Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Steel Scabbard OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT the flintlock muzzle-loading system was

the flintlock muzzle-loading system was the adopted standard but all this changed with the advent of the percussion cap system and breech-loading configuration

The rest of the meal came packed neatly in a waxed paper or laminated cellophane pack

with a great patina of age that has been cleaned and polished a bit

44-40 caliber (

Stock Number 74-B-50) was an approximately 25" x 38" cloth bag utilized to store and transport a soldier's personal clothing that was in addition to what he was wearing

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Steel Scabbard OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT the flintlock muzzle-loading system wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the scarce OSS Drop Knife, 1st pattern. These knives were manufactured inexpensively and quickly during WW2, and were intended to be dropped from airplanes behind enemy lines to provide weapons for resistance fighters. This OSS Drop Knife is in good condition. There is staining and scattered patches of minor oxidation and light pinpricking on the blade surface, which is most likely the