1897 Dated Krag Bayonet & Model 1899 Belt Attachment

This is a Krag bayonet stamped US on the obverse of the ricasso and dated 1897 on the reverse.  This example measures 16 1/4 inches overall with an 11 5/8 inch, unsharpened, fullered blade in excellent armory bright condition with scattered light sheath marks and light scattered oxidation on the guard. The crossguard and pommel show light use and almost no marks.  The wood grips are in excellent condition with very light use marks for this example has been arsenal overhauled during or after 1899, as evidenced by the rough grips held by domed rivets. It comes in a model 1899 scabbard with the wire belt attachment with limited rotation that is in very good condition with light surface oxidation.   An overall near excellent example of an 1897 Krag bayonet.