Lend Lease bayonets?

[GerryRA]

Early in WWII, we sent thousands of new production M1 rifles and Remington M1903 rifles Lend Lease to England. I’m wondering what bayonets were sent with them. Had production of the M1905 by WWII contractors started yet?

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[Rick the Librarian]

I've seen records that M1905 bayonets and M1923 slings were sent with the British M1903s. No details beyond that that I am aware.

[Fred G.]

I've seen two long bladed 1905 bayonets with New Zealand markings on the handles.

[GerryRA]

Thanks for the responses. Were the NZ bayonets arsenal or contract made?

[Fred G.]

Both were WWI era. One was a Rock Island and one was a Springfield. They had NZ in the wood grips.