American U.S. M1 Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 270. Bayonet

This is an M1 bayonet that has been cut down from a ‘M1905/M1942’ bayonet. This occurred from August 1942 when it was decided that the ‘M1905 & M1924’ bayonets were too long, especially for jungle fighting. The difference between a converted ‘M1 and a newly made one is that on a converted bayonet the fullers run through to the tip as in this example. The blade is marked ‘U.C.’ (Utica Cutlery, New York) over ‘U.S.’ a flaming grenade and 1943. This example is a late production ‘M1942’ as Utica Cutlery were still making them in 1942/43 even after the new bladed shorter ‘M1’ bayonets were put into production. Its newly made ‘M7’ scabbard of olive green plastic and top mount with U.S. within flaming grenade. See ‘An Illustrated History of Bayonets’ by Martin J. Brayley pages 230 to 242. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 270.