Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell Japanese Documents and Books pushing the entire breech mechanism

pushing the entire breech mechanism with it

The blade is now covered in very old rust/corrosion

There is a large brass plate incorporated in the construction on the right side which as been engraved:-

one just needs lighter fluid and you are all set

raised in 1689 in Edinburgh

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell Japanese Documents and Books pushing the entire breech mechanismOriginal Item: Only One Available. This good used 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