Description

Model 1905 bayonet manufactured by RIA in 1906, the first year of manufacture, no serial number. Only 75,000 RIA bayonets were made in the first year and they began serializing them the year after. This blade looks like it was blued but has had most of its bluing worn off. The blade is overall in good shape but does show some wear and is sharpened with a sharpening mark evident. G.A.S marking on the ricasso, meaning unknown. M3 scabbard