Oneida Limited Cut Down M1905 1942

[christek]

I believe this was cut down from its original 16 inch length during WWII by UFH. Knife or chisel point cut. As I understand, it is one of the rarer manufactures of this bayonet, second only to Wilde Tool.
Can anyone assist me with the 'P 22'? marking on the sheath?

[MilitariaOne]

Greetings Chris,

It is actually "VP," which stands for Victory Plastics. The number "22" on the M7 Bayonet Scabbard is a molding number for internal company quality control checks. Google "Victory Plastics" and you will find various militaria forums threads discussing some of what that company made during WWII (including scabbards for British Spike Bayonets). I believe your M1 Bayonet was Greek used (based on the serial number's location), but yours are in 180 degree orientation to what I have viewed before as being Greek used. Same drill, Google "Greek M1 Bayonet" and you will see what I mean.

Cheers,

Lance