25 - Remington M1917 Steel and Wood Bayonet with Leather Scabbard and Frog

Remington M1917 Steel and Wood Bayonet with Leather Scabbard and Frog Remington M1917 bayonet for use with the M1917 Enfield rifle. The edged weapon features a 17-inch steel blade with a deep fuller and a modified point. The hilt is constructed with a steel crossguard incorporating a muzzle ring, a two-piece grooved wood grip secured by two bolts, and a steel pommel with a functional attachment slot and push-button release. The bayonet is accompanied by a black leather scabbard with a steel throat and chape, fitted with a brown leather frog. The ricasso is marked 1917 vertically next to a circular Remington stamp. The reverse ricasso is marked U.S. below a flaming onion ordnance symbol, a small eagle head inspection mark, and the number 26. The leather frog is marked W. GERBER WORBEN 68 on the reverse. 22" L x 1" W, 17" blade. 11D CONDITION: The blade displays surface wear, heavy scratching, and significant oxidation and discoloration throughout. The blade point is blunted and appears to have been reshaped. Steel hilt components show surface oxidation and a dark patina. The wooden grips exhibit handling wear, dings, surface grime, and natural age darkening. The scabbard leather is dry with surface cracking and scuffing to the black finish. The leather frog shows heavy wear with significant surface loss to the finished side, particularly around the belt loop where some stitching is loose. Metal hardware on the scabbard displays light oxidation. 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.