WW2 Utica Cutlery 10″ blade M1 bayonet (not a cut-down) original MK7 scabbard; rare UNUSED

Description WW2 Utica M1 bayonet, 10″ blade (NOT a cut-down) in scarce unused condition, original M7 composition scabbard included. Rare UNUSED condition. Original WW2 era manufacture M1 bayonet for the M1 Garand rifle manufactured by Utica Cutlery in Utica, NY (UC on ricasso) in rare unused condition. This is the 10-inch M1 specimen, not a cut-down “M1942” version of the 16-inch blade M1905 bayonet. This is a superb quality manufacture bayonet with clean and crisp lines and about 99% of the original bluing remaining. This bayonet is stamped U.C. / “flaming bomb” / US on ricasso on one side; the handle is stamped with the letter H on the spine. Muzzle ring is intact; black plastic handle grips are in excellent condition with no nicks, dings, or cracks. No typical contact marks on the pommel.  Bayonet release mechanism is nice and tight and 100% functional. The bayonet is about 14-1/2″ / 37 cm overall; the blade is about 9-7/8″ / 25.3 cm long; original factory edge with no nicks or dings on the spine, the tip is a bit rounded. Original M7 composition scabbard is in very good condition with just some minor rust on the steel throat (cleanable). The throat is stamped USN MK1; underside plate is marked B2/9N. Overall, this rare unused WW2 Utica M1 bayonet and its original M7 composition scabbard are in excellent condition; this type is scarce this nice. This original WW2 Utica M1 bayonet has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, 100% original condition; these are the actual photos. Garand clips are not included with the lot �� I have a few more American bayonets and fighting knives, as well as some scarce European WW2 and WW1 fighting knives, daggers, trench knives and bayonets available for sale – please take a look in the store’s Militaria section. For collectible knives and edged weapons Argocoins accepts payments via credit cards, personal checks drawn from US-based accounts, certified US-based bank checks, and money orders. Take a look at the Payments section within our Terms and Conditions for mailing instructions and additional details. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Follow me on Facebook @argoman400BC to keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. Domestic US shipping for this item is $19.95 via USPS Priority Mail. International shipping for this item will be $73 and up for most countries on our “ship-to” list.