Lot 1267:
WWII US M1905/42 Bayonet by Utica Cutlery (U.C.) Dated 1943 with Scabbard
Sold for: $250
Description
A World War II U.S. Model 1905/42 bayonet manufactured by Utica Cutlery Company (U.C.) and dated 1943, complete with its accompanying scabbard. The bayonet features a darkened steel blade with a fuller, a ribbed dark composite or hard rubber grip, a steel crossguard with a muzzle ring, and a steel pommel with a working catch mechanism. Markings on the blade’s ricasso include a flaming bomb ordnance symbol, “U.S.”, “U.C.”, and the date “1943”. The accompanying scabbard has an olive drab composite body and a metal throat, also stamped with a flaming bomb ordnance symbol above “U.S.” in a circle.
Condition report:
The item is in fair to good used condition, showing significant wear, finish loss, surface scratches, and some minor pitting on metal components, indicative of its age and military service.
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