Original British WWII Second Pattern B2 Marked Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Original Scabbard French Pistols The British considered it more

The British considered it more suitable for mounted troops cavalry and mounted infantry than the more cumbersome Lewis

was to be produced in larger numbers than any other British sight

There is also staining and oxidation on much of the barrel

The communication was sent to Hans Frank

Barrel has British proof marks and the butt is stamped 67

Original British WWII Second Pattern B2 Marked Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Original Scabbard French Pistols The British considered it moreOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the rarer versions of the Fairbairn Sykes fighting knives. This version features a blackened brass handle, blackened blade, and "B2" stamped on the cross guard. The crossguard is stamped twice with ENGLAND, which is so often encountered on knives exported in the 1970s. The knife comes with a fantastic and correct leather belt sheath. Condition of the knife is very good, still with a sharp edge,