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WWI FRENCH MADE M1918 KNUCKLE KNIFE BY AU LION.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
WWI FRENCH MADE M1918 KNUCKLE KNIFE BY AU LION.
Overall length: 11 1/2". Blade length: 6 1/2". Double edged blade has a raised medial ridge and is weakly stamped at the ricasso “(lion) AU LION”. Cast brass hilt with visible file marks and “U.S. 1918” on the front of the grip. The 4 finger loops have “skull crusher” nubs on the ends. There is a square conical securing nut on the pommel. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has minor discoloration and shows some evidence of sharpening. The “AU LION” mark is weakly stamped, as often seen. Hilt has a mellow mustard patina, and the pommel nut has a lightly oxidized finish. PROVENANCE: Estate of Travis Frost. (02-19809/BF). $400-600.