Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16" Parade Bayonet marked SA with M1906 Type II Scabbard - dated 1911 Receivers Following a brief upkeep period

Following a brief upkeep period in Japan

Compasses by this maker are very scarce and this is a very fine example that is in perfect working order with a strong hinge and a functional transit lock

A small air hole opening in the nose is covered by a piece of tape (to protect the filler against moisture)

it did not reach service until the North African Campaign in April 1942

At the end of the delay period

Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16" Parade Bayonet marked SA with M1906 Type II Scabbard - dated 1911 Receivers Following a brief upkeep periodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a true very good Condition 16 WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by Springfield Armory, complete with an original M1906 Leather Covered Scabbard. It is dated 1911, being made during the pre WWI period for the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is still in the original issued configuration, with a steel 16 inch blade, and wooden grip scales. However, at some point it was converted for "parade" use, and was entirely