Original U.S. WWII M4 Bayonet for the M1 Carbine by IMPERIAL with M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co Martini-Henry Rifles the ejector actuator and spring

the ejector actuator and spring that opens the barrel and holds the barrel catch closed were left out

This is most likely not the first set of regimental markings on this rifle

The steel base is 27 inches x 11

This also explains the great condition that the wood is in

Original U.S. WWII M4 Bayonet for the M1 Carbine by IMPERIAL with M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co Martini-Henry Rifles the ejector actuator and springOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice genuine WWII U. S. Army M4 Carbine bayonet fighting knife, with an original M8 scabbard. Nicely marked U. S. M4 IMPERIAL on the blade side of hand guard for the desirable maker, Imperial Knife Co. of Rhode Island. To the left of this is the U. S. Ordnance "Flaming Bomb". The blade is in good condition, showing light wear and sharpening, with much of the original finish still intact. There are no