Bayonets

WW1 1st Pattern US Army Issue, Canadian Ross 1907 Patent, Bayonet and Leather Scabbard With Integral Frog. Sn 9781

This is a nice 1st Pattern WW1 Canadian Ross Bayonet for the Ross Rifle, complete with it's Scabbard and Frog. These bayonets were issued to American troops during WW1. The bayonet measures 15 inches overall and has a nice 10 1/2 inch blade which has only minor staining. It has the correct sprung pommel button and spring ring inside the small muzzle ring. The bayonet's wood slab grips are in excellent undamaged condition stamped with the U.S. Frankford Arsenal 'ignited grenade' mark and U.S. Army 'U.S.' mark. One side of the pommel bears the manufacturer's patent details ' Ross Rifle Co. Quebec, Patented 1907' the reverse is stamped '08' with inspection marks and '9-10' ( Sept 1910 date). The bayonet is complete with it's leather scabbard which has an integeral leather frog with a large single belt loop. The rear of the scabbard is date stamped '1909' together with War Dept arrow and inspection mark. The front of the scabbard is stamped with a crisp U.S Army 'U.S.' mark. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 9781

£375