Original U.S. WWII Unissued M1 Garand 10 inch Bayonet by American Fork & Hoe with M7 Scabbard in Original Packaging French Holsters likely made from water buffalo

likely made from water buffalo hide

this short carbine was intended for use by cavalry units

This matches the serial number stamped on the underside of the barrel

a feature that would not be duplicated by competing Winchesters for several more years

Made wings are marked

Original U.S. WWII Unissued M1 Garand 10 inch Bayonet by American Fork & Hoe with M7 Scabbard in Original Packaging French Holsters likely made from water buffaloOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent unissued condition U. S. M1 bayonet with a 10 inch blade for the M1 Garand Rifle, complete with the correct WWII Issue M7 scabbard. This bayonet is essentially the same as the earlier M1905 M1942 bayonet, but with a 10 inch blade instead of 16 inches. In 1943, the U. S. Army made the decision to shorten the M1905 bayonet's blade to 10 inches (25. 4 cm) and as many of the M1905 and M1942 bayonets