RARE WWII US AIR CORPS-USMC V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE OF AMERICAN GI WHO LISTS 26 POSTS, INCLUDING CAMPS AND PACIFIC ISLANDS.

This is an honest example of an unmarked V-42 survival knife that saw some use and “BUD YOKLEY” wrote his name and listed 26 places he was stationed starting at Camp Croft and ending with several Philippine and Pacific Islands before coming home. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. 9-1/4″ blade is overall grey with staining and pitting. Brass cross guard has been cleaned with several small dents. Composition grips are worn with several reductions; iron pins have dark patina. Snap closure to scabbard is heavily scuffed and worn. Scabbard is fairly solid with break near tip with folding. 52332-216 JS (300-500) – Lot 2274

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2274	$258.75	RARE WWII US AIR CORPS-USMC V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE OF AMERICAN GI WHO LISTS 26 POSTS, INCLUDING CAMPS AND PACIFIC ISLANDS. This is an honest example of an unmarked V-42 survival knife that saw some use and “BUD YOKLEY” wrote his name and listed 26 places he was stationed starting at Camp Croft and ending with several Philippine and Pacific Islands before coming home. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. 9-1/4″ blade is overall grey with staining and pitting. Brass cross guard has been cleaned with several small dents. Composition grips are worn with several reductions; iron pins have dark patina. Snap closure to scabbard is heavily scuffed and worn. Scabbard is fairly solid with break near tip with folding. 52332-216 JS (300-500) – Lot 2274 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE WWII US AIR CORPS-USMC V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE OF AMERICAN GI WHO LISTS 26 POSTS, INCLUDING CAMPS AND PACIFIC ISLANDS.