1 vintage WW2 V-44 USMC fighting knife available.  This green horn handle V-44 is in excellent condition.  This World War II V-44 would make an important addition to any collection. 

This V-44 was made by Collins.  The blade is stamped 'COLLINS & CO.   LEGITIMUS   MADE IN U.S.A.   No. 18'.  This knife measures 14 1/8" overall.  The blade itself measures 9 7/16".  This knife has a brass guard, and green horn handle.  The Collins scabbard is stamped 'COLLINS & Co.   LEGITIMUS   13'.   

Photo 9 above is from Mike Silvey's book Knives of the United States Military World War II. 

The green horn on this knife is super unique.  The craftsman at Collins who paired up the horn handle scales on this knife made a beautiful choice--note the dark green paired with the light green. 

This vintage World War II Collins green horn handle V44 is in excellent condition.  The blade has no nicks that are of any size to mention.  There is no pitting on the blade.  The horn handle is in excellent condition--one side exhibits some of the usual insect activity on these knives.  Everything is nice and tight on this knife.  A beautiful example.