PRE WWI US M1905 BAYO-RIA 1906-NO SERIAL NUMBER-W/ SCABBARD-ORIGINAL-VERY SCARCE For Sale

Very good condition and guaranteed original pre WWI US M1905bayonet that is marked R.I.A. for Rock Island Arsenal and dated 1906, the firstyear of production, along with a flaming bomb proof. Opposite side of blade ismarked US, but does not have a serial number. This lack of a number was anerror in RIA 1906 production. Blade has original bright metal finish with alittle scattered brown and gray, edge has a few small nicks. Remaining metalfinish is brown and gray. Wood grips have original finish and a good tight fitwith a few chips. Lock button functions fine. Fitted in original WWI canvascovered scabbard that has leather tip. Scabbard shows light wear and staining, nodamage. Stitching is nice and tight, cover has a somewhat loose fit as iscommon. A very scarce RIA 1906 bayonet that will make a fine addition to yourcollection.