Original U.S. WWII M1 Garand 10 Inch Cut Down Bayonet by Union, Fork & Hoe with M7 Scabbard - Dated 1943
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original U.S. WWII M1905E1 10-inch cut-down bayonet for the M1 Garand rifle, manufactured by Union Fork & Hoe and dated 1943, complete with its correct WWII M7 scabbard. During 1943, the U.S. Army adopted a shorter 10-inch bayonet blade for the M1 Garand, leading to large numbers of existing M1905 and wartime M1942-pattern bayonets being shortened and reissued as the M1905E1.
This example retains the characteristic cut-down blade profile, with the original fuller extending essentially to the newly formed point, distinguishing it from the purpose-made M1 bayonet, which was manufactured from the outset with a 10-inch blade. The blade on this example measures approximately 9 ⅝ inches long, with an overall length of approximately 14 ⅛ inches and a 3 ½-inch crossguard.
These shorter bayonets functioned well in the European theater, where in the rare bayonet-actions of the time they were matched up against the 9 3⁄4 inch long blade of the German S84/98 III bayonet fitted on the Karabiner 98k rifle. However, in the Pacific theater, the Japanese used the much longer, 15.75 inches (40.0 cm), bladed Type 30 sword bayonet on the already very long Arisaka rifle, which caused many American troops to retain the longer, unmodified M1905 bayonet.
This example is in fantastic shape, with just a bit of wear and oxidation from age and storage. The blade ricasso is marked with maker U.F.H. above U.S. around the Ordnance "flaming bomb" over 1943, the year it was cut down. The phosphate finish on the blade of this example is worn but still partially retained, and there is sharpening along the edge which has worn away the finish.
The original M7 scabbard is marked U.S. on the parkerized steel throat over the "Flaming Bomb", and is in good condition. The B N marking on the underside of the metal throat lip indicates manufacture by Beckwith Manufacturing, who produced a variety of thermoplastic impregnated cotton fabric scabbards during the war. The N is for New England Pressed Steel, who made the steel throats under contract with Beckwith. The scabbard is in good condition.
The combination of the U.F.H. maker marking, 1943 date, original M1905E1 cut-down configuration, surviving phosphate finish, period sharpening, and correctly marked B N M7 scabbard makes this a strong representative example of the shortened bayonets issued for the M1 Garand during WWII. The visible service wear reflects genuine use while leaving the principal markings and construction features clear and well preserved.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 9 5/8"
Blade Style: Single Edged with Fuller
Overall length: 14 1/8“
Crossguard: 3 1/2”
Scabbard Length: 11 1/4"
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