Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Incredibly Long Blade made from Patton Sword French Gun Magazines In reference books this is

In reference books this is pointed out as a fitting ONLY used on Dutch Flintlock long arms such as this carbine

The dots have been coated with a luminous material

however the factory darkening is faint

which were made using the M1855 lock plate mold

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Incredibly Long Blade made from Patton Sword French Gun Magazines In reference books this isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an interesting example of the scarce 1st pattern OSS Drop Knife, with a much longer blade than usual. These knives were manufactured inexpensively and quickly during WWII, and were intended to be dropped from airplanes behind enemy lines to provide weapons for resistance fighters. This OSS Drop Knife is in good service worn condition, and is missing the skullcrusher entirely, although we arent sure if it ever