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1917, 1918 Trench Knives Original US Issued WWI & WWII
Guns International #: 100947616 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Knives - Military US - Military Collectible US
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Seller: Michael Lee
Company: Michael Lees
Member Since: 2/21/09
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (727) 415-0811
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Total Number of Listings: 109
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Cash, Bank Check, Money Order
Description:
For Sale is only the LF&C it is $750.00 . It is guaranteed to be correct and Original. The condition is excellent for it's age and use.
This 1917 knife is manufactured by LF&C.
The first official U.S.. trench knife adopted for service issue was the U.S.. M1917 trench knife designed by Henry Disston & Sons, and based on examples of trench knives then in service with the French Army. The M1917 featured a triangular stiletto blade, wooden grip, metal knuckle guard, and a rounded pommel. The M1917 proved unsatisfactory in service, and a slightly improved version, the M1918, was adopted within months. Despite this, the M1918 is almost identical to the M1917, differing primarily in the construction and appearance of the knuckle guard. Usable only as stabbing weapons, the M1917 and M1918 frequently suffered broken blades. Their limited utility and general unpopularity caused the AEF to empanel a testing board in 1918 to test various trench knives and select a replacement.
SIH will be $25.00 for one knife.
SOLD