DESIRABLE WINCHESTER M1917 BAYONET.

DESIRABLE WINCHESTER M1917 BAYONET. Winchester made bayonet for the US M1917 Rifle with its first variant, first type scabbard. The bayonet blade shows a gray patinawith blued finish on the lower ricasso. The obverse blade has an ordnance bomb, with inspection and proof marks. The reverse bears the 1917 pattern date over the Winchester "W". The wood grips exhibit distinct grooves with a few dings. The pommel and guard, like the lower ricasso, show blued finish with patina. The scabbard is the early US use of the British style, though with the body painted olive drab. Scabbard body is marked "JEWELL-1918". The metal throat and tip show a pleasing patina retaining all brass staples. Throat is marked "M.S." and drag is marked "MSL". Scabbard is sturdy. CONDITION: Good. Item Dimensions: L: 23"Name Value Blade Length 17" Overall Length 21 - 3/4", Item Dimensions:, Name, Value, Blade Length, 17", Overall Length, 21 - 3/4"

Estimate:£150.71

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