Original U.S. WWII Theater Made M1 Garand Bayonet Fighting Knife With Cutdown M7 Scabbard

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a theater made M1905/1942 M1 Garand bayonet with scabbard! In 1943, the U.S. Army made the decision to shorten the M1905 bayonet's blade to 10 inches (25.4 cm) and as many of the M1905 and M1942 bayonets were recalled, their blades were cut down to size, and were reissued. These shortened M1905 bayonets were re-designated as M1905E1. The shortening of this blade continued, the soldier who was equipped with this bayonet wanted to be able to use this weapon as a regular fighting knife and shortened the blade, yet again, but now to 7 inches in length!

The blade ricasso has no markings, likely having been scrubbed. The blade is in great shape with a nice edge, and was reshaped when the blade was repurposed. The blade shows some use in the field. The grip scales are also in very nice condition and a good amount of the original factory ribbed texture remains.

The scabbard was definitely cut down to match the length of the blade, and the shell appears to have been replaced with a metal one. It appears very crude.

This is a unique fighting knife in desirable condition. Comes ready for display!

Dimensions:
Blade Length: 7”
Blade Style: Single Edged With Fuller
Overall Length: 11 5/8”
Crossguard: 2¼”
Scabbard Length: 8⅛”