US Pre WWI M1905 Bayonet, SA 1906 Blade, 1st Model Scabbard
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $245.00

Original period manufacture. A well used but complete example of the bayonet pattern adopted for use with the M1903 Springfield Rifle.1906 blade date on the ricasso, and made by Springfield Arsenal. The blade was finished in the bright, no displaying an even steel patina finish, with evidence of cleaned surface corrosion and light pitting to the surface. The tip is properly pointed and there are no nicks in the cutting edge.Matching steel patina finish with light pitting to the guard and pommel, the lock mechanism works properly. Original wood grips have been lacquered over at some point in the past, exhibiting typical marring and denting from service use.The leather covering on the wooden bodied scabbard displays considerable age and wear with cracking, and a small missing section of the covering on the reverse. The seam has opened up a bit towards the tip, which also shows wear.Blue finished Krag style hanger display some light surface corrosion, but most of the blue remains intact.