Manufactured in 1906, this bayonet is configured for use with a Maxim Silencer, which was seen in limited numbers on American-issued 1903 rifles during the First World War. The chief modification is the deletion of the conventional muzzle ring from the guard in place of a dovetail block sized for a slot on the underside of the silencer. Overall length is 20 1/2 inches, with a 16 inch straight single fuller blade, marked "US/67138" on the right ricasso and "S A/(bomb)/1906" on the left. The grip is ribbed hardwood, with a blued hilt. With an edge-stitched brown leather sheath, with a metal belt swivel and "R.I.A./1908/T.C." stamped on the back. Provenance: The George Moller Collection