{"product_id":"original-u-s-philippine-american-war-model-1892-krag-rifle-bayonet-and-2nd-pattern-scabbard-dated-1918","title":"Original U.S. Philippine - American War Model 1892 Krag Rifle Bayonet and 2nd Pattern Scabbard - Dated 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good original U.S. Model 1892 Krag knife bayonet, manufactured at \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpringfield Armory\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and dated \u003cb\u003e1900\u003c\/b\u003e, accompanied by an all-steel Krag scabbard with swiveling belt attachment. The 1900 manufacture date places the bayonet squarely within the Philippine-American War era, when the Krag-Jørgensen was the principal U.S. Army service rifle, although no individual provenance presently establishes that this specific bayonet served in the Philippines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1892 bayonet was adopted for use with the U.S. Krag-Jørgensen rifle family and was based closely on the Swiss Model 1889 knife bayonet. The Krag itself represented an important step in U.S. small-arms development as the Army's first standard-issue repeating rifle, replacing the single-shot Springfield Trapdoor system. Production of the M1892 bayonet began at Springfield Armory in 1894 and continued into the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in very good condition, with the original bright finish oxidized to a gray\/brown coloration. The blade has been sharpened, and shows heavy use. The edge does show sharpening wear with a few small nicks present. The 1892 pattern ribbed grips are in fair condition with some dents and chips, and are held in place by ground flat domed rivets. The wood does show some heavy wear and open grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is marked \u003cb\u003e1900 \u003c\/b\u003eon one side, and \u003cb\u003eUS \u003c\/b\u003eon the other, and has a fully functional bayonet catch, though it is a bit stiff. Interestingly, there is a number stamped to the side of the pommel, \u003cb\u003e108\u003c\/b\u003e, likely a rack or soldier number. A very interesting period addition that we do not really see on these. The scabbard is in good condition, but it has been entirely repainted in black which is now wearing away in spots. There is no major damage to the scabbard, but the belt hook was painted as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example combines a desirable \u003cb\u003e1900 Springfield Armory date\u003c\/b\u003e, clearly visible \u003cb\u003eUS\u003c\/b\u003e marking, functional catch, unusual \u003cb\u003e108\u003c\/b\u003e pommel number, and surviving steel scabbard with swivel attachment. The sharpened and nicked blade, worn ribbed grips, oxidized bright finish, and black-repainted scabbard all document a long service and post-service history, making it a strong representative example of the bayonet issued with one of the defining U.S. military rifles of the Philippine-American War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 11 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge w\/ Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 16 1\/4“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 12 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45788009431109,"sku":"ONJR25MYRA057","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25MYRA057.jpg?v=1789765492","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-philippine-american-war-model-1892-krag-rifle-bayonet-and-2nd-pattern-scabbard-dated-1918","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}