Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet by S.A. with M1905 Modified Scabbard by R.I.A. - Dated 1908/9 U.S. Antique Guns com/news/silver-star-winner-other-vets-honored-by-ruritans/article_d3455b6f-3ff6-546b-8a90-1a8708b497a9

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It was installed in a wide array of fighter and bomber aircraft including the P-38

These are adjustable by a central winding wheel which extends the eye pieces

The throat has seen some wear to the finish with oxidation

Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet by S.A. with M1905 Modified Scabbard by R.I.A. - Dated 1908/9 U.S. Antique Guns com/news/silver-star-winner-other-vets-honored-by-ruritans/article_d3455b6f-3ff6-546b-8a90-1a8708b497a9Original Item: Only One Available. We have only had one of these rare sets previously, and by any account this offering far exceeds the first in condition. This is an excellent condition U. S. M1905 bayonet dated 1908, originally made before WWI for the M1903 Springfield Rifle. It is fitted with a very good condition original M1905 leather covered scabbard, dated 1909, with the rare Type 1 modification to add a belt hanger. These are very rarely seen