Original U.S. WWII Era USAAF Bomber Crew Crash Axe Flintlock Pistols This 1942 dated example is

This 1942 dated example is nicely maker marked L

W means but most likely they are the foundry initials that cast the bell

It has been documented that During WWII numerous US Naval shipboard foundries made custom theater fighting knives

Though the M3 had competed with the USMC 1219C2 for approval by the Army

Handle is nearly perfect except for a small chip on the reverse as well as the blade

Original U.S. WWII Era USAAF Bomber Crew Crash Axe Flintlock Pistols This 1942 dated example isOriginal Item: Only One Available. In excellent condition, this is the real thing: a CRASH AXE used by Air Crewmen to break out of damaged aircraft. Heavy hard Rubber permanently attached handle cover with large curved blade axe head with spike protruding rearward. Measures 14 1 2 inches long, with a 8 inch long head. This style of axe was used by American bomber crews during WWII and after. This example is not dated, but is marked RP 4 on the metal