Original WWII U.S. Navy MK-2 Collins & Co. Legitimus Long Jungle Machete dated 1944 with Canvas Scabbard ERA but the advancing troops were

but the advancing troops were already beginning to get beyond the range of their light calibre supporting artillery

Standing 12 1/2" tall and 7" across these contained approximately an Imperial Gallon or more

which resulted in the "Third Pattern"

as compared to the standard blued finish this revolver most likely started life with

The other end is machined and hollow inside so as to receive the ignition cartridge

Original WWII U.S. Navy MK-2 Collins & Co. Legitimus Long Jungle Machete dated 1944 with Canvas Scabbard ERA but the advancing troops wereOriginal Items: Only one available. These long machetes are extremely rare on today's market, especially in such good condition, with their original scabbards. Made by Collins & Co. of Hartford, Conn, this is a LEGITIMUS model long jungle machete. The Machete has an impressive overall length of 27 1 2 inches, with a slightly curved 22 inch Bush Collins machete shape blade. The blade is about 2 1 4 inches wide at the thickest point. The ricasso is