The P1913 bayonet was officially introduced into British service on the 21st June 1916 and was made under contract in the USA by Remington and Winchester. By the end of WW1, Remington had produced 1,243,000 of the P1913 bayonets.
When the Americans began production of their P1917 bayonet, stocks of the British P1913 (which is essentially the same bayonet) were diverted for use in the American war effort. The bayonets were issued to US troops with the newly designed Jewell 1917 Mk1 pattern scabbard. This example has the scarce Jewell 1917 Mk 1 scabbard.
The 430mm blade has a deep single fuller on both sides and a rounded spine. The blade has a matt finish and its factory edge with no additional attempts at sharpening. The blade is in very good condition.
The ricasso retains its original blueing and is stamped with the pattern date of 1913, the production date of ‘9’17 (September, 1917) and Remington maker’s mark. The obverse ricasso bears the flaming grenade and an eagle head inspection stamp over the “US” government ownership stamp.
The cross guard and pommel retain their original blueing. The wooden grip scales are in excellent condition with a great patina. The press-stud locking mechanism works perfectly.
The bayonet is complete with its original first pattern, Jewell 1917 dated green leather scabbard with integral belt hanger. The scabbard is in excellent condition and retains its original green finish. The locket and chape retain their original finish with minor wear. The leather is firm and undamaged and the stitching is intact and strong.
The leather belt hanger is stamped with the G&K logo and the date 1917.
This American issued P1913 WW 1 bayonet is in very good condition. The early production Mk 1 Jewell scabbard makes it a rare example of a common Great War bayonet.
