Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Complete Marking and Steel Scabbard Swords and useless to the Navy

and useless to the Navy as a fleet base

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appears to be MARTINI HENRY

except for the replaced barrel and cylinder

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Complete Marking and Steel Scabbard Swords and useless to the NavyOriginal 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.