WW1 or WW2 Boot Knife ID?

[tony75]

Hello
What are your thoughts on this bayonet boot knife?
No markings anywhere.
6 inch blade.
I was thinking Italian bayonet?
WW1/WW2 ?
Thank you
Tony

[MilitariaOne]

Greetings,

It is a modified American Krag Bayonet. See subject's line for nomenclature. As this bayonet pre-dates WWI, it could have been modified/carried in WWI and/or WWII. That said, most of these cut down/privately converted US Krag Bayonets were soldier done/made during WWI. During both wars, these bayonets were still available in large stocks/surplus and even though they happen to fit the M-1903 Springfield Rifle, they were no longer a front line issued item.

Best,

V/r Lance

[tony75]

Hello Lance
Thank you for the help and information
The Krag bayo never crossed my mind
Thanks again
Tony

[Anderson]

Good call Lance, that photo of the underside of the hilt confirms it.