Original U.S. WWII M1941 Johnson Rifle Bayonet with Leather Scabbard German Gun Magazines Getting out of the aircraft

Getting out of the aircraft would often involve cutting through live electrical circuits

which was originally Field Gray (FeldGrau) but was over painted with white paint for use during the winter months in snow covered theaters of operation either on the Western or Eastern front

It appeared on the cover as well as in Signal Corps advertising

After jump training

About midway down the horn there is another sheet iron band 2 1/2" wide with a raised opening

Original U.S. WWII M1941 Johnson Rifle Bayonet with Leather Scabbard German Gun Magazines Getting out of the aircraftOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a Model 1941 Johnson rifle bayonet complete with original leather scabbard. The bayonet is numbered 999 on the muzzle ring. The leather scabbard is soft, pliable, and in very good condition. It does show some wear however, and has matured to a nice dark brown color. The stitching is mostly intact, though it was removed above the securing strap, as scabbard as issued only had allowance