{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-p1913-enfield-rifle-trench-gun-bayonet-by-remington-with-m1917-scabbard-dated-1919","title":"Original U.S. WWI P1913 Enfield Rifle \u0026 Trench Gun Bayonet by Remington with M1917 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. This example appears to actually be a P1913 which is dated 1917. There is no difference between a 1913 and a 1917 apart from the markings and the oil hole in the pommel on a full production 1917. It comes complete with its original issue leather scabbard, which is also in very good condition. Bayonets by Remington 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 the model, \u003cstrong\u003e1913\u003c\/strong\u003e, over the date of manufacture, \u003cstrong\u003e9 17\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 1917\u003c\/strong\u003e, over the \u003cstrong\u003eRemington \u003c\/strong\u003elogo. The reverse ricasso is marked with various crossed out British proof marks and U.S.. These early P1913s were used extensively alongside the M1917, and are often interchanged. The blade is good, with some scattered oxidation and discoloration as shown, and was sharpened at arsenal once or twice. The edge does not have any nicks or damage. The handle finish is in fair shape, and the wood of the grip is a bit worn. The hilt shows some moderate oxidation.\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.\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\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. The 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","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45328566812741,"sku":"ONSV26JOS092","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26JOS092__01.jpg?v=1783689104","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-p1913-enfield-rifle-trench-gun-bayonet-by-remington-with-m1917-scabbard-dated-1919","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}