Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 MG 34 Feed Assembly This was done by inserting

This was done by inserting a Mk 2 grenade into the prongs while a holder on one of the prongs kept the arming lever from releasing

with half the 20-plus defendants being sentenced to death and most of the others sentenced to prison terms ranging from 10 years to life

the top is 71 inches tall from the bottom screw fitting to the top of the pole topper

The front sight looks to have been shortened a bit for some reason

FREID OSTERMANN CO

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 MG 34 Feed Assembly This was done by insertingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and aged replica leather scabbard with standard GI pistol belt hook attachment. The inside of the knuckle guard is is nicely marked: A. C. C. O. U. S. A. 1917 This indicates 1917 manufacture by American Cutlery Corporation, of Chicago Illinois. This company, established in 1865, manufactured a multitude of edged