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US NAVY SEAL MARK III MOD 0 DIVING/SURVIVAL KNIFE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
US NAVY SEAL MARK III MOD 0 DIVING/SURVIVAL KNIFE
FROM THE RICHARD NEYMAN COLLECTION, AUTHOR OF "M9 BAYONET THE AUTHORIZED HISTORY". This knife is pictured on page 225 of "M9 BAYONET THE AUTHORIZED HISTORY" by Richard Neyman & measures 10 3/4" overall. The 5 7/8" blade w/ black oxide finish & marked "MK 3 MOD 0 on left ricasso & "2V376" on right ricasso. The spine has large teeth w/ 2" sweep drop point. Bright alloy crossguard & striking pommel. Pommel has 2 ferrules for lanyard. Black composite checkered panels w/ USN logo. Green painted Black composite scabbard w/ green & black painted web belt hook. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copied page from stated book. CONDITION: blade has good finish w/ wear streaks from scabbard contact & patina spots throughout. Good crossguard & pommel w/ patina & traces of black paint on pommel. Grip shows large gouges of checkering on both panels. Scabbard has traces of green paint having good intact appearance w/ wear. PROVENANCE: from The Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18470/MD). $400-600.