This rifle and bayonet was given to me a few years ago by my Father in Law before he passed away. Seems I was the only one who showed an interest in it. If I'm right, according to the serial number, this rifle was produced in 1908 and went thru a rebuild after WW1 at the Benecia Arsenal. It has the BA WL mark on the left side of the stock. It also has an Avis barrel dated 1-19. The leaf sight has the 2850 yard notch at the top.
The bayonet was produced at Springfield Armory and has a serial number on it. It's dated 1919 and has wood handles. The scabbard appears to be a Model 1917 that was produced during WW2. Interesting "low serial number" rifle.
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