Comes with the original to the knife No. An excellent V44 Collins Legitimus No. - UWK-0058 WWII US Collins & Co. V-44 Legitimus survival knife and scabbard: This is a scarce WWII US Collins & Co. V-44 Legitimus survival knife! The front is smooth while the back is sewn at the center. Collins No. 18 Overall even age and use as found. WWII EGW fighting Knife Dagger WW2 Scarce Type. ww2 wwii collins 18 v44 v 44 air force usmc survival bowie knife. Getting extremely rare Collins & Co Legitimus No. Up for auction is Collins Legitimus No. 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. 18 V-44 Survival Knife, with the original sheath, 9.5'' clip point blade, 14-1/8'' overall, full brass guard, with black composition handle. Knife is an exact copy of a 7" CISO SOG knife. Walter Wells "Blackie" Collins (1939 – July 20, 2011) was an American knife maker who designed and popularized the assisted opening mechanism and various automatic knife designs within the art of knifemaking. $225.99. The scabbard is made of brown leather. December 13, 2020. These types of knives are extremely rare and were known as a Legitimus and Collins #18 Machete V-44 with Green Horn Handle. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. Blade has a very sharp edge that shows scuffs and scratches. 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 Made in 1996 and is one-of-a-kind. 18à ¢à  à  . Selected category All. 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., Free shipping for many products! Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Please see our. Knife remains in very good + condition. Collins No. Leather scabbard also very worn condition with repair area to bottom section of scabbard. To shop for the WCSK or other Available Custom Knives click on this menu tab for a webpage menu. This Bowie style knife has a "green horn" grip. 18 V-44 Survival Knife, with the original sheath, 9.5'' clip point blade, 14-1/8'' overall, full brass guard, with black composition handle. Vintage WW II U.S.N. All Images and Text Copyright © 2003-2020 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Category. blade showing aging, use, and sharpening as you can see in the pictures. We know the style today as, “V44,”). He is cited by other knifemakers and collectors as one of the most innovative knife designers in the world and was an author and the founder of what became Blade Magazine. $995.00 St. Croix Blades BUYS military knife collections. 18 “V-44” Survival Bowie Collins & Co. of Hartford, Conn, LEGITIMUS model No. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. ILS 286.07 shipping. Knife measures 14 1/2" in scabbard. In this case, the handle of the knife was damaged, or the owner may have just wanted a different grip. Blade with standard Collins ''Legitimus'' stamp. 18 Bowie knife together with an excellent heavy duty original leather sheath. Mike also made the Alfred Cornish influenced scabbard. 18 “V-44” Survival Bowie Collins & Co. of Hartford, Conn, LEGITIMUS model No. Wwii Vintage Collins. The ends of the loop are riveted to the main body of the scabbard. Include description. These types of knives are extremely rare and were known as a Legitimus and Collins #18 Machete V-44 with Green Horn Handle. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. It is a huge knife measuring 14 The U.S. Marine Raider stiletto was designed for one purpose: killing the enemy, and its design was not compromised. Founder / Designer / and Craftsman. The green horn grip is sweet and has some chips and slight cracks from combat use. Original Items: Only one available. Collins No. 18 V-44 type bowie knife. 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. See Additional Information for shipping dimensions. This exact knife is pictured on page 147 of Mike's 41-91 Book.. Mike Silvey 7" Recon. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. The knife is marked "Silvey" on the guard and is the last one he marked in that fashion. Appreciate your visit and interest in WC Knives llc. These types of knives are extremely rare on today's market, and this one has also had some great theater modifications made! USMC US COLLINS No 18 V44 BOWIE SURVIVAL KNIFE & SHEATH BEAUTIFUL. British Mountaineers vintage 1940s WW2 book … IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). ILS 503.87. US WW2 WWII Collins V44 Bowie Fighting Knife. It is offered in excellent condition complete with leather sheath. comes complete with number 13 leather sheath which shows wear and the tip is missing as pictured. Measures 14 inches long overall, with a 9 3/8 inch clip point blade. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Knife measures 14 inches long overall, with a 9 3/8 inch clip point blade. The tooled brown leather sheath also with Collins ''Legitimus'' stamp to the front side. Following the declaration of war in December 1941 emergency procurement were made to include the procurement of 9 inch machetes the Collins #18 being one manufacture. I ran across this (almost prohibitively expensive) very collectable U.S. Collins & Co. V-44 Legitimus survival knife over at Snyder’s that was used by Marine Raiders in the Pacific in WWII. Blade is 2 inches wide at the widest It's principle legacy lies within the Army Air Corp or Army Air Force depending on the era you are referencing. Vintage 1947 WHILE FOLLOWING THE PLOUGH JOHN STEWART COLLINS ENGRAVING WW2 Book $11.6. WWII V44 Collins USMC Raider FIGHTING KNIFE This auction is for a WWII V44 Collins USMC Raider FIGHTING KNIFE + Sheath and Collins Scabbard. The V-44 knife was issued as part of the survival equipment of flight crew members. From pocket knives and survival knives to bayonets and Bowie knives, you’re guaranteed to find exactly what you want or need.Whether you’re looking to add to your knife collection or looking for an everyday carry knife, we have you covered. My understanding is, that you are correct, the knife pictured is a V-44. For mobile users the three lines in the upper right corner of this screen is the menu tab. These were initially developed in 1934 to be carried in the bailout kit for pilots flying in areas where jungles are present. Overall length 14à ¢à  à  , blade length … The knife itself is a Collins & Co. No 18 machete or Bowie type blade. handle is solid, no cracks. The V44 says, “Bowie,” like no other knife (I’m not getting into the whole, Collins #18, Vs. Case V44 thing. WWII Ulster Knife and Propaganda flyer 10th Mountain Division Devil Brigade FSSF. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. Original WW II US Edged Weapons; Collectible Modern Factory Manufactured Folding Knives; 23 watching. Blade is 2 inches wide at the widest point. Grips are very fine. Mk1 Legitimus Collins And Co. 1943 Machette w/Canvas Case. Blade with standard Collins ''Legitimus'' stamp. 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. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order.