Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet by R.I.A. with Updated 1st Pattern 1907-Dated M1906 Scabbard by R.I.A. - Dated 1911 Helmets This city in the Rhineland

This city in the Rhineland is very old

On the opposing side of the hinge is the series marking DIALYT and the power is also marked with the numbers 10x50

The rifle is clearly dated C 1872 on the nocks form

but the insignia is unmistakable and displays beautifully

There are no patent markings

Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet by R.I.A. with Updated 1st Pattern 1907-Dated M1906 Scabbard by R.I.A. - Dated 1911 Helmets This city in the RhinelandOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a true, service worn Condition 16 WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet made by Rock Island Arsenal, complete with an original M1906 Leather Covered Scabbard. It is dated 1911, being made during the pre WWI period for the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is still in the original issued configuration, with a steel 16 inch blade, blued handle and cross guard, and wooden grip scales. Upon U. S. entry into WWI in 1917,