The 89 Marlin was the first solid-top receiver
which was repainted during the WWII period
There are scattered small holes throughout as well as age toning and staining
However thousands of these helicopters were lost to enemy small arms fire
The right side of the butt stock still has a crisp 1866 dated round Mutzig Arsenal cartouche from the last conversion
Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with Original Scabbard Military Art The 89 Marlin was theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely used condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and leather scabbard with standard GI Pistol belt hook attachment. The top of the guard is is nicely marked: U. S. L. F. & C. 1917 Landers, Frary, and Clark (L. F. & C.) began in 1853 as Landers & Smith Manufacturing Company, and in 1862 became known as Landers, Frary & Clark. They were in New Britain, Connecticut, and