Rare Trench Knife

[flyadive]

Got this from a guy who is retiring and moving. He is selling all his collection, so I asked to purchase this one.....! Any expert advice would be appreciated
























US Trench knife- 1917 A.C.CO, Blued Triangular 9" blade, studded "Knucks" hand guard with wood finger- grooved grip, no sheath

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[Red James Cash]

In WW1 heavy trench coats were usually worn by everybody.They werent always easy to penetrate with an edged weapon,thats why the triangle blade,it punched through a lot easier.The A.C.co version is rarer than the LF&C version.Do you have the scabbard?Hope so,if not its worth a little less.My guess is its worth around 500 bucks give or take.Dont clean it to much or take any rust off of it with a wire brush or anything.you dont want to hurt the blued finish.

 

[flyadive]

In WW1 heavy trench coats were usually worn by everybody.They werent always easy to penetrate with an edged weapon,thats why the triangle blade,it punched through a lot easier.The A.C.co version is rarer than the LF&C version.Do you have the scabbard?Hope so,if not its worth a little less.My guess is its worth around 500 bucks give or take.Dont clean it to much or take any rust off of it with a wire brush or anything.you dont want to hurt the blued finish.

No scabbard ! I won't clean it either , it's in pretty good shape! I'll just sit on it for awhile and hope it goes through the roof someday in price!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Make sure it is authentic! Two WWI L.F.&C U.S. Model 1917 Trench Knives

WWI Trench Knife - A.C. CO. USA 1917

 

[Red James Cash]

No scabbard ! I won't clean it either , it's in pretty good shape! I'll just sit on it for awhile and hope it goes through the roof someday in price!

Doesnt hurt to sit on it.No pun intendedJust wipe it down with a rust preventive every once and a while and wrap it up an a clean cloth.If anybody handles it wipe it down afterwards,otherwise you'll get rusty finger prints.Dont store it in a plastic bag,moisture might build up inside the bag.Nice find

 

[flyadive]

Make sure it is authentic! Two WWI L.F.&C U.S. Model 1917 Trench Knives WWI Trench Knife - A.C. CO. USA 1917

I'm pretty sure it's authentic .
But I really don't know for sure!
Anyway to authenticate?
Wiped down and safely stowed away!