Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Replica Non-Firing Guns and are the type permanently

and are the type permanently attached to the bag

This Artillery example is in excellent condition

but it has been well cared for

There is a small portion of the chinstrap still attached to the liner band

which originally locked the pan closed and held the hammer at half cock

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Replica Non-Firing Guns and are the type permanentlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the scarce 1st pattern OSS Drop Knife. 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 very good condition, and looks to have been made from a trapdoor bayonet that had seen service and wear. The original finish is worn, with light