WWI scabbards used for M1917 Bayonets

[1903Collector]

For US service the early style with hooks or later style with hooks would be used. Using the British frog makes no sense as the US cartridge belt is too wide for its use.

I seem to recall a bunch of M1917 and P1913 surcharge bayonets for sale in the early 2000s in P07 scabbards, likely imported from Commonwealth countries. I have seen more than a few M1917 scabbards with added frogs (leather or canvas) where the hooks were retained or removed.


So, now the counter question - what makes you ask?

I bought a 1917 Eddystone that came with a Kerr sling and M1917 bayo in a P07 scabbard and canvas frog. The rifle was in GREAT shape! The bayo authentic and the price was VERY good!
However, the KERR sling was the shorter type for the 1903 Springfield and my Remington M1917 has an M1917 bayo with the early U.S. leather and hook type scabbard. I wanted to verify that the scabbard and frog that came with the rifle was not an alternative USGI issue before I spent the money for the "correct" WWI U.S. scabbard.