WW1 US 1917 L.F. & C. Trench Knife - WWI USGI, US Military For Sale

This U.S. WWI Trench Knife M1917 is made by L.F. & C. It features a correct triangular 9″ black steel blade, that retains most of its original finish. There are typical runner marks from being in and out of the scabbard, and slight wear to the tip. The handle is beautiful, with a wood grip. The grip has some slight wear and scratches and shows beautiful original color. The guard retains nearly all of the original finish and shows modest wear for being over 100 years old. The top of the guard is nicely maker marked. The manufacturer of this piece, L.F & C. This WWI Trench Knife M1917 is complete with an amazing original leather scabbard. The scabbard is well marked, with the maker and date “JEWELL – 1918” as well as “H. E.” on the throat and “M. S.” on the bottom tip. The leather retains virtually all of the original green surface and color, and the standard pistol belt brass attachment hook remains intact. The condition of this knife, which is over 100 years old, is very remarkable; it would be extremely hard to find a better example.
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