Mark II Ross Rifle Bayonet/Fighting Knife

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The Mk II bayonets went with the Ross Model 1910 rifle, this is the rifle that went overseas with the First Division and had all the controversy about the rifles jamming in the mud. The Ross Mk I and Mk II bayonets when manufactured were identical except for the cross guard, both their blades had the knife profile. In October of 1915, the blades on the Mk II's were grounded to a point to increase their penetration ability, only a very few of the Mk II bayonets missed this conversion. A Mark II knife/bayonet. The wooden grip is held in place by a pair of screws. Pommel is marked "Ross Rifle Co., Quebec. Patented 1907". The brown leather scabbard is also marked". The crossguard on this has been modified so this could be a fighting knife. Nice example.