WWII US M1 GARAND BAYONET ~ AFH W/ORIGINAL 10" BLADE & DETROIT GASKET SCABBARD

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WWII US M1 GARAND BAYONET
~ AFH 10 INCH BLADE W/DETROIT GASKET SCABBARD ~
ESTATE ITEM
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To my bidders: For years I have done business on eBay using the name: gpstorageco*. The items I will be selling from this point on are being sold from my estate and from the estates of friends and relatives.
This WWII US M1 Garand  Bayonet belonged to a friend of mine who recently passed away. He set aside vintage military items over the years. This blade was on a utility belt displayed with a mid-war M1 Garand Rifle.
This particular bayonet was manufactured by American Fork & Hoe and is the original 10 inch blade version (see photos). Showing average use/wear the blade appears lightly sharpened long ago and still has a relatively sharp edge now. Some of the original finish remains but it has thinned overall (see photos). Ricasso has makers name (AFH), US and the ordnance mark (see photos). Pommel & crossguard have browned overall (see photos). Grips are the black plastic type, are clean/excellent & remain solid/intact (see photos). Spring loaded release button is present above the crossguard and works properly. Crossguard is tight and doesn't wobble.
The Detroit Gasket made scabbard is complete/intact and solid overall - no edge cracks. Detroit Gasket scabbards were made of a brown composite material to which the US military's OD paint has a hard time adhering. While most of the original paint remains to the body there are areas of wear/loss (see photos). Top fitting has arsenal flaming bomb with the "lazy S" below and has mostly browned overall (see photos).
Really an honest Vet bayonet in clean condition overall. Great opportunity for the authentic re-enactor, to add to a bayonet collection or to display with your M1 rifle. These Detroit Gasket scabbards are seldom seen especially on 10 inch blade bayonets.
Please check my other listings for other items from the same collection.
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