23 - American Fork and Hoe Steel M1905E1 Bayonet and M7 Scabbard

American Fork and Hoe Steel M1905E1 Bayonet and M7 Scabbard United States M1905E1 bayonet and accompanying M7 scabbard. This example is a modified version of the M1905 bayonet, originally manufactured in 1942 and subsequently cut down from its original 16-inch length to a 10-inch spear point blade. The blade features a fuller that extends to the tip. The hilt is constructed with black ribbed plastic grips secured by a single screw, a steel crossguard with a muzzle ring, and a bird's head pommel with a functional attachment mechanism. The blade ricasso is marked AFH above a circular flaming bomb ordnance mark, with U S separated by the flame, and the date 1942 below. The M7 scabbard is composed of olive drab green fiberglass with a steel throat and a wire belt hanger. Marked on the blade ricasso AFH. 16" L x 1" W. 10" blade. 11C CONDITION: The blade exhibits significant finish wear, surface scratches, and scattered oxidation and pitting throughout. The crossguard and pommel show a heavy patina with light surface rust. The black plastic grips are intact with surface abrasions and accumulated dirt in the ribbing. The fiberglass scabbard body shows minor scuffs and scratches to the olive drab finish, while the steel throat displays finish loss and surface oxidation. The wire hanger is slightly bent but remains functional. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.