US M1905 Bayonet, Blade Marked RIA 1918

Original period manufacture. US M1905 bayonet, the classic service bayonet of the AEF 1917-1918. Blue steel finished to the RIA 1918 marked blade, serial number 337699. Matching blue finish to the guard and pommel, with a nice pair of rough-hewn walnut grips with a gloss to the surfaces. The lock button works as it should. Nice quality replica canvas covered scabbard.