Original U.S. Spanish American War Model 1892 Krag Rifle Bayonet and First Pattern Scabbard - Dated 1896

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very scarce piece. It is a Pre WWI, Spanish-American War dated U.S. M1892 bayonet, made for the Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag-Jørgensen rifles, some of which were still in use during WWI. It is fitted with its original all steel first pattern scabbard with a swivel belt loop on the back. These are very rarely seen on today's market, especially with the scabbard included and fully intact. Examples dated as early as this one would have actually seen use in combat during the war.

The "Krag" was the U.S. Army's first repeating rifle, and the M1892 bayonet was based on the Swiss M1889 bayonet, made for use on the 7.5 mm. M1889 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull bolt-action rifle.

This example is in very good condition, with some heavy staining and cleaned oxidation across the blade.. Blade shows signs of sharpening, and of honest use, most likely in a tropical environment. The 1892 pattern grips are in good condition with just a few dents and chips, and are held in place by domed rivets. The wood does show some wear and open grain.

The blade is marked 1896 on one side, and US on the other, and has a fully functional bayonet catch. The scabbard is in very good condition, with a blued finish, and a fully functional swivel, the first pattern. The swivel is still tight and swings well. The scabbard body is straight with some surface rust.

This is an excellent example for being 130 years old! Comes ready for display.

Specifications:
Blade Length: 11 3/4"
Blade Style: Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 16 1/4“
Crossguard: 3 1/4”
Scabbard Length: 12 1/2"