Original U.S. WWI M-1912 Springfield Fencing Trainer Bayonet Metal Body German Edged Weapons In fact the basic contour

In fact the basic contour of the V-42 closely resembled that of the famous Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife

It is a lovely yataghan style sword bayonet with a 20" blade

The Regiment did not come under direct fire until "I" Company

the only one without engraving

There is also a small hole on one side of the Swas patch

Original U.S. WWI M-1912 Springfield Fencing Trainer Bayonet Metal Body German Edged Weapons In fact the basic contourOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are very rare and very hard to come by, in any condition. Initially introduced as the Model 1906, it featured a leather covered straight spring steel blade with a leather covered loop in the blade on the front. The rear has two muzzle rings which by using clamping screws to secure the practice bayonet to the front of the rifle. In 1912 it was determined that the bayonet worked better by turning the blade