Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell Category_Feed Block Assembly and 76th Fighter Squadrons

and 76th Fighter Squadrons

The now well known Mauser "wing" type safety lever was developed for the Gewehr 71

engaged the enemy

adapting to the shift from illustration to photography when used in advertising

This button has perfect enamel throughout the surfaces

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell Category_Feed Block Assembly and 76th Fighter SquadronsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very good condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and leather scabbard with standard GI Pistol belt hook attachment. The top of the guard is is nicely marked: U. S. L. F. & C. 1917 Landers, Frary, and Clark (L. F. & C.) began in 1853 as Landers & Smith Manufacturing Company, and in 1862 became known as Landers, Frary & Clark. They were in New Britain, Connecticut, and made