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Item Description:
Up for sale is an authentic, original World War II US Military M-1942 Jungle Machete. This piece was manufactured by the renowned Henry Disston & Sons factory and features the highly desirable, early-production transitional wood handle.
Unlike the common late-war plastic/composition handles, this early 1943 variant utilized factory-issued black-stained wood scales secured by a 4-rivet layout to prevent splitting.
Item Details & Specifications:
- Manufacturer Stamp: Disston U.S. 1943 (Crisp, legible stamp on the ricasso)
- Blade Length: Standard 18-inch profile
- Handle Type: Original 2-piece wood grip scales
- Rivet Count: 4 original steel rivets
- Condition:, Blade retains a dark patina with minor pitting / Wood handles are solid with a chip on one of the grips / Lanyard hole is intact]. Please reference all photos for the exact cosmetic condition.
This is a 100% guaranteed original WWII military artifact, perfect for advanced USMC, Pacific Theater, or edged-weapons collectors. Ships securely wrapped with tracking.
