Lot 221:
Reproduction U.S. Model 1917 Trench Knife with Scabbard
Sold for: $225
Description
This item is a modern reproduction of the U.S. Model 1917 Trench Knife, designed as a close-combat weapon during World War I. It features a triangular stiletto-style steel blade finished with a black coating. The hilt includes a finger-contoured hardwood grip secured within a blackened steel knuckle guard that has four distinctive pyramidal points. The accompanying scabbard is constructed from greenish-gray leather with blackened steel hardware and a standard M1910 wire belt attachment hook. The knuckle guard is stamped A.C. CO. U.S.A. 1917 on the interior. The scabbard leather features a JEWELL-1918 stamp. A modern adhesive sticker on the scabbard throat identifies the piece as being manufactured in India.
Blade Length: 9 inches
Total Length: 14 inches.
Condition report:
Excellent, near-mint condition. The blackened finish remains consistent across the blade and knuckle guard with virtually no signs of wear. The wooden grip is in pristine condition. The leather of the scabbard remains supple and all metal fittings are firmly attached.
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