Is this an original US bayonet?

[christek]

Hello all,

Out of my comfort zone here - Is everything ok with this bayonet for sale? I know there are repro's of these.
Thanks

Kind regards,
Chris

Sorry for the small pics - here are some better ones!

[Walkwolf]

Unfortunately the pics are too small to be seen, but from the
link it does look like a good one. Someone has engraved
their Social Security number in the grip area, if this
does not bother you.

It could be that the blade has been coated or painted,
but the pics are very dark.........

[reneblacky]

Tuff call from these pics but I can add that the soldiers engraving is not a WW2 service no. I believe SSN (Social Security Number) came about in 1969, here a real and fake

[christek]

Thanks a lot for the speedy replies gentlemen!

I have added some larger pics.

Thanks

Regards
Chris

[reneblacky]

Looks good going by the grip material wear but still a tuff call

[Logictox]

Tuff call from these pics but I can add that the soldiers engraving is not a WW2 service no. I believe SSN (Social Security Number) came about in 1969, here a real and fake

Bingo on the SS number versus service number.

[gunnerjohn]

looks to me like it maybe a late war issue,perhaps even just after the war

[reneblacky]

Hello all,

Out of my comfort zone here - Is everything ok with this bayonet for sale? I know there are repro's of these. Collectable WW11 M1 Garand Bayonet | eBay

Thanks

Kind regards,
Chris

Sorry for the small pics - here are some better ones!

Remove the ebay link If I where you to reduce competition

[reneblacky]

Nice one Mate I'm kinda after one but it's a low priority for me so no competition from me

[Walkwolf]

Another for comparison