Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry “Patton” Saber by L.F. & C. Dated 1918 - Rare WWII Cut Down Fighting Knife Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage In 1847 the size of

In 1847 the size of the sphere was reduced in order to reduce the weapon weight

though there is discoloration and wear

There are also two precious metal bands inlaid around the breech

How many times have you seen weapons and other objects with engraved "crests" etc

and have a compound action double hinged design for increased cutting power

Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry “Patton” Saber by L.F. & C. Dated 1918 - Rare WWII Cut Down Fighting Knife Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage In 1847 the size ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. At the start of WWII there was a shortage of fighting knives, so the US government did everything they could to fill the void. They purchased massive stocks of hunting knives from civilian markets and they also converted old stock to make fighting knives. That was the case with this knife. It was originally an M1913 Patton saber, made in 1918 by private contractor Landers, Frary & Clark (L. F. & C.) of New Britain,