A- METAL BLADE/WOODEN HANDLE/"1917 REMMINGTON"/"S 1"/FITTINGS FOR GUN ATTACHMENT
B-SHEATH FOR A/LEATHER WITH METAL FITTINGS/"H.G.R.T. 5"/ON LEATHER
Collection
WORLD WAR I
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Bayonet
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Edged Weapons
Nomenclature Class
Armaments
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Dimensions
Dimension Notes
A- 3" X 21.875"
B-1.25 X 17.5
Maintenance
Maintenance History
Date
Jan 18, 2018
Research Notes
Notes
This is likely a Model 1917 sword-style bayonet. Copied from the British Pattern 1913, they were designed to be attached to the M1917 Enfield rifle. Millions of them were produced by Winchester and Remington (as in this case) between 1917 and 1918. Bayonets accounted for less than 1% of battlefield casualties during World War I, but they were useful as a psychological weapon and as a camp tool. This specific model became the longest serving bayonet in U.S. history, and would go on to be used in four different wars.
