A solid and honest U.S. Model 1917 bayonet manufactured by Remington in 1917, later re-inspected in 1921, retaining its correct scabbard and mounted in a British 1942 dated leather frog. A very good example, featuring an interesting and uncommon British-applied belt loop variation.

Blade

The 17-inch blade remains in very good condition, showing light age-related wear, but presenting extremely well overall. The edge has been evenly sharpened with a consistent profile and appears to be period service sharpening rather than later aggressive grinding. The tip is clean and intact. The ricasso retains its original blued finish. Markings are clear and correct: 1917 date with circular Remington maker’s mark to one side; flaming bomb ordnance stamp with U.S. property mark to the other; small “21” re-inspection stamp denoting 1921 arsenal inspection; and a faint but visible “X” bend test stamp.

Hilt & Grips

The walnut grips are in very good condition with no cracks or damage, showing only minor honest wear. They retain the correct twin grooves and original screw bolts. The steel fittings show expected service wear but remain solid. The rifle retaining button functions correctly and the pommel shows its oiling hole.

Scabbard

The bayonet is housed in its correct U.S. pattern scabbard finished in olive drab paint, retaining approximately 97% of its original finish. The metal throat and lower fitting are undamaged with light surface oxidation to the lower mount. Both fittings are marked “MS.” Rear stitching remains tight and intact. The reverse shows lightly scratched initials “WCB,” likely the owners initials; these are shallow and you only see them up close. The bayonet fits the scabbard correctly and securely.

Frog

Mounted to the scabbard is a British leather frog stamped CWS and dated 2/42, indicating manufacture by the Co-operative Wholesale Society in 1942. This represents a later wartime pairing rather than original WWI issue, but is entirely plausible as a service combination. The leather remains supple with clear markings and strong stitching.

Overall

An honest, correctly marked U.S. Model 1917 bayonet by Remington, dated 1917, re-inspected in 1921, complete with scabbard and an interesting WWII British leather frog. Not presented as a factory-original set, the British frog likely represents later service-life use, suggesting the bayonet may have seen continued issue during WWII. A great example with clear markings and good condition throughout.

Historical Note

The U.S. Model 1917 bayonet was adopted alongside the Model 1917 rifle during the First World War, with over two million produced by Remington, Winchester and Eddystone. Many remained in stores after WWI, were re-inspected in the interwar years, and saw further use during the Second World War.

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