SOLD - WW1 M1905 16in Rifle Bayonet - RIA (012725-2 - AB)

Description

1/27/25 - This is an original WW1 production M1905 rifle bayonet made in 1918. Ideally for a M1903 rifle, but would also fit on a M1 Garand rifle. This example has a 16inch "uncut" blade (they were often cut down for use during WW2). The blade has a nice edge with no signs of sharpening. It does have some surface patina, dark discoloration, and finish loss throughout. There is some of the original blued finish still intact however. The base of the blade is RIA maker stamped with a flaming bomb and 1918 date. The metal cross guard and pommel have dark patina with some oxidation. The wooden grips are in great shape. Comes with an original canvas wrapped, rawhide scabbard with some honest surface wear and some fraying. The bottom leather section does have a hole in the toe where the rawhide scabbard is sticking through. This leather section is marked with a makers mark of "Brauer Bros 1918".