UNISSUED Original Retro Vietnam M1917 Bayonet & Scabbard

Description

This auction is for an ORIGINAL “NEW IN THE WRAP” M1917 Trench Shotgun Bayonet and Scabbard. If you are into PERFECTION, this is the M1917 bayonet & scabbard for you, as it would be IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND A NICER ONE. This Vietnam era M1917 bayonet was made by the General Cutlery Company of Fremont, Ohio.  A holdover from the First World War after the M1917 rifle was discontinued after WWII, this bayonet remained in service as the standard bayonet for Military shotguns.  During active involvement in the Vietnam War, contracts were given to two companies, General Cutlery of Fremont, Ohio and Canadian Arsenals Limited in Long Branch, Canada.  The crossguards were attached with pins and the grips fitted with checkered black grips as opposed to the walnut grips that were used on earlier bayonets.  This guard is marked “GEN CUT” for General Cutlery along with a “Defense Acceptance Stamp” and has a composite scabbard similar to the ones used late in the Second World War.
There is NO RESERVE on this auction, so someone WILL be taking it home!!! Since a bayonet is considered a “weapon”, it is for sale only in the USA. This item is guaranteed to be Original WWII military production.  Feel free to look at my feedback ratings, I have been selling on eBay for 19 years with this same user name, and I abide by all of eBay's rules and regulations. The ONLY form of payment that I accept, due to eBay's rules, are PayPal payments. I strive to accurately describe my auctions, and take high quality photos so you will have no surprises.  If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, please let me know. Remember, a feedback rating of ANYTHING less than perfect, is considered a NEGATIVE by eBay.
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