Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with 1918 dated Jewell Scabbard British Machine Guns Measuring only 103" overall

Measuring only 103" overall

bright and having most of the original grain from the final factory polish

Vollmer modified the feed mechanism to accept either drum magazines or belt ammunition

many missions were flown unopposed by Axis aircraft

Hutton shared many of his creations with America’s Escape and Evasion Section

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with 1918 dated Jewell Scabbard British Machine Guns Measuring only 103" overallOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and leather scabbard with standard GI pistol belt hook attachment. Inside the knuckle guard is is nicely marked: A. C. CO USA 1917 This indicates 1917 manufacture by American Cutlery Corporation, of Chicago Illinois. This company, established in 1865, manufactured a multitude of edged weapons, as well as other