Original U.S. Spanish - American War Model 1892 Krag Rifle Bayonet and 1st Pattern Scabbard - Dated 1898

Item DescriptionOriginal Item: Only One Available.This is a Spanish-American War dated U.S. M1892 bayonet, made for the Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag-Jørgensen rifles, some of which were still in use during WWI. It is fitted with its original all steel scabbard with a swivel belt loop on the back. These are very rarely seen on today's market, especially with the scabbard included and fully intact.The 'Krag' was the U.S. Army's first repeating rifle, and the M1892 bayonet was based on the Swiss M1889 bayonet, made for use on the 7.5 mm. M1889 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull bolt-action rifle.This example is in good condition, with the original bright finish oxidized to an untouched gray coloration. Blade shows signs of sharpening, and of honest use, most likely in a tropical environment. The 1892 pattern 'smooth' grips are in good condition with just a few dents and chips, and are held in place by domed rivets. The wood does show some wear and open grain.The blade is marked 1898 on one side, andUSon the other, and has a fully functional bayonet catch. The scabbard is in very good condition, without a blued finish, and a fully functional swivel. The scabbard body is straight, with minor surface rust. This is the first pattern of the belt loop, much more difficult to find than the removable hook variant which saw use on the first M1905 bayonets.This is an excellent example for being 125 years Old! Comes ready for display.Specifications:Blade Length: 11 3/4'Blade Style: Single Edge w/ FullerOverall length: 16 1/4'Crossguard: 3 1/4'Scabbard Length: 12 1/2'Shipping RestrictionsThis product is available for international shipping.Payment OptionsEligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal & Sezzle