Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with Original Broken Scabbard Japanese Field Gear Its 23 1/2" barrel is

Its 23 1/2" barrel is fitted with a blade fore sight with an additional flip up blade sheltered in its circular surround

ideal for placement of the thumb when inflicting an underarm thrust

His Aviator kit bag is named to another combat-torn aviator

There is some staining and wear on the outsides of the barrel

The rifle has an issue date stamped into the barrel of 1876

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with Original Broken Scabbard Japanese Field Gear Its 23 1/2" barrel isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This good service used condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and broken leather scabbard with standard GI Pistol belt hook attachment. There is a complete break in the leather of the scabbard which should be addressed. 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,