{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-m1917-enfield-rifle-trench-gun-bayonet-by-winchester-with-scabbard-dated-1920","title":"Original U.S. WWI M1917 Enfield Rifle \u0026 Trench Gun Bayonet by Winchester with Scabbard - Dated 1917","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal items: Only One Available. This is a great example of the rare and hard to find U.S. M1917 Enfield bayonet, in good condition. It comes complete with its original issue leather scabbard, which is also in very good condition. Bayonets by Winchester are particularly hard to find, and therefore more desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M1917 bayonet was originally designed to be used with the US M1917 Enfield .30 caliber rifle, as well as with the seven different U.S. trench shotguns. The blade is 17 inches (43.18 cm) long. The M1917 Enfield was the U.S. Version of the British P-14 rifle, and the bayonets used are identical, down to the double groove in the grips, used to differentiate the bayonets from the P-1907 for the SMLE rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bayonet is in good condition, and is marked on the blade ricasso with date \u003cstrong\u003e1917 \u003c\/strong\u003eover the \u003cstrong\u003eW \u003c\/strong\u003ein a circle manufacturer's mark, for \u003cstrong\u003eWinchester\u003c\/strong\u003e. The reverse ricasso is marked with the ordnance \"\u003cstrong\u003eFlaming Bomb\u003c\/strong\u003e\" over \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e, next to an \u003cstrong\u003eEagle \u003c\/strong\u003eproof mark. The blade is good, with some discoloration as shown, and was sharpened at arsenal once or twice. The edge does not have any nicks or damage, and the ricasso still has the original bluing. The handle finish has been worn almost bright from cleaning, and the wood of the grip is missing a small chunk on one side. The grip scales are excellent, with a great color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard is in lovely shape overall. The fittings are still the correct blued steel now oxidized, with an OD green finished leather body. It does have wear from service, but it presents beautifully. There is an inspector’s stamp, \u003cstrong\u003eG.F.\u003c\/strong\u003e stamps on the metal pieces of the scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great chance to pick up a rare bayonet with its original scabbard. Ready to display!\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: 18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore on the M1917 Bayonet\u003cbr\u003eThe M1917 bayonet was used first during World War I by American soldiers on the Western Front. A sword bayonet design, the M1917 bayonet design was based on the British P1907 bayonet, which incorporated a long 17-inch blade. While designed primarily for the M1917 rifle the bayonet was fitted for use on all the \"trench\" shotguns at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M1917 was used frequently during the several different Banana Wars.\u003cbr\u003eThe U.S. continued to use the Word War I-made M1917 bayonets during World War II because of large stockpiles left over. The new Trench Guns being procured and issued were still designed to use the old M1917 bayonet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet was again called on during the Korean War for issue with the various Trench guns still in service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44000089669701,"sku":"ONSV24HFS011","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24HFS011__01.jpg?v=1763398792","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-m1917-enfield-rifle-trench-gun-bayonet-by-winchester-with-scabbard-dated-1920","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}