Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet Marked S.A. with WWII M3 USN Scabbard - Dated 1918 U.S. Navy which is common for later

which is common for later produced blades

The rest of the finish is still bright steel

It became the 6th regiment of foot and by 1782 was also being referred to as the first Warwickshire regiment

The coiled cord is not typical

The French and Germans fought hard over this observation post

Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet Marked S.A. with WWII M3 USN Scabbard - Dated 1918 U.S. Navy which is common for laterOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Condition 16 WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by the Springfield Armory, complete with an original M3 Scabbard. It is dated 1912, being made during the pre WWI period for the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is still in the original issued configuration, with the 16 inch blued blade, blued handle and cross guard, and wooden grip scales. The M1905 was originally designed with a bright steel blade,