Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Gonon 41 with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Category_Martini-Henry Parts ENGLAND this wonderful knife is

ENGLAND this wonderful knife is still fitted with the original Stag Horn Grips

- Silver Ring With “Manila ‘45”: The ring is in great condition with the text and date still highly visible

It also had number WH-145778 stenciled onto the side

This was quite common with these

The entire piece has been painted a dark brown color to give the entire piece a faux bronze appearance

Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Gonon 41 with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Category_Martini-Henry Parts ENGLAND this wonderful knife isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the French WWI M1916 type 2 Fighting Knife, pattern 41 made by GONON, as marked on the blade ricasso. It comes complete with it's original black painted steel scabbard. These are often called Le Vengeur de 1870 (The Avenger of 1870), in reference to the lost war against the Prussian Army in 1870. After the defeat of France in 1940 the Germans captured large quantities M1916's and these