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Lot 529
Scarce WWI US OCL Model 1917 Trench "Knuckle" Knife W/ Scabbard
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Manufacturer: Onieda Community Ltd. (c. 1917-1918)
Model: M1917 Trench "Knuckle"
Blade Length: 9.125 in.
OAL: 15.125 in. w/ scabbard
Condition: blade has some wear & rub marks from the scabbard as well as some dings in the edges; guard has some brown patina showing through the blue finish w/ moderate wear & rusting; wood handle has wear & patina commensurate w/ age; leather is worn; belt clip & mounting are bent
Includes: scabbard
Marked: guard is marked "U.S. / O.C.L. / 1918"; scabbard collar & tip are marked "M.S."; scabbard throat is marked "J.E."; leather wrap is marked "HEWELL-1918"
Provenance: An El Paso, Texas collection
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