Model 1905 E1 Bayonet
UNITED STATES
20th century
Steel, resin, iron
Long. total: 36.5; Long. blade: 24.8 cm
Socket diameter: 1.6 cm

Straight blade with one edge and one false edge, with fullers and marked "RIA 1906." for Rock Island Arsenal, between a bomb of order, on one side and "US" on the second side.
Rocket with grooved resin plates, monogrammed "A" on the pommel.
M3 pattern scabbard, in green coated canvas, marked "20 101 CO.B" on one side and "68" covered with paint on the second side.
Iron cap marked "US" in the Ordnance Bomb.

Bayonet for Springfield M 1903 and M1 Garand rifles.

Ref.: 7222

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