Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet marked S.A. with M1910 Scabbard - dated 1908 Original Antique Guns The blade has some of

The blade has some of the original crossgrain near the hilt and an intact tip

There is a lovely Bancroft black diamond label in the crown with a paper name label in the sleeve beneath it

and 431 missing

The author used this knife and a specimen for his wonderful book and even signed page 277 where this knife is featured

which shows wear

Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet marked S.A. with M1910 Scabbard - dated 1908 Original Antique Guns The blade has some ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Condition 16 WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by the Springfield Armory, complete with an original M1910 Scabbard. It is dated 1906, being made during the pre WWI period for the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is still in the original issued configuration, with the 16 inch blade, blued handle and cross guard, and wooden grip scales. The M1905 was originally designed with a bright steel blade, but