Very good condition and guaranteed original WWI US Model 1917 bayonet, used on the P17 Enfield rifle and the various trench shotguns with bayonet adaptors. Marked W in circle on the left side of the blade ricasso for production by Winchester, and dated 1917. Right side of blade has U. Flaming bomb, X, and eagle head proof marks. Blade has correct original metal finish of blue at the base and remaining bright with some gray.
Blue shows some wear and a little pitting on the left side. Remaining metal finish is largely brown. Fitted in correct original leather scabbard that has steel throat and tip and brass belt hook. Leather is soft and supple with nice original green finish and shows some normal wear. Stitching and staples are nice and tight.
Leather has nice inspector initials marking. Model 1917 bayonet that will make a fine addition to your collection. The item "WWI US MODEL 1917 P17 ENFIELD BAYO-WINCHESTER-TRENCH GUN-ORIGINAL" is in sale since Saturday, December 24, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons".The seller is "sreisel" and is located in Copenhagen, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.