{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-collins-co-legitimus-model-machete-with-boyt-1942-dated-scabbard","title":"Original U.S. WWII Collins \u0026 Co Legitimus Model Machete With Boyt 1942 Dated Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1826, two brothers, Samuel Watkinson Collins (age 24) and David Collins (age 21) along with their wealthy cousin, William Wells, purchased the old Humphrey gristmill along the Farmington River in South Canton with the intention to produce high quality ground axes. The Collins Company line of products would grow over the years to include not only axes, but also machetes, hatchets, adzes, brush hooks, picks, shovels, knives, swords, bayonets and plows, making them the world’s leading manufacturer of edge tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese long machetes are hard to come by on today's market. Made by Collins \u0026amp; Co. of Hartford, Conn, this is a LEGITIMUS model long jungle machete. The Machete has an impressive overall length of 27 inches, with a straight 22 inch Bush\/Collins machete shape blade. The ricasso is nicely marked on one side:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Collins Emblem)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEGITIMUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLLINS \u0026amp; CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADE IN U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. 191\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side of the ricasso has a very interesting label that really adds a ton of character!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is in good condition, though it does show some use, staining, pitting and surface oxidation. It has been sharpened several times, it is obvious that this was a machete that did not spend its life in the scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black hard plastic grips are in good condition, with the expected wear of age, and all the rivets are solidly attached. The scabbard is a fantastic example of a hard to find leather one. The construction is still solid with deep markings for \u003cstrong\u003eBOYT 1942.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice Collins machete ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 22”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Machete\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 27”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 22⅞”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41900738904133,"sku":"ONSV24KIS140","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24KIS140__01.jpg?v=1728184732","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-collins-co-legitimus-model-machete-with-boyt-1942-dated-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}