Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard in Excellent Condition British Bayonets This is a Standard Grade

This is a Standard Grade 1 Spring

The Leuchtpistol 34 has an aluminum alloy frame and barrel with steel moving components

and the metallic whiz of shells overhead merged into a continuous scream

The instrument itself in inscribed CAPT

Barrel marking faintly reads ADDRESS COL

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard in Excellent Condition British Bayonets This is a Standard GradeOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife was the second major "Knuckle Knife" to be officially adopted and issued to the US military. It was developed for use in the horrific trench warfare that typified the stalemate on the Western Front during the latter part of World War One and saw use not only there, but during World War Two as well. The knife was manufactured in the United States by Henry Disston & Sons (H. D.