Beschreibung:

9" clip-point bowie style blade, 13.625" overall length. Obverse ricasso marked US, reverse ricasso marked 1900. Walnut grip scales. According to Paul Kiesling’s Bayonet’s of the World, a total of 2,800 of these combination bayonet / entrenching tools for the Krag rifle were produced at Springfield Armory in 1900, with 1,500 sent to the Philippines and 500 sent to Cuba for field testing. Most other sources place production at only 2,000 units. The bayonet was a continuation in of the US Ordnance Department’s long-standing desire to combine multiple field implements into a single multi-use tool. As most saw service in very harsh, tropical conditions they are rather scarce, particularly in fine or better condition. Includes correct pattern, original blued metal scabbard. A very nice example of a scarce Spanish American War era bayonet and an interesting piece of history from the high point of American "Imperialist" policies. Condition: Fine. Blade with some arsenal bright polish, but dulling and showing scattered freckles of minor oxidation, discoloration and some very light pinpricking. Hilt with slightly more oxidation, walnut scales with light wear, bumps and dings. Latching mechanism original and functional. Scabbard fine as well with some original bright blue finish, with fading and loss. Shows some brown patina and discoloration as well as some surface oxidation and light pinpricking. Some scuffs and scrapes, but free of any major dings or mars. Hanger fully functional.