US WWI, M1905 Bayonet & Scabbard, RIA 1907 Blade
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: $365.00

Original period manufacture. A very sound example of one of the two classic American bayonets of WWI. Rock Island Arsenal manufacture and dated 1907, with a blue finish to the blade, with no nicks or sharpening. Sound original finish grips, of rough-hewn walnut, no cracks just typical marring from age and wear. Mix of blue steel and patina finish to the guard and pommel.Canvas covered wooden bodied scabbard, with a leather chape, and a M1910 belt loop suspension. Surface scuffing to the scabbard chape, with period staining to the fabric. Stitching is sound, splotch of white paint on the reverse of the scabbard above leather chape, perhaps purposely done. Stitched side seam on the scabbard body, brass belt hook, possible USMC use.