Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by S.G.C.O. with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Revolutionary War This rifle does not show

This rifle does not show much sign of being fired

There are no other markings that we can see

It weighs 11lb when fully loaded to provide enough supplies for a pilot/aircrew to survive until hopeful rescue

14 (1942)CITATION:SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America

Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by S.G.C.O. with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Revolutionary War This rifle does not showOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the French WWI M1916 type 2 Fighting Knife, pattern 41 made by S. G. C. O., 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 these