The first bayonet for the Model 1903 was the rod bayonet which was somewhat similar to the late trapdoor (1888) 45-70 rifle rod bayonet. It was soon replace by the Model 1905 blade bayonet.


My photo shows an original rod bayonet and Model 1905 bayonet
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