Dec 19, 2024 · A bit of sorta-related information: During WWI, the US M-1917 Enfield rifle (which this bayonet fits) was carried/used by far more US troops than the M-1903 Springfield rifle.

Feb 20, 2025 · Yes, the bayonet did fit onto the M-1 carbine. The bayonet lugs were fitted prior to D-Day. The M3 fighting knife was generally limited to "specialist" units. I stand self-corrected. My father …

Oct 18, 2008 · This is an M5 Bayonet, also made by Imperial. Note, there are both M5's and M5A1's (or M5-1's depending on the manufacturer) as well as reproduction M5A1's (MILPAR COL marked), so …

Sep 25, 2008 · The blue is "rough" due to the final polishing stage being discontinued as being unnecessary and actually beneficial for a combat bayonet as it is less reflective. My son just returned …

Feb 18, 2026 · I have been wondering why, during WW2, the M4-M7 series bayonets were based on the M3 knife. At the same time the Mk2 knife was also manufactured in great numbers. It seems like …

Oct 7, 2017 · If someone was going to try and collect the complete "M-series", does this look correct? M1 - bayonet for the M1 Garand, 10" M2 - paratrooper switchblade knife M3 - fighting/trench knife …

Jul 13, 2010 · Here is additional information on U.S. M1 bayonet makers. It's a 2006 post from Gary that I saved for reference. I hope this additional information helps. Happy 4th & a question Posted By: …

Apr 15, 2021 · I decided to present this thread to give information and insight into the RAREST, Shortest-Lived, Officially Sanctioned Bayonet in Marine Corps History. This information was obtained …

Jan 26, 2021 · The bayonets used during this conflict were the M1 bayonet and the M4 bayonet, both left over from WWII. The same goes for the knives. Post Korean war: US M5 bayonet which fits the …

Mar 30, 2014 · BEAUTIFUL NOS M1905 RIA 1906 bayonet with matching RIA 1906 scabbard By jbassmaster18, March 30, 2014 in EDGED WEAPONS