Lot 537
Three military rifle bayonets, 1907 British, U.S. M5A1 and Mauser contract
Sold
$210
Timed Auction
Gunrunner Auction January 2025, 501-560
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Description
Three military rifle bayonets.  British 1907, made by Wilkinson in very good condition, 17" blade, 21 1/2" overall, excellent polished blade with blued base, marked "1907 Wilkinson 18" on one side and has British proofs on the other side, very nice fittings, wood grips and good leather scabbard that shows age to the leather.  U.S. M5A1 with 6 1/2" excellent blade, 11 1/2" overall length, maker marked Imperial on the underside of the guard, very good finish on the fittings, very good black checkered grips, M8A1 scabbard, PWH code is in great shape with green canvas hanger.  German Mauser contract bayonet with 12" blade marked "Alex Coppel, Solingen" that's in good shape with some rust and age, 17" overall, good metal fittings and wood grips, brass and leather is very good, likely a So. American contract.