Germany WW2 era INFANTERIEMESSER 42 (infantry fighting knife) original metal scabbard; excellent

Description WW2 Germany Infanteriemesser 42 fighting knife; scarce “Model 42 Infantry Knife” with original metal scabbard. All parts are intact; excellent overall condition, considering the age. This is 100% genuine German WW-II era fighter or your money back. FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S FOR THIS ITEM. Original WW2 era German Army Model 42 Infantry Knife (Infanteriemesser 42) fighting dagger in hard-to-find practically unused condition. This is a typical late-war specimen made as the “last-ditch” attempt to supply Wehrmacht troops with a reliable and simple to produce fighting knife. Infanteriemesser 42 is a classic WW2 German boot knife – tough full-tang construction with an integral guard and plain wood handle scales on 3 iron pins. Original metal scabbard has a simple metal belt hanger/boot clip. This exact type is illustrated on pages 212-216 of the excellent French reference book by Christian Mary Knives and Daggers-Bayonets Used by the German Army During 1914-1945 (see the book’s page scans attached). This fighting knife is excellent condition – only slightly used; no pitting, contact marks on the pommel, dings, or edge nicks on the blade; the tip is intact. This fighter is is about 10-1/4” / 26 cm overall; the blade is about 5-3/4” / 14.5 cm. The edge is very sharp still; no damage to wood handle grips; this tape is VERY rare this nice. Original wood handle scales are in excellent condition for the type – no chips, cracks, or dings; al parts are tight with no play. Original metal scabbard is in great condition overall. To me it looks like it has been repainted as the black finish is too smooth and completely intact throughout without a singe chip or a scratch. This attractive WW2 Germany Infanteriemesser 42 fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it is in 100% original “as is” condition. These are the actual photos; Mauser clips not included with the knife �� Almost 80 years later this original WW2 Germany Infanteriemesser 42 fighting knife is in 100% serviceable condition still – this type is VERY hard to find this nice and complete. This WW2 Germany Infanteriemesser 42 fighting knife will be a great addition to any collection. Today most of the surviving WW2 era German fighting knives are in private collections & rarely come up for sale – don’t miss your chance to add it to your collection. This attractive WW2 Germany Infanteriemesser 42 fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it is in 100% original “as is” condition. These are the actual photos; Mauser clips not included with the knife �� For collectible knives and edged weapons Argocoins accepts payments via credit cards, personal checks drawn from US-based accounts, certified US-based bank checks, and money orders. Take a look at the Payments section within our Terms and Conditions for mailing instructions and additional details. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Follow me on Facebook @argoman400BC to keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions.. FREE USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM International shipping for this item will be $55 and up to most countries on our “ship-to” list.