Original U.S. Philippine - American War Model 1892 Krag Rifle Bayonet and 2nd Pattern Scabbard - Dated 1899

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a Pre WWI, Philippine-American War dated U.S. M1892 bayonet, made for the Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag-Jørgensen rifles, some of which were still in use during WWI. It is fitted with its original all steel scabbard with a swivel belt loop on the back. These are very rarely seen on today's market, especially with the scabbard included and fully intact. The "Krag" was the U.S. Army's first repeating rifle, and the M1892 bayonet was based on the Swiss M1889 bayonet, made for use on the 7.5 mm. M1889 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull bolt-action rifle. This example is in good condition, with the original bright finish oxidized to a gray coloration. Blade shows signs of light and period sharpening (grinder marks), and of honest use, most likely in a tropical environment. The 1892 pattern "smooth" grips are in good condition with just a few dents and chips, and are held in place by flat rivets. The wood does show some wear and open grain. One side is ca