Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield Rifle 16" Bayonet by R.I.A. with M1910 Scabbard - dated 1906 Category_Night Sights most likely a MkIII or

most likely a MkIII or MkIIIa pattern

and this fine example comes complete with its ribbon and original award document

Superseded in 1903 with the five pocket pouch model

There is also a Swedish crown proof on the blade's reverse ricasso

A finely carved horn grip

Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield Rifle 16" Bayonet by R.I.A. with M1910 Scabbard - dated 1906 Category_Night Sights most likely a MkIII orOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a true very good Condition 16 WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by Rock Island Arsenal, complete with an M1910 Scabbard. It is dated 1909, being made during the Pre WWI period for the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is still in the original issued configuration, with a 16 inch blade and wooden grip scales. The WWII era M1 Garand was designed to take the same blade bayonet as the M1903 Springfield rifle, so at