{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-m4-bayonet-by-utica-cutlery-for-the-m1-carbine-with-factory-variant-wooden-handle-m8-scabbard-by-b-m-co-1","title":"Original U.S. WWII M4 Bayonet by Utica Cutlery for the M1 Carbine with Factory Variant Wooden Handle \u0026 M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original U.S. WWII \u003cstrong\u003eM4 bayonet for the M1 Carbine\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eUtica Cutlery Co\u003c\/strong\u003e. and paired with an original\u003cstrong\u003e M8 scabbard by B.M. Co\u003c\/strong\u003e. Of particular interest, the bayonet retains an unusual coarse-checkered wooden grip in place of the more commonly encountered stacked-leather handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet is clearly marked U.S. M4 \/ UTICA on the guard, identifying manufacture by Utica Cutlery Co. The blade remains in good overall condition, though the edge shows finish loss from period sharpening. The crossguard, grip, and pommel remain tight to the blade with no looseness noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has a \u003cstrong\u003ecoarsely-checkered wooden grip \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich we have found was fitted to M4 bayonets whose leather grips had deteriorated. The style is similar on all of these type, and this one has a great darkened patina. This is only the second example we have seen with these grips, both examples being by Utica, so it is possible this was a Utica factory variant, but we have no solid information regarding when or where they were put on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pommel is held on by the correct peened over tang, which proves this is definitely a WWII example, and not a later reissue. There are some other stamps on the pommel as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a nice WWII issue OD green thermoplastic impregnated cotton fabric scabbard marked\u003cstrong\u003e U.S. M8 \/ B.M. CO., \u003c\/strong\u003ealso offered in very good condition. There is some wear to the scabbard, but it still has almost all of the original green paint. The throat has some minor surface oxidation, as shown. The canvas is in good condition, and the snap still functions, but there is oxidation staining from the rivets and heavy overall wear. The OD Green #7 color and lack of a bottom reinforcement indicates late WWII manufacture. The scabbard was manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co., a division of Victory Plastics. There is a retained leather leg-tie-down thong inserted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003eUtica M4 manufacture, original peened tang, unusual coarse-checkered wooden grip, period-sharpened blade, B.M. Co. M8 scabbard, OD No. 7 finish, and retained leather leg tie\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this a particularly interesting variation of the standard WWII M1 Carbine bayonet setup. The wooden grip is the standout feature and offers an excellent opportunity for further study into wartime or post-production replacement practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 6 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Spear Point Bayonet\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 11 5\/8”\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 2 5\/8”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 7 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46087370702917,"sku":"ONJROCPC011","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/AE428891-7163-4D99-83B2-16C159E68CE5.jpg?v=1792609627","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-m4-bayonet-by-utica-cutlery-for-the-m1-carbine-with-factory-variant-wooden-handle-m8-scabbard-by-b-m-co-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}