Early Pre WW-II Collins No. 37 Signal Corps Machete NR

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#4 Is an old World War II Collins N0. 37 Machete. Marked with the Collins Logo Spanish marking (faint) and SCUSA on the reverse(Signal Corps). Collins was in business from 1845-1965. Blade is full, with original scabbard. Scabbard marked with the Collins Logo and the number 14 (scabbard model number) and U.S. Signal Corps. No.3 Stacked leather handles. This machete is referred to as "Collins No. 37 U.S. Signal Corps Brush Cutting Knife" in Henry's book. The Army originally purchased thes in 1906. Overall length 23 inches with an 18 inch blade. This machete and scabbard is in near mint condition with only slight tarnish to the blade. See photos. I WILL BE SELLING ITEMS FROM MY COLLINS COLLECTION EACH SUNDAY AT 5PM PST! Last photo shows the six Collins items I have for sale today: #1 No. 18 #2 No. 128 (US 1942) #3 No. 128 Green Horn #4 No. 37 Signal Corps #5 No. 127 #6 No. 1005 Green Horn Brand Ref: Goin's Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings, page 65. Knife reference: Cole's The Best of U.S. Military Knives, page . (Book III page .) NOT LISTED Henry's Collins Machetes and Bowies 1845-1965 page 99 and 109 Selling my modest collection of over thirty years. I will be posting new "old" items every day. I appreciate your interest. Everything I sell is UNCONDITIONALLY GURANTEED! If you don't like it return it for a full refund. Sorry read more