rare dates on RIA and SA bayonets

[dryheat]

The weird part is,if you look at the picture I posted you sure can make a case for the number being stamped OVER the UFH marking. I sure looks that way to me but that doesn't seem to make sense.

[sdkrag]

5MF-
I have Springfield dated 1916, serial number 633747. RIA 1918, serial number 422133.

[dave]

I have a un-dated RIA with what I believe is an alum scabbard. It is stamped RIA 1906 E.E.B. The throat part that can be seen is a dull gray and is metal. Unfortunitly the hanger is broke off. Bayo is excellent and original finish.

[Bill D]

I have a un-dated RIA with what I believe is an alum scabbard. It is stamped RIA 1906 E.E.B. The throat part that can be seen is a dull gray and is metal. Unfortunitly the hanger is broke off. Bayo is excellent and original finish.

In Gary Cunningham's book, "American Military Bayonets of the 20th Century, two different models of 1906 scabbard used aluminum. In what Cunningham describes as the scabbard, Model of 1905, 2nd type, he says ". . . .an aluminum insert covers the wood in the aperture." He goes on to describe a "3rd type - experimental" in which he says ". . . .the wood body was replaced with one of drawn aluminum."

Is yours complete with the leather cover?

Bill

[UBNext]

I have an RIA 1906 with no serial in a RIA (HEK)1907 scabbord. Any one know anything about these or interested in it? I will try and post pics later. In great shape very little rust, I think maybe release is missing.

[Bayonetman]

In Gary Cunningham's book, "American Military Bayonets of the 20th Century, two different models of 1906 scabbard used aluminum. In what Cunningham describes as the scabbard, Model of 1905, 2nd type, he says ". . . .an aluminum insert covers the wood in the aperture." He goes on to describe a "3rd type - experimental" in which he says ". . . .the wood body was replaced with one of drawn aluminum."

Is yours complete with the leather cover?

Bill

I have more information and photos on Bayonet Points 43 - http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayo_points_43.htm