Original U.S. USMC Mark 2 Blade Marked KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery in Leather Sheath British Antique Guns Even though this is a

Even though this is a Chinese clone

During the reorganization of the army in April 1933

and is covered when the selector switch is in the middle or "both barrels" position

a status that lasted into the 1960s

Original U.S. USMC Mark 2 Blade Marked KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery in Leather Sheath British Antique Guns Even though this is aOriginal Item: This is a nice service used example of the legendary U. S. M. C marked Mark 2 "Ka Bar" fighting knife by Union Cutlery with a leather belt sheath. Marine Corps issue knives are much harder to find on the market than the U. S. N. marked variety. Overall length of this Mark 2 knife is 11 7 8 inches, with a 6 7 8 inch clip point blade. This early production example is marked on the blade ricasso with USMC, while the reverse ricasso is