This is a great example of the rare and hard-to-find U.S. M1917 Enfield Bayonet, in very good to excellent condition.
Early-war example that's worthy of any collection! Bayonets by Winchester are hard to find, and therefore more desirable. Winchester delivered about one-quarter the amount of U.S. M1917 Enfield Bayonets when compared to Remington. Winchester delivered about 395,894, whereas Remington delivered about 1,565,644.
The M1917 bayonet was originally designed to be used with the US M1917 Enfield .30 caliber rifle, as well as with the U.S. trench shotguns. The blade is 17 inches long. The M1917 Enfield was the U.S. version of the British P-14 rifle, and the bayonets used are identical, down to the double groove in the grips, used to differentiate them from the P-1907 for the SMLE rifle.
This bayonet is in very good condition and is marked on the blade ricasso with the date 1917 over the W in a circle manufacturer’s mark, for Winchester. The reverse ricasso is marked with Ordnance Shell and Flame over U.S., the eagle head over what appears to be P-21 for the inspector (
'X' proof mark. The blade is in good condition. The grips are walnut.
The clearing hole is present across the end of the stud slot. This was added in U.S. production to allow dirt or debris to be removed from the end of the slot.
The scabbard is the 2nd pattern US M1917 Leather Scabbard and is also in very good to excellent condition. The ferrule and throat are original and in very good condition. The belt hook is attached and is in excellent condition. The "GF inside an oval identifies the maker of the metal scabbard mounts, the General Fireproofing Co. of Youngstown, Ohio
