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US Knive & Bayonets
Last Updated: August 20, 2008
We will NOT ship knives or bayonets outside of the United States!
Due to the fact that these items are classified as "weapons"
by many countries,
we are not willing to deal with the headaches of
various customs regulations.
Notes on the Reproduction M1905 and M1 Bayonets
These are very good reproductions. However, the bayonet collector forums have already began caterwauling about their imperfections. Here they are, up front, in detail. As far as reproduction bayonets go, these are the best I've seen. They are NOT the Indian made doo-doo offered in Shotgun News. If these shortcomings inhibit your full time warp experience, get an original. They are only $175-$500.
1. The parkerizing is black, instead of gray. I spoke to the manufacturer and they tried to get gray done, but it was not feasible. If you want to remove the grips and take it to a gunsmith and spend $100 having it stripped and re-parkerized, go for it.
2. If you hold the rig by the scabbard and shake it, it rattles about twice as much as an original.
3. Some of the bayonets are a tight fit on the rifles. Use a rubber or wooden mallet to tap it on and off a few times and it will loosen up. No, we will not go through them all to pick you the easiest fitting one.
Tip: If you're fixing bayonets and running around at a re-enactment, you will probably get your ass kicked.
We DO NOT have any bayonets for M-1 Carbines. Original M-4 Bayonets for the carbine are are not terribly expensive which makes the cost of manufacturing a reproduction prohibitive. Also, most Carbines issued in WWII did not have the T4 bayonet lug added to them yet. Until late in the War, the M3 knife was issued to troops carrying carbines.
M1905 Bayonet
New, high quality reproduction of the M1905 bayonet with M3 scabbard for M-1 Garand and Springfield Rifles. This is a copy of the WWII production M1905 Bayonets- which differ from those produced in WWI by having plastic grips and different markings. Although used throughout the War, the shorter M-1 (or cut down M1905) bayonets began to replace these in late 1942. The bayonets could be worn on the belt or fastened to the side of the Haversack or 782 pack. (Issued to both Army and Marines.)
$95.00
Will not fit M-1 Carbines!
M-1 Bayonet
Reproduction of the WWII M-1 bayonet and M3A1 Scabbard issued to US soldiers and Marines from early 1943 until the end of the War. These were introduced to replace the unwieldy 16" M-1905 and M-1942 models. They differ only in having a shorter 10" blade. The bayonets could be worn on the belt or fastened to the side of the Haversack or 782 pack.
$75.00
Will not fit M-1 Carbines!
M-3 Knife w/ Scabbard
Reproduction M-3 fighting knife issued to US troops throughout WWII. These were approved for issue to any troops armed with M-1 Carbines as they were originally designed without a bayonet. Despite the stereotype, these were carried by any and all troops who could get their hands on one, not just Paratroopers armed with carbines.
With the new M6 scabbards, these are now top notch. The knife is made in Italy and is excellent. The blade is study and sharp and it compares well with my originals. Marked "US M3 1943".
We now have the "original" quality M6 Scabbards instead of the Pakistani made red-brown things. These are made from vegetable tanned leather in natural color. The hardware and markings are dead-on. Although they are very light colored when new, they will darken down quickly with oil and dirt. With a bit of use, these will appear to be quite "original".
M3 Knife w/Scabbard: $100.00
M3 Knife only: $70.00
M6 Scabbard only: $60.00
Strap, Utility
New made utility straps. Used to wear the M3 knife on your leg.(about 24'' long). (Sometimes called "Airborne Leg Straps or some similar jargon). But this is what paratroopers use to secure their fighting knife to their leg.
$10.00
