Original Soviet Cold War Airborne Paratrooper Drop Knife - Soviet Afghan War Era Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts most likely in the Civil

most likely in the Civil War and after and comes with its period leather flap top holster which shows plenty of external wear

The markings are somewhat faint

This dress dagger would be a fine example for the avid collector

"814" has thus become known as "Air Force Day"

The rifle was then later shortened for colonial service and arsenal reworked

Original Soviet Cold War Airborne Paratrooper Drop Knife - Soviet Afghan War Era Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts most likely in the CivilOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Soviet military issue Pataroopers Drop Knife as issued to parachutists and pilots during the Cold War. This particular knife dates from the Soviet Afghan War era. These knives were used by Russian paratroopers who were hung up or tangled in their parachutes' shroud lines. The knife has a unique shaped serrated blade, a brown bakelite grip and a ribbed plastic sheath. Included is the original plastic sheath.