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US Krag 1900 "Bowie" Bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
US Krag 1900  Bowie  Bayonet
Very rare piece, According to Paul Kiesling’s Bayonet’s of the World, a total of 2,800 of these combination bayonet / entrenching tools were produced at Springfield Armory in 1900, with 1,500 sent to the Philippines and 500 sent to Cuba for field testing. Most other sources place production at only 2,000 units – all manufactured in 1900. The blade is marked "1900" one side, and "US" on the other. There is some mottling of the metal, and small scratching on the wood. The metal scabbard is also included, dark patina, with some mottling and pitting. The knife is approx 13-1/2" overall with 9" blade. The scabbard is approx 10" long, 15" long with belt loop and swivel.