original leather sheath. 18à ¢à  à  . Very heavily worn with much wear and pitting to blade. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. ILS 286.07 shipping. The knife itself is a Collins & Co. No 18 machete or Bowie type blade. The V44 says, “Bowie,” like no other knife (I’m not getting into the whole, Collins #18, Vs. Case V44 thing. The V-44 knife was issued as part of the survival equipment of flight crew members. It's principle legacy lies within the Army Air Corp or Army Air Force depending on the era you are referencing. Please see our. Category Fixed Blade Item # KLC09784 Maker Collins & Co. Model #18 Legitimus V44 Survival Main Blade Length & Type 9 3/16" Clip Blade Steel Carbon Steel Overall length 14à ¢à  à  , blade length … USMC US COLLINS No 18 V44 BOWIE SURVIVAL KNIFE & SHEATH BEAUTIFUL. 18 “V-44” Survival Bowie Collins & Co. of Hartford, Conn, LEGITIMUS model No. Knife is in excellent condition with only some very slight discoloring and has never been sharpened, handle is excellent with a few small dings. handle is solid, no cracks. Sincerely, William Collins. This Bowie style knife has a "green horn" grip. Up for auction is Collins Legitimus No. Mk1 Legitimus Collins And Co. 1943 Machette w/Canvas Case. We know the style today as, “V44,”). It is a huge knife measuring 14 Andrew H. & Gale V. LippsP.O. Selected category All. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. Contrary to popular belief, not all Marines carried a K-Bar. Collins & Co. Fixed-Blade Knife In Excellent Condition With Smooth Green (Black) Bone Covers (702) This is a scarce, authentic V-44 No.18 Collins & Co. Legitimus WWII Bowie Fighting Knife/Machete; it is an early model with the arm lifting a hammer to the sky under the Collins & Co. name, Legitimus below the arm symbol, made in U.S.A., The blade is marked à ¢à  à  Collins & Co Legitimus Made In USA No. ILS 82.90 shipping. The Collins #18 would have been acquired by the AAF at this time to fill emergency requisitions to supply new contracts of the old type emergency parachute kits and to supplement other kits until the 10 inch folding machete became available. Knife remains in very good + condition. Appreciate your visit and interest in WC Knives llc. The knife is marked "Silvey" on the guard and is the last one he marked in that fashion. 18 V-44 type bowie knife. The original Collins model was basically a cut down machete with rather thin stock for a proper bowie knife. The V44 captures the heart and soul of the Bowie knife’s original intent. The large capital ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and modifications to weapons and gear. December 13, 2020. Box 165Camden, SC 29021   USA, ____________________________________________________, Collins No. Collins No. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. The ricasso is nicely marked: Many people think that these were exclusively used by the Marine Corps, and while that is true the connection to the USMC is only a minimal fraction of this blades history. Your absolute online destination for the highest quality and largest selection of knives are extremely and! 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