Case v-42 commando dagger

[piper394]

Hi folks
I have a commission to make a replica V-42 for a museum, and would like some input if anyone has ever had or seen one of these disassembled. My question is the function of the pin in the side of the skull crusher . Does it hold the crusher on or is it threaded as well as pinned?
Thanks in advance

 

[Coastiekevink]

It's a Boker replica but maybe close if not exactly like original?

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[GIRLYmann]

Taking a guess here.
Based upon the prototype

http://www.usmilitaryfightingknives.com/V42.html
The threaded end of the tang wouldn't have been wide enough
To have a pin run through it.
Besides, that would have weaken that part
Of the tang structure considerably.
Also, it would have taken more time and resources to execute
If one takes into consideration the situation of Wartime production.
A pin would have simplified everything.
if one had the right equipment.
But this is conjuncture on my part...
Luckily case still manufactures the exact v42.
And they might be able to provide the exact answer
http://www.wrcase.com/support/contact/
Hope this helps.

 

[piper394]

Taking a guess here.
Based upon the prototype

http://www.usmilitaryfightingknives.com/V42.html
The threaded end of the tang wouldn't have been wide enough
To have a pin run through it.
Besides, that would have weaken that part
Of the tang structure considerably.
Also, it would have taken more time and resources to execute
If one takes into consideration the situation of Wartime production.
A pin would have simplified everything.
if one had the right equipment.
But this is conjuncture on my part...
Luckily case still manufactures the exact v42.
And they might be able to provide the exact answer
http://www.wrcase.com/support/contact/
Hope this helps.

Thanks for the reply. The sketch is a good breakdown of the parts and very helpful. I sent a request off to Case to see what they have to say. I wonder if the pin was just there to act as a thread lock.

 

[piper394]

Thanks for the pic. It seems like that should be the logical method and I think they are threaded, just wondering about the purpose of the pin.

 

[knarfeng]

Likely a stop pin to keep the screwed handle from coming loose in service. (like a set screw, only a pin pushed in hard enough to deform it and lock it into position.)

 

[BladeScout]

Likely a stop pin to keep the screwed handle from coming loose in service. (like a set screw, only a pin pushed in hard enough to deform it and lock it into position.)

Considering the thin thread, Id go with this as well.

 

[tltt]

The first 1219C2 F/U knives had a problem with the handle/pommel spinning loose, and were subsequently pinned in place. The Camillus M-3's of the same period were pinned too, using common nail stock. So the Case V-42's are probably pinned in the same way.

If Case can't answer or is slow, ask Frank Trzaska here - http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/ . Infact, it would probably be a good idea to ask him anyway, as he always runs across interesting tidbits about military knives, and war time production.

 

[piper394]

Thanks all, very helpful information.