This is a Remington made Model 1917 bayonet as fitted to the US Model 1917 rifle (often mistakenly called the P17) and the Enfield P14. These bayonets were re-issued in WW2 to be used with the P14 and M17 rifles that armed the Home Guard units. This particular bayonet is in very good condition, with excellent edge and point, but the blade has an unusual wrought finish to it, that look like corrosion, but isn't, as the edge is very clean. Mistakenly marked 1918 on the ricasso, Remington stamped some of their Model 1917 bayonets with 1918 as the year changed, when in fact this was the pattern not a date! making these 'wrong' ones quite collectable. The other side showing the 'flaming bomb' and eagle's head motifs and US, and an acceptance date of 25. Good grips with minor marks and nice patina to crossguard and pommel. The scabbard is equally good with original black finish to the leather, and most of original blacking to chape and throat. The frog is in sound complete condition, not maker marked or dated, though there is a numeral 4 stamped on the back under a broadarrow. A nail hole in the back of the frog!! but not visible from front. A very unusual bayonet.