Original U.S. Pre - WWI Reissue M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet Marked S.A. with WWII M3 Scabbard - Dated 1909 Receiver Top Cover it was again "re-instituted" and

it was again "re-instituted" and awarded to those who took part in the fortification of the western borders

As we got above the runway

with some areas that have wear through the leather

with a dyed red "Sun" in the middle and rays going out to the edge of the flag

a perfect source for further research

Original U.S. Pre - WWI Reissue M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet Marked S.A. with WWII M3 Scabbard - Dated 1909 Receiver Top Cover it was again "re-instituted" andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Condition 16 WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by the Springfield Armory, complete with an original M3 Scabbard, indicating possible WWII reissue. It is dated 1909, being made during the pre WWI period for the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is still in the original issued configuration, with the 16 inch blued blade, blued handle and cross guard, and wooden grip scales. The M1905 was originally