Brian Keith Posted March 18, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 18, 2017 This is a flea market pick up. At first, I thought it was a repo it was so nice. It came in a M-1917 Scabbard that is in pretty good shape. I understand that they were sometimes issued in the M-1917, but it just doesnt look right to me. I was happy to pay the $90 asking price. Looks to be very late production of 1918 according to the SN list in Cunninghams American Military Bayonets of the 20th Century. Thanks for looking. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted March 18, 2017 Thanks for looking. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1Garandy Posted March 18, 2017 Share #3 Posted March 18, 2017 I'd have bought that in a heartbeat as well. Nice grab, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted March 18, 2017 Share #4 Posted March 18, 2017 Nice find. I also recently found an SA 1918 blade in an M1917 scabbard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted March 18, 2017 Thanks for the comments! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted March 18, 2017 Share #6 Posted March 18, 2017 Nice one! Great find! Thanks for showing. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted March 19, 2017 Share #7 Posted March 19, 2017 Nice find, I believe the M1917 scabbard was authorized as substitute standard for the M1905 bayonet after 1921. RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted March 19, 2017 Share #8 Posted March 19, 2017 I found a 1907 RIA bayonet in a M1917 scabbard last year at an Antique Store in Florida for about the same price. I think they are fairly common but many folks prefer the canvas scabbard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted March 19, 2017 Share #9 Posted March 19, 2017 Yes, the M1917 was often seen as a substitute scabbard for the M1905 bayonet. Seen below is a good example of that from my archives. These are US soldiers in Northern Ireland in 1942. There are several M1917 scabbards in use for the 16 inch bayonets on the M1 rifles. Regards, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solcarlus Posted March 19, 2017 Share #10 Posted March 19, 2017 Bonjour Rusty. Nice find, I believe the M1917 scabbard was authorized as substitute standard for the M1905 bayonet after 1921. RC The use of this with the M1905 bayonet scabbard meet during WWI solcarlus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted March 19, 2017 Great photo Solcarlus, notice he has on his overseas stripes and a ribbon bar. I also like the trench boots with his regular shoes on his pack. I'm betting the photographer didn't have to ask twice to get the soldier to visit with the young lady while he made the photograph! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solcarlus Posted March 19, 2017 Share #12 Posted March 19, 2017 yes :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted March 20, 2017 Thanks or all the comments, Charlie, that is a great photo also, thanks for taking the time to post it. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambo35 Posted March 20, 2017 Share #14 Posted March 20, 2017 I recently [last week] bought a Remington 1917 in a M3 scabbard. I guess during WW2 the M3 and 1917 scabbards were issued with either bayonet. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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