{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-m1905-springfield-rifle-16-bayonet-by-s-a-with-m1910-scabbard-dated-1916","title":"Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield Rifle 16\" Bayonet by S.A. with M1910 Scabbard - dated 1916","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a true very good Condition 16” WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by Springfield Armory, complete with an M1910 Scabbard. It is dated 1916, being made during WWI for the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is still in the original issued configuration, with a 16 inch blade and wooden grip scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WWII-era M1 Garand was designed to take the same blade bayonet as the M1903 Springfield rifle, so at the beginning of WWII, many were issued with bayonets originally made for those rifles. Later in 1942 to keep up with wartime production, new orders for M1905 bayonets with plastic grips were sent out, which had plastic ribbed grips. These were also sometimes fitted to M1905 bayonets made previously that had damage to their wooden grips. This bayonet however still has its original wooden grips, though it may have been refinished with the U.S. entered WWI, when the bright blade specification was changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1943, the specification for bayonets was changed to have a 10 inch blade, and many M1905 bayonets were shortened to this length. This bayonet however is still in the original configuration, which is rare to find on the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade ricasso is marked with \u003cstrong\u003eSA\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Springfield Armory in Springfield Mass, the primary center for the manufacture of United States military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968. Below this is the Ordnance flaming bomb and date of manufacture 1916. The other side of the ricasso is marked with \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e above serial number \u003cstrong\u003e636196\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blade is in great shape with a nice edge, and in many places the original factory grinding marks can still be seen. The handle and cross guard are a nice aged steel, and the original wooden grip scales are in good condition, with almost all of the factory \"ribbed\" surface visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard included is an original WWI issue M1910 scabbard, which has a raw-hide clad wooden inner scabbard, with a steel and aluminum throat. The scabbard still has the canvas and leather \"sleeve\", which is so often missing. The retaining hooks are still intact, so the bayonet locks securely into the scabbard. The canvas and leather sleeve shows some light wear and staining, but is still one of the better original examples we have seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very good example of the 16” WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by Springfield Armory, complete with scabbard! Ready to display or fit on your Springfield 1903 Rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 16\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged with Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 20 1\/2“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 17\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39854760394821,"sku":"ONSV22SOS121","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22SOS121__02.jpg?v=1646477199","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-m1905-springfield-rifle-16-bayonet-by-s-a-with-m1910-scabbard-dated-1916","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}