Original U.S. WWII Theater Made M1 Garand Bayonet Fighting Knife With Leather Scabbard Holsters & Cases It was adapted from the

It was adapted from the British Pattern 1958

so this part was likely swapped out during the upgrade

Blue trousers with red strap in fine shape

The top of the grip retains the original skull crusher spike

The sling was a necessity for the cavalryman

Original U.S. WWII Theater Made M1 Garand Bayonet Fighting Knife With Leather Scabbard Holsters & Cases It was adapted from theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a theater made M1905 1942 M1 Garand bayonet with scabbard! In 1943, the U. S. Army made the decision to shorten the M1905 bayonet's blade to 10 inches (25. 4 cm) and as many of the M1905 and M1942 bayonets were recalled, their blades were cut down to size, and were reissued. These shortened M1905 bayonets were re designated as M1905E1. The shortening of this blade continued, the soldier