Original U.S. Pre-WWI Extremely Scarce Experimental 1903 Springfield Rod Bayonet - First Model of the 1903 Springfield Rifle Lanchester SMG probably to cover a small

probably to cover a small chip on the corner by the hammer

with all brass mounts

This is the most extraordinary WWII personalized collection we've ever encountered

and the receiver and barrel breech are marked with serial number 32161 on the left hand side

with a 5" x 1" base pin for securing to the ship's rail

Original U.S. Pre-WWI Extremely Scarce Experimental 1903 Springfield Rod Bayonet - First Model of the 1903 Springfield Rifle Lanchester SMG probably to cover a smallOriginal Item. Only One Available. There were many variations of what would become the 1903 Springfield. Once the overall design was chosen, a spike type bayonet with storage in the forend of the stock was added to the design. This new design was accepted, type classified and officially adopted as the United States Rifle, Caliber . 30, Model 1903 and entered production in 1903. The M1903 became commonly known among its users as the "aught three" in