Description
The 4th ESB arrived in New Guinea on 18 May 1944
I wished by that time I could have been on the Texas
and the barrel tang appears to have a crown marking however the breech of the barrel has no visible proofs
it was perfect
Left side of helmet fitted with brass hackle mount currently holding a later red and green feather hackle
Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16" Rifle Bayonet by Rock Island Arsenal with M1910 Scabbard - dated 1906 U.S. Grenades The 4th ESB arrived inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a true Very good Condition 16 WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by Rock Island Arsenal, complete with an original M1910 Scabbard. It is dated 1906, being made during the pre WWI period for the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is still in the original issued configuration, with a 16 inch blade, blued handle and cross guard, and wooden grip scales. The M1905 was originally designed with a bright steel blade, but