Description
WW2 M1 SA bayonet, scarce bowie-tip blade type, former 1912-dated WW1 era M1905 bayonet, original composition scabbard. Rare type in excellent overall condition, considering the age.
Original WW2 era M1 bayonet made from the WW1 era Springfield Arsenal M1905 bayonet that was cut-down to 10-inch blade. This WW1 era bayonet was cut-down and refurbished as M1 by American Fork & Hoe (the handle’s rib is stamped AFH in small letters). Starting in Spring of 1943, a number of bayonet manufacturers were involved in the shortening of old and new M1905 bayonets. The first shortened bayonets were delivered in September 1943, and deliveries continued at a rate of 40,000-50,000 per month until August 1945. Roughly 1 million “long” M1905 bayonets underwent the cut-down process before the end of the war.
This bayonet is about 14.5” / 36.8 cm overall; a scarce “bowie-tip” type gun-blued blade is about 9-7/8” / 25 cm; the edge is very sharp still, the tip is intact. The original M1905 bayonet that this fighter was converted from was manufactured in 1912 during WW1 by the famous Springfield Arsenal (SA). Ricasso is stamped SA / 1912 / US “flaming bomb” ordinance mark on one side, arsenal serial number US / 539166 on the other. Original WW2 issue black plastic handle grips are in excellent overall condition, considering the age; no cracks or chips; all parts tight with no play; bayonet release mechanism is 100% functional. Original WW2 era M7 composition scabbard was manufactured by Victory Plastics (VP). The throat is marked with US “flaming-bomb” ordinance mark on the throat; the throat’s underside plate is sharply stamped B4/4N; the belt hanger part of the steel throat is damaged.
This scarce “bowie tip type” WW2 M1 SA bayonet/M1905 conversion will make a great addition to any collection. This rare original WW2 M1 SA bayonet not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it’s in 100% original “as is” condition; these are the actual photos. I have a number of vintage American-made collectible knives in the store, please take a look at the store’s American Blades section. Also, please don’t forget to check out our Militaria section for other WW1 and WW2 era combat knives, including German WW1 era trench knives, vintage USAF WW2 Pilot Knives and a couple of nice WW2 era British fighting daggers available for sale.
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