Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. These are something that we have only ever had very few of. It is a very good condition U.S. M1892 bayonet dated 1898, made for the Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag-Jørgensen rifles, some of which were still in use during WWI. It is fitted with its original all steel scabbard with a swivel belt loop on the back. These are very rarely seen on today's market, especially with the scabbard included and fully intact.
The "Krag" was the U.S. Army's first repeating rifle, and the M1892 bayonet was based on the Swiss M1889 bayonet, made for use on the 7.5 mm. M1889 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull bolt-action rifle.
This example is in very good condition, with the bright finish faded on the hilt to an oxidized. The blade is still mostly bright, with some dried grease stains, and has been sharpened, but it looks like it was done at arsenal. There are still factory grind marks on the ricasso. The 1892 pattern "smooth" grips are in good condition, with some dents and chips, and a chunk missing from the bottom of the right scale. They are held in place by the correct "ground smooth" rivets, which after 1899 were left domed. The wood does show some wear and open grain with light staining, but still has a great color. The blade is marked 1898 on one side, and US on the other, and has a fully functional bayonet catch.
The scabbard is in good condition, with a worn blued finish, with some rust peppering overall. It still has a fully functional swivel and belt clip, though the tensioning washer is worn, so it swings freely. The scabbard body does have some denting near the chape, and does have some bending as well, however not enough to interfere with sheathing the blade.
Straight out of an old collection, ready to display or add to your Springfield Krag rifle!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 11 3/4"
Blade Style: Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 16 1/4“
Crossguard: 3 1/4”
Scabbard Length: 12 1/2"
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