Original U.S. WWI M1905 SA Bayonet Dated 1918 Converted to Personalized Named Fighting Knife Helmets similar to the Czech ZB

similar to the Czech ZB 26 and 30

Jack Brinson

The lock is marked WILKINSON

These pins fitted into a small groove cut in the top of each barrel-end and made it easy to see if the gun was loaded

Not all soldiers would normally be issued them

Original U.S. WWI M1905 SA Bayonet Dated 1918 Converted to Personalized Named Fighting Knife Helmets similar to the Czech ZBOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a unique example of a Model 1905 bayonet designed for use with the Springfield 1903 rifle. The bayonet is dated in 1918 by Springfield Arsenal serial numbered 971016 (correct for production in 1918). However, it was personalized into a really lethal fighting knife. The bayonet has been filled. The blade has been sharpened and contoured and measures just over 10". The blood gutter groove is engraved: TOM REESE 5477