{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-m1-garand-10-inch-cut-down-bayonet-by-union-fork-hoe-with-m7-scabbard-dated-1945","title":"Original U.S. WWII M1 Garand 10 Inch Cut Down Bayonet by Union, Fork \u0026 Hoe with M7 Scabbard - Dated 1943","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original U.S. WWII \u003cstrong\u003eM1905E1 10-inch cut-down bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e for the M1 Garand rifle, manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eUnion Fork \u0026amp; Hoe \u003c\/strong\u003eand dated \u003cstrong\u003e1943\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its correct WWII \u003cstrong\u003eM7 scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eM1905E1.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in fantastic shape, with just a bit of wear and oxidation from age and storage. The blade ricasso is marked with maker \u003cstrong\u003eU.F.H\u003c\/strong\u003e. above \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e around the \u003cstrong\u003eOrdnance \"flaming bomb\" \u003c\/strong\u003eover \u003cstrong\u003e1943\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original M7 scabbard is marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e on the parkerized steel throat over the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Flaming Bomb\",\u003c\/strong\u003e and is in good condition. The \u003cstrong\u003eB N\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003eU.F.H. maker marking, 1943 date, original M1905E1 cut-down configuration, surviving phosphate finish, period sharpening, and correctly marked B N M7 scabbard \u003c\/strong\u003emakes 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 9 5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged with Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 14 1\/8“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 11 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45997198180421,"sku":"ONJR26SERB012","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26SERB012__01.jpg?v=1791909346","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-m1-garand-10-inch-cut-down-bayonet-by-union-fork-hoe-with-m7-scabbard-dated-1945","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}