Guns International #: 102825739
Seller's Inventory #: WWI 1918 Au Lion Trench knife
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Guns International #: 102825739
Category - Knives - Fighting
- Knives - Military US
WWI 1918 Au Lion Trench knife
Description: A US Model 1918 Mk 1 Trench Knife by Au Lion World War I with a 6.75" bright double-edged blade length with pronounced median ridge on both sides. About 11.5" overall with hilt. WWI-era US Model 1918 trench knife with sand cast brass hilt. And Hilt cast with U.S. 1918 into the right side. Blade with a deeply stamped recumbent lion mark on the obverse ricasso, typical of the French-made "Au Lion" knives, thus the name applied to this pattern. Capstan nut is the correct four-sided version. . These knives were produced in France during World War I and the blades and scabbards were inspired by the French "Avenger" trench knife. These are the only brass knuckle US WWI fighting knives that might have seen service in the Great War, and today they are much less commonly encountered than their American-made LF&C brethren. A fine condition example overall. Blade clean , no rust no grinding stone sharpening, very sharp two edged blade. May have been sharpened with an Arkansas fine stone due to the razor sharp edges. When buying a gun always have it examined by a competent gunsmith before shooting. To buy a gun from me you must get a direct email for me, with details, and shipping cost. We don’t have a web site .I prefer money orders or a check. Item ships when funds come in. I try to keep guns affordable, which means I make less money than most dealers. You won’t get altitude sickness, or nose bleed, with my prices! I consistently have the best selection of older guns If you attempt to buy, you must still contact us for details . Best to email to buy. Sometimes a local person can stop buy and purchase before the gun is removed. Sometimes not home to get calls. Some guns are required shipment to a gun dealer near you for a transfer to you when it arrives. Otherwise many older or black powder guns ship to your door. With the widest selection of older guns at great prices, We don’t have a store, and sell on the internet only. I’m easy to get along with. Thank You Price: $995.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102825739
Seller's Inventory #: WWI 1918 Au Lion Trench knife
Guns International #: 102825739
Seller's Inventory #: WWI 1918 Au Lion Trench knife