Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet by Springfield Armory with M1910 Scabbard - dated 1911 Breda M-37 and supporting units

and supporting units

to commemorate its service with the French Army during the German spring offensive

though it is loose due to cracks in the butt stock

but this is the first time we have found one with 8 groove rifling and offered it for sale

"Recruitment and TrainingHobby immediately began organizing the WAAC recruiting drive and training centers

Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet by Springfield Armory with M1910 Scabbard - dated 1911 Breda M-37 and supporting unitsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a true Excellent Condition 16 WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by Springfield Armory, complete with an original M1910 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 the blued 16 inch blade, blued handle and cross guard, and wooden grip scales. The M1905 was originally designed with a bright steel