Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Astier-Prodon of Thiers with Scabbard - “Le Vengeur de 1870” U.S. Army which then hinges down behind

which then hinges down behind an extra several feet of barrel

especially on the securing strap

5”Shoulder to sleeve: 16”Shoulder to shoulder: 24”Chest width: 16”Waist width: 15

22" rimfire ammunition

Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Astier-Prodon of Thiers with Scabbard - “Le Vengeur de 1870” U.S. Army which then hinges down behindOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the French WWI M1916 type 2 Fighting Knife, pattern 41 made by Astier Prodon Thiers, as marked on the blade ricasso. It comes complete with its original blued 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