Question 1

Is the word CHINA in a place it would be hard to spot or is it obviious and just out there?

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The word China is right on the blade by the handle on the ones that I have seen from China. They can also have U.S. on the blade by the handle or on the handle itself.

Question 2

Does this come unsharpened and chrome?

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No it is not chromed. It is not sharp, has an edge, but bayonets  were not made with a sharp cutting edge. GI sharpened them but they were made to tear as much as cut.  Chrome were ceremonial  .

Question 3

Did Marines carry this into Peleliu? (1944-45)

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This model bayonet was difinitely used in that conflict in one of it various forms.  This bayonet started out its career with a 16-inch blade, atop the M1903/M1903A3 Springfield rifle, which served our GI's in WWI and into WWII.  Most serviceable 16-inch blades were cut down to the 10-inch length and reissued in WWII. However,  the 16-inch version was still used in the Marine Corps at that time. The version that is represented in this Chinese-made reproduction represents the 10-inch bayonet not cut down from the earlier 16-inch version. The bayonet was used on both the M1 Garand and the venerable M1903/M1903A3 Springfield rifles.  The Marine Corps used both the Garand and Springfield rifles in the Peleliu conflict. In fact though, most Marines had never laid their hands on an M1 Garand rifle. For many Marines, they had first experience with the Garand rifle when they picked it up from a dead Marine or Army soldier on the battlefield in the Pacific campaigns of WWII. However, the bayonet was there through it all.

Question 4

Is it possible to purchase only the  shealth. I have the knife. Thanks-Steve. .

Accepted Answer

Hello Steve ... well the question is how much do you want to pay...you can find it on Ebay and also Amazon.   Imagine that.  but an original could be pretty pricey but there are plenty out there  Hope that answers your question

ASIN	B004SBK4GM
Best Sellers Rank	#355,481 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,166 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives
Brand Name	SZCO
Color	green
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (986)
Date First Available	March 16, 2011
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Handle Material	Foam sword
Included Components	Hard Case Sheath
Item Dimensions LxWxH	15.75 x 1 x 3.5 inches
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	17.44 x 4.8 x 2.13 inches
Item Weight	1.25 Pounds
Manufacturer	SZCO Supplies, Inc.
Material	Stainless Steel
Model Name	M1 Bayonet Knife
Model Year	2012
Package Weight	0.8 Kilograms
Part Number	210933
Size	15.75"
Sport Type	Hunting
Style	Modern
Warranty Description	No Warranty

SZCO Hunting Knife 15.75 Inch - Camping Knife with ABS Handle & Blood Groove Stainless Steel Blade - Outdoor Knife for Hiking, Camping & Outdoor Uses

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