{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-m1917-enfield-rifle-trench-gun-bayonet-by-remington-with-vietnam-war-scabbard-by-victory-plastics-dated-1917","title":"Original U.S. WWI M1917 Enfield Rifle \u0026 Trench Gun Bayonet by Remington with Vietnam War Scabbard by Victory Plastics - Dated 1917","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a very good original U.S. WWI \u003cstrong\u003eModel 1917 Enfield rifle and trench shotgun bayonet,\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured by\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Remington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and dated \u003cstrong\u003e1917\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with a later Vietnam War-era scabbard manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eVictory Plastics\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bayonet retains its original 17-inch blade, wooden grips with the distinctive double grooves, and clearly identifiable Remington manufacturer's and U.S. military inspection markings. Although originally manufactured for the U.S. Model 1917 Enfield rifle, the M1917 bayonet continued in military service for decades and was subsequently employed with American combat shotguns, including those used during the Vietnam War. This example exhibits considerable surface scratching and handling wear, although the blade remains in good condition without evidence of post-arsenal sharpening. The combination of a \u003cstrong\u003e1917-dated Remington bayonet \u003c\/strong\u003eand later \u003cstrong\u003eVictory Plastics M1917 scabbard \u003c\/strong\u003ereflects the exceptionally long service life of this American military pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very good original U.S. WWI Model 1917 bayonet manufactured by Remington and dated 1917, reissued during the Vietnam War for use by shotgunners equipped with a shotgun that had an M1917 bayonet adapter. Many new examples were manufactured but many old stock examples were brought back into service and issued with new scabbards, like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bayonet is in good condition with heavy scratching and wear, and is marked on the blade ricasso with date \u003cstrong\u003e1917\u003c\/strong\u003e over the \u003cstrong\u003eRemington\u003c\/strong\u003e logo. The reverse ricasso is marked with the ordnance \u003cstrong\u003e\"Flaming Bomb\"\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.,\u003c\/strong\u003e next to an \u003cstrong\u003eEagle\u003c\/strong\u003e proof mark over \u003cstrong\u003e17\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blade is good, was not sharpened after arsenal, but there is some oxidation spotting as shown. The wood grips are in great order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vietnam War era scabbard is marked on the steel throat\u003cstrong\u003e U.S.-M1917 \/ V.P. CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e for manufacture by Victory Plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Model 1917 bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a particularly interesting example of American military equipment that remained useful across multiple generations of service. Originally developed for the M1917 Enfield rifle during WWI, the pattern continued to serve with military shotguns through WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. This example retains its original \u003cstrong\u003e1917 Remington\u003c\/strong\u003e manufacturer's markings, U.S. ordnance and inspection stamps, and distinctive double-grooved wooden grips, together with a later\u003cstrong\u003e Victory Plastics\u003c\/strong\u003e scabbard marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.-M1917 \/ V.P. CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e Although the blade exhibits surface scratching, oxidation spotting, and general handling wear, it remains in good condition without evidence of post-arsenal sharpening. The pairing of an original WWI bayonet with a later military scabbard illustrates the continued service and adaptation of the M1917 pattern, making this an interesting addition to a collection of American military edged weapons or U.S. combat shotgun equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 17\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge w\/ Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 21 3\/4“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 1\/8”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 17 5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46351386902597,"sku":"ONSV26NLP199","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/5D392A50-0187-4647-A5D1-8681C7E2E57F.jpg?v=1794257107","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-m1917-enfield-rifle-trench-gun-bayonet-by-remington-with-vietnam-war-scabbard-by-victory-plastics-dated-1917","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}