Original German WWI Fighting Trench Knife with Original Rolled Steel Scabbard German Gun Magazines bypassing Leipzig and

bypassing Leipzig and

During his first decade in the firearms business Merwin became an investor

These grip plates are retained by nickel rivets having good dressed heads on both sides

This system was personally selected by Emperor Franz Joseph in 1867 much to the surprise of the Austrian Military

The bayonet is in very good condition

Original German WWI Fighting Trench Knife with Original Rolled Steel Scabbard German Gun Magazines bypassing Leipzig andOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged and a slight Bowie styled blade this is an original fighting knife used by the Germans in WW1 and then again in WW2. In nice used condition, this knife has an all wood grip with hatching secured by three pins. The blade is one sided but has a small return of about two inches at the point. Blade is bright an free of pitting with some minor discoloration. Blade length 6 inches overall length