Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Matching Scabbard MG 15 The Lewis was the principal

The Lewis was the principal "free" or flexible Allied aircraft machine gun of World War I

Offered in un-cleaned condition

and also often placed the pistol against the wearer's ribcage

The 42" barrel still bears the original British Proof marks and maker initials of T

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Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Matching Scabbard MG 15 The Lewis was the principalOriginal 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.