Originally Posted by
cwbuff
Who did the work to refurbish WW1 M1905 bayonets into M1942 configuration (i.e., parkerized, plastic grips, M3 scabbard). How many were done?
All 1905 bayonets were recalled to be parkerized in 1917. I presume RIA and SA did the work. I also presume plastic grips were added for replacements as needed during WW2. No need to replace serviceable Wood grips till they were damaged.
Phillip McGregor (OFC)
"I am neither a fire arms nor a ballistics expert, but I was a combat infantry officer in the Great War, and I absolutely know that the bullet from an infantry rifle has to be able to shoot through things." General Douglas MacArthur