Authentic American M1905 E1 bayonet, resulting from the official shortening of the long M1905 bayonets intended to equip the famous M1 Garand rifle during World War II.
Starting in 1943, the US Army decided to shorten the 16-inch M1905 bayonets to create a more maneuverable weapon.
The modified examples received the designation M1905 E1, before the new designation M1 Bayonet was officially adopted. These shortened bayonets accompanied American soldiers on the European and Pacific theaters of operations.
- Model: M1905 E1.
- Period: World War II.
- Assigned weapon: M1 Garand rifle.
- Total length: 36.5 cm.
- Blade length: 25 cm.
- Standard black plastic grips.
Locking button missing.
The M1905 E1 bayonets represent the transition between the long M1905 bayonets and the M1 Bayonet. They were used by American forces on all fronts from 1943 and remain essential pieces today for collectors of US World War II equipment.
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