Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co. with Reproduction Scabbard - Rare Maker Category_Receiver The Type 96 also had

The Type 96 also had a folding bipod attached to the gas block

The bore on the rifle does show strong rifling with an LED bore light

so this was made early in production

in 1942 due to the inadequacies of the Mark I

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co. with Reproduction Scabbard - Rare Maker Category_Receiver The Type 96 also hadOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Model 1917 trench knife with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, just missing the scabbard. Inside the knuckle guard is is nicely marked: A. C. CO USA 1917 This indicates 1917 manufacture by American Cutlery Corporation, of Chicago Illinois. This company, established in 1865, manufactured a multitude of edged weapons, as well as other products. This is a far more difficult maker