Original U.S. WWI & WWII M1905 Springfield 16" Rifle Bayonet by R.I.A. with WWII M3 Scabbard - dated 1909 81mm Mortar and has the usual wear

and has the usual wear from service

Much original paint is still retained in areas

We've never had an example like this as they are rare and exceptionally difficult to find

helping soldiers write letters to loved ones

and only a long pull will produce full automatic fire

Original U.S. WWI & WWII M1905 Springfield 16" Rifle Bayonet by R.I.A. with WWII M3 Scabbard - dated 1909 81mm Mortar and has the usual wearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition U. S. M1905 bayonet dated 1910, originally made during the Pre WWI period for the M1903 Springfield Rifle, which was then reissued in WWII for the M1 Garand Rifle. It is fitted with a WWII Issue M3 scabbard. The Garand was designed to take the same blade bayonet as the M1903 Springfield rifle, so at the beginning of the war they were issued with bayonets originally made for those