rare dates on RIA and SA bayonets

[Bayonetman]

In Gary Cunningham's book, "American Military Bayonets of the 20th Century, two different models of 1906 scabbard used aluminum. In what Cunningham describes as the scabbard, Model of 1905, 2nd type, he says ". . . .an aluminum insert covers the wood in the aperture." He goes on to describe a "3rd type - experimental" in which he says ". . . .the wood body was replaced with one of drawn aluminum."

Is yours complete with the leather cover?

Bill

I have more information and photos on Bayonet Points 43 - http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayo_points_43.htm

[cnw1329]

I have an S A 1914. #585123

[devildog]

ID scabbard?

Got an09 SA bayonet in the 367xxx range and an 05 canvas scabbard....I can find no markings on it to ID maker and am reluctant to field strip the canvas off it...Is it marked somehow? I am unable to figger out how to send photos and hope someone here can help.
Thanks.

Semper Fi devildog

[Bayonet]

Got an09 SA bayonet in the 367xxx range and an 05 canvas scabbard....I can find no markings on it to ID maker and am reluctant to field strip the canvas off it...Is it marked somehow? I am unable to figger out how to send photos and hope someone here can help.
Thanks.

Semper Fi devildog

The canvas scabbard is the Model 1910. Most were made by Rock Island and were marked R.I.A. and the date on the leather tip. If there is much wear to the tip, the markings may be obscured.

For more information, see: http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayo_points_43.htm

[devildog]

Thanks Bayonet...

Thanks for the help, Bayonet...

No markings or anything stamped on the leather tip and no drain grommet on tip. So I don't think it's a 1940 replacement scabbard. Could ya give me a ballpark figure on what it is worth? The condition is very good on both bayonet and scabbard. Thanks.

Semper Fi ! devildog